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1. Israel Set to Approve Gaza Ceasefire, Hostage Deal
Israel’s cabinet is expected to approve a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, which includes hostage releases and a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces. The deal, brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the U.S., is set to take effect on Sunday, though final approval delays may push the timeline. While some hardliners oppose the truce, a majority of ministers are expected to support it. Meanwhile, heavy Israeli bombardments in Gaza continue, with at least 86 people killed in the last 24 hours.
2. Macron Faces Heightened Political Pressure
French opposition leaders continue to criticise President Emmanuel Macron, accusing him of an increasingly centralised leadership style. With growing public dissatisfaction and internal divisions within his administration, calls for early elections and greater parliamentary oversight are intensifying.
3. Azerbaijan and Georgia Expand Economic Cooperation
Georgia has reaffirmed Azerbaijan’s role as a strategic partner in trade, energy, and infrastructure. Officials stress the importance of Azerbaijan’s contributions to regional connectivity, positioning the alliance as key to economic and political stability in the South Caucasus.
4. Azerbaijan and Armenia Take Steps Toward Border Resolution
In a diplomatic breakthrough, Azerbaijan and Armenia have agreed on the delimitation of sections of their shared border at tripoints with Georgia and Iran. The move marks progress in resolving territorial disputes, though further negotiations will be needed to ensure long-term stability.
5. EBRD Expands Investments in Central Asia
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has reported record-high investments in Central Asia for 2024, focusing on infrastructure, energy transition, and digitalisation. The funding signals growing confidence in the region’s economic future and international trade potential.
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U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said China has the power to bring an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine, arguing that Beijing is enabling Moscow’s military campaign.
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 (13 February), framing America’s renewed strength against to mounting pressure on Iran amid stalled nuclear talks.
Speaking at Munich Security Conference, Ukrainian foreign minister Andrii Sybiha calls for decisive steps ahead of expected Geneva talks
Thousands of fans packed River Plate’s Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires on Friday for the first of three sold-out concerts by Puerto Rican reggaeton star Bad Bunny, as part of his “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” World Tour.
United States prepares for the possibility of sustained, weeks-long military operations against Iran, two U.S. officials told Reuters as the images of the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group sailing and flying in formation were released on Sunday.
The Somali Army carried out a targeted airstrike in southern Somalia, killing 15 al-Shabaab militants, the country’s Defence Ministry said on Sunday.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday (15 February) called it “troubling” a report by five European allies blaming Russia for killing late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny using a toxin from poison dart frogs.
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has criticised a video shared by President Donald Trump depicting him and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes, describing it as “deeply troubling”.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will begin a two-day visit to Slovakia and Hungary on Sunday (15 February), aimed at strengthening ties with the two Central European nations, whose leaders have maintained close relations with President Donald Trump.
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