Colombia has broken diplomatic relations with Iran, citing alleged links between the Islamic Republic’s government and international terrorist groups, human rights violations and concerns over Tehran’s nuclear programme. The decision was formally
Ukraine has emerged as the world’s largest importer of major arms in the period 2020–24, with its imports increasing nearly 100 times compared to 2015–19, according to new data from the Stockholm
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China’s ongoing “two sessions” have once again highlighted its steadfast commitment to working with all countries to uphold international equity and justice, and safeguard world peace and stability in a world of
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A proposed €150bn boost to the EU’s defence industry has reignited tensions between France and Germany, as the two nations clash over whether the funds should be restricted to European-made weaponry or
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North Korea has revealed for the first time a nuclear-powered submarine under construction, a development that experts warn could pose a significant security threat to both South Korea and the United States.
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If the US and Russia want a deal on Ukraine, Zelensky will need to cooperate. That is far from certain. The result could be that President Trump will not be able to
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Hakan Fidan, Turkey’s foreign minister and former intelligence chief, is emerging as a key architect of Ankara’s evolving global strategy. In a rare interview, Fidan revealed Turkey’s willingness to participate in a
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A South Korean fighter jet mistakenly dropped eight bombs on a civilian village during joint live-fire drills with the United States military, injuring at least 15 people and damaging several buildings, according
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by Our Correspondent in London Al Jazeera’s Head to Head is marketed as a show where tough questions are asked, and the powerful are held accountable. But in the case of Mehdi
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North Korea has reportedly received its first Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft—an IL-76—supplied by Russia, marking a significant upgrade to its military capabilities. The move underscores deepening defense ties between
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Russian political philosopher Alexander Dugin has drawn a controversial parallel between the United States and Russia, arguing that if Mexican nationalists behaved like Ukrainian nationalists, former U.S. President Donald Trump would have
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Hamas’ attack on Oct. 7, 2023, was not Israel’s first intelligence failure. In the 1973 Arab-Israeli war, Israel was surprised by Egypt and Syria’s two-front armored attack. It is the mission of
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Kim Yo-jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has warned that Pyongyang will escalate its nuclear threat in response to increased U.S. military activity in South Korea. Her remarks
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Donald Trump’s second term may not be all bad for all nations, especially China. According to many Chinese internet users, Trump’s policies have unwittingly strengthened their country. This is why he has
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The United States has suspended military aid to Ukraine as President Donald Trump seeks to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy into making concessions in peace negotiations with Russia. The decision, which halts
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As thousands of delegates gather in Beijing for the annual meeting of China’s top political advisory body, a proposal to lower the country’s legal marriage age has sparked debate. The Chinese People’s
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