Pakistan and Afghan Taliban forces compared as conflict fears intensify
Tensions between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban have surged after the Taliban government accused Islamabad of carrying out an attack that killed m...
Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan met US secretary of state Marco Rubio at the Munich Security Conference. They discussed trade, defence ties, Ukraine, and Gaza. Fidan stressed Türkiye’s stance on counterterrorism and the need for a lasting ceasefire in Gaza.
Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan held his first face-to-face meeting with US secretary of state Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the 61st Munich Security Conference. Their discussion covered a range of bilateral and regional matters, including trade relations, cooperation in the defence industry, and key geopolitical developments.
Fidan outlined Türkiye’s stance on regional security and counterterrorism, particularly regarding efforts to combat Daesh. He also stressed the importance of securing a lasting ceasefire in Gaza, emphasising that resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is crucial for long-term stability in the region.
The two ministers also exchanged views on the war in Ukraine, considering possible steps towards peace. They further discussed the wider implications of the conflict and its impact on both regional and global security.
The other evening, I was fuelling my car at a petrol station in Kenya’s capital. It was one of those small moments most motorists barely notice. The attendant filled the tank, I glanced at the pump price, paid, and drove off.
President Trump called on countries to assist in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while Starmer said the UK is working with allies to restore navigation and stabilise oil markets. It comes as a strike near Iraq’s western border killed several Hashed al-Shaabi fighters, raising regional tensions.
President Donald Trump said NATO is making a “very foolish mistake” by refusing to help the U.S. as Israel Katz confirmed Ali Larijani was killed in Israeli strikes.
Kazakhstan has adopted a new constitution that could allow President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to stay in power beyond 2029. The Central Election Commission confirmed that 87.15% of voters backed the constitution in a referendum held on Sunday (17 March).
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released $2m in emergency funding to support health responses in Lebanon, Iraq and Syria as escalating regional conflict strains hospitals, raises displacement and increases pressure on already fragile health systems.
A series of severe storms, blizzards and tornadoes on Monday disrupted life across much of the U.S., leaving more than 12,500 flights delayed or cancelled and forcing schools, federal offices and communities to take emergency precautions.
China’s international trade representative has said Beijing and Washington have reached a “preliminary consensus” on some key issues following their latest round of talks in Paris, offering a cautious sign of progress in a relationship long marked by tension and uncertainty.
Chile’s newly inaugurated president, José Antonio Kast, has taken his first major step on immigration, launching plans for a fortified barrier along the country’s northern border just days after entering office.
A Russian drone attack damaged industrial, port, and energy infrastructure in Ukraine's southern Odesa region overnight. The strikes disrupted power supplies in several settlements, prompting local authorities to switch critical facilities to backup power generators.
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