President Donald Trump shakes hands with with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 7
It is the "toughest laws Australians ever had," said Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke
U.S. President Donald Trump has reimposed sanctions on International Criminal Court (ICC) officials investigating U.S. citizens and Israeli leaders. The move follows ICC arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his defense chief, alongside three Hamas leaders.
The Trump administration will retain fewer than 300 staff at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) out of its global workforce of over 10,000, sources told Reuters. The decision follows USAID’s effective shutdown after Trump’s foreign aid freeze, leaving key relief efforts in crisis.
The U.S. Justice Department under President Donald Trump has ended Task Force KleptoCapture, which targeted Russian oligarchs under U.S. sanctions. Attorney General Pam Bondi said resources will now focus on drug cartels and international gangs, marking a major shift in enforcement priorities.
Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has raised concerns that the mass deportation of criminals from the U.S. could pose a security risk to Pacific Island nations. Speaking in Washington, Rabuka called for better coordination to manage returning offenders with serious convictions.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Ankara on Wednesday to discuss regional conflicts, Türkiye-EU relations, and economic cooperation. The talks covered Syria, Gaza, and the war in Ukraine, alongside trade and migration policies.
Western Australia has called a state election for March 8, marking a crucial test for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s Labor Party ahead of a close federal vote due by May. A strong opposition showing could increase pressure on the national government.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned U.S. President Donald Trump against any forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza, following Trump’s proposal for the U.S. to take over the enclave and relocate its residents elsewhere.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has condemned former U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to relocate Palestinians and turn Gaza into a “Riviera of the Middle East.” Speaking in Ankara, Steinmeier said the idea was “unacceptable under international law” and generated “deep concern” in the
French President Emmanuel Macron has invited Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to visit France in the coming weeks, according to a statement from the Syrian president’s office. The leaders also discussed economic sanctions on Syria during a phone call.
The European Union has reaffirmed its support for a two-state solution, stating that Gaza must be part of a future Palestinian state. The remarks follow global backlash over former U.S. President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Gaza be taken over by the U.S. after resettling Palestinians elsewhere.
Saudi Arabia reaffirmed on Wednesday that it will not establish diplomatic ties with Israel unless a Palestinian state is created. The statement follows remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who claimed that Riyadh was not making such a demand.
Jens Stoltenberg, the former NATO Secretary General, has been appointed as the country’s new finance minister.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer attended an informal EU summit in Brussels, aiming to rebuild UK-EU relations years after Brexit. The meeting also focused on European defence strategies and trade concerns, following U.S. tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China.
Democratic lawmakers protested outside USAID headquarters in Washington, D.C., opposing the Trump administration’s move to shut down the foreign aid agency. Elon Musk, who is leading federal cost-cutting efforts, confirmed that the government is actively working to dismantle USAID.
Syria’s transitional president Ahmed al-Sharaa said presidential elections could take four to five years, citing the need to rebuild infrastructure and update electoral data. It is the first time he has outlined a timeline since taking office after Bashar al-Assad’s removal.
U.S. President Donald Trump has paused new tariffs on Mexico for one month after reaching an agreement with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to reinforce border security. Meanwhile, tariffs on Canada and China will proceed as planned, set to take effect on Tuesday.
Pakistan has signed an agreement with the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) to defer a $1.2 billion payment for oil imports by one year. The deal, signed in Islamabad, comes as Pakistan seeks economic relief while strengthening ties with Saudi Arabia.
Tensions are rising in Panama following U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks about retaking control of the Panama Canal. As U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the country, protesters took to the streets, rejecting what they call a threat to Panama’s sovereignty.
North Korea has condemned U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio for calling it a "rogue state", warning of strong countermeasures against what it calls continued U.S. hostility. The criticism comes as the U.S. moves forward with plans for a new missile defense shield.
Panama’s President Raúl Mulino met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss key issues, including the Panama Canal, Chinese influence, and migration policies. Mulino reaffirmed Panama’s sovereignty and announced that his government will not renew the 2017 Belt and Road Initiative memorand
More than 160,000 people gathered in Berlin to protest against an immigration bill proposed by the CDU/CSU and backed by the far-right AfD. The draft law aimed to tighten border controls and restrict family reunifications for refugees, but it failed to pass in the Bundestag after internal opposition
Qatar’s prime minister has urged Israel and Hamas to start immediate negotiations on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, stressing the need for swift progress as outlined in the truce agreement.
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