U.S. Secretary of State Rubio says U.S. and Europe 'belong together' at Munich Security Conference
“The United States and Europe, we belong together,” Marco Rubio declared on the second day of the Munich Security Conference on Saturday (14 Febru...
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3. Greek vessels depart Syros to join Global Sumud flotilla to aid famine-hit Gaza
Two Greek-flagged ships, the Oxygen and Ilektra, departed Syros on Sunday to join the Global Sumud Flotilla, an international mission carrying aid to Gaza in defiance of Israel’s blockade. Supported by activists such as Greta Thunberg, the flotilla aims to highlight the humanitarian crisis, with crew members stressing solidarity with Palestinians and condemning Israel’s restrictions, despite facing risks including suspected drone attacks.
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5. Arab-Islamic summit backs Qatar after Israeli strike
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Europe heads into the Munich Security Conference, on Friday (13 February), amid deepening unease over U.S. policy, as President Donald Trump’s hard-line stance on defence, trade and territory fuels doubts about Washington’s long-term commitment to transatlantic security.
American figure skating star Ilia Malinin endured a dramatic collapse in the men’s free skate on Friday night, falling twice and tumbling out of medal contention at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics as Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov surged to a surprise gold medal.
“Respected and feared globally,” U.S. President Donald Trump told troops at Fort Bragg on Friday, framing America’s renewed strength as a backdrop to mounting pressure on Iran amid stalled nuclear talks.
Dubai-based global ports operator DP World said on Friday that its long-serving chairman and chief executive, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, has stepped down following mounting pressure linked to alleged ties to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Azerbaijan’s State Security Service has filed charges against a group of people accused of belonging to a criminal network alleged to have attempted to forcibly seize state power. It's claimed they tried to alter the constitutional structure, with the support of foreign intelligence agencies.
“The United States and Europe, we belong together,” Marco Rubio declared on the second day of the Munich Security Conference on Saturday (14 February), setting the tone for discussions on Ukraine, transatlantic security and global cooperation.
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American figure skating star Ilia Malinin endured a dramatic collapse in the men’s free skate on Friday night, falling twice and tumbling out of medal contention at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics as Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov surged to a surprise gold medal.
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