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Europe needs to develop global partnerships with key nations to tackle global problems together, chancellor tells Munich Security Conference...
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hailed Russian President Vladimir Putin as his “dearest friend” and vowed to deepen Pyongyang-Moscow ties, pledging that the DPRK will “always stand with Russia,” in a Russia Day message reported by state media on 12 June.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed his unwavering support for Russian President Vladimir Putin in a message sent on June 12, as reported by state media. The message, which was part of Russia Day celebrations, a patriotic holiday marking Russia's independence, highlighted Kim's deep respect for Putin, referring to him as his "dearest friend."
Kim praised the strong bilateral ties between the two countries, calling their relationship a "genuine partnership between comrades-in-arms." He emphasized that it is the "unshakable will" of both the North Korean government and himself to continue strengthening the DPRK-Russia relationship, which has weathered numerous historical challenges.
KCNA also reported that Kim had conveyed his congratulations to Putin on Russia Day on June 11. Earlier this year, Pyongyang officially confirmed for the first time that it had sent troops to support Russia in the ongoing war in Ukraine, following months of silence on the matter.
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.
Stalled U.S.–Iran talks and mounting regional tensions are exposing a growing strategic rift between Washington and Tel Aviv over how to confront Tehran, political analyst James M. Dorsey says, exposing stark differences in approach at a critical moment.
Türkiye and Greece signalled renewed political will to ease long-standing tensions during high-level talks in Ankara on Wednesday (11 February). Maritime borders, migration and trade topped the agenda as both leaders struck a cautiously optimistic tone.
BMW is recalling a mid six figure number of vehicles worldwide after identifying a potential fire risk linked to the starter motor.
The suspect in a deadly school shooting in western Canada was an 18-year-old woman who allegedly killed her mother and stepbrother before attacking her former school. Investigators have not provided a motive for what is being described as one of the worst mass killings in Canada.
As Cuba’s government prepares for American aggression, residents say economic hardship worries them more than the threat of war. Tensions between Cuba and the U.S. have escalated sharply this year, as Washington steps up sanctions and threatens regime change.
The meetings will reportedly focus on potential and proposed trade cooperation between Moscow and Washington. Presidential envoy will hold discussions with U.S. officials in Switzerland aimed at restoring bilateral trade relations.
Europe needs to develop global partnerships with key nations to tackle global problems together, chancellor tells Munich Security Conference
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AnewZ's Orkhan Amashov reports from Munich as the three-day Munich Security Conference kicked off on Friday (13 February), bringing together world leaders, diplomats, and policy makers to discuss pressing global security challenges.
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