Rutte says Europe cannot defend itself without U.S. support
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Monday that Europe cannot defend itself alone without the United States, dismissing calls for a separate Eur...
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko met with U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg in Minsk on Saturday to discuss Belarus–U.S. ties and regional security.
The talks took place at the Palace of Independence, with Lukashenko welcoming Kellogg and his delegation. The Belarusian leader noted the international attention surrounding the visit, stressing the importance of open dialogue.
“I hope our conversation will be sincere and open. Otherwise, what is the point of meeting?” Lukashenko said.
Kellogg, a retired U.S. general, highlighted the risks of the current global security climate and stressed the need for wisdom and fairness to prevent further escalation.
Lukashenko assured Kellogg of Belarus’ commitment to regional stability. “You will be completely safe on the territory of Belarus, and during this time there will be no escalation not only in Belarus, but also around us,” he said.
Belarus, a close ally of Russia, has previously offered to host peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.
The UN Human Rights Council has condemned Iran for rights abuses and ordered an expanded investigation into a crackdown on anti-government protests that killed thousands, as Tehran warned any military attack would be treated as an all-out war.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has activated the state’s National Guard following the fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis, an incident that has triggered protests and intensified tensions between state and federal authorities.
Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on 23 January there are signs Israel is still seeking an opportunity to attack Iran, warning that such a move could further destabilise the Middle East.
Thousands of people took to the streets of Albania’s capital Tirana on Saturday in an anti-government protest sparked by the indictment of Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku over alleged corruption linked to major infrastructure projects.
U.S. electricity grid operators ramped up preventive measures on Saturday to head off rotating power cuts as a severe cold snap affecting around half the country put heavy strain on their systems.
Ongoing attacks on Ukrainian cities “undermine the credibility of the recent trilateral talks.” That’s political analyst Orkhan Nabiyev's assessment of the peace talks in Abu Dhabi on 23-24 January, attended by representatives of Ukraine, Russia, and the United States.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Monday that Europe cannot defend itself alone without the United States, dismissing calls for a separate European defence force and stressing that transatlantic cooperation remains essential for the continent’s security.
French MPs on Monday are set to vote on a new law that would block access to social media for children under the age of 15 and ban mobile phones in high schools, as part of efforts to better protect young people’s health.
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have recovered and identified the remains of Master Sgt. Ran Gvili, the final hostage from the October 2023 Hamas-led attack, Israel’s military announced on Monday, 26 January. The recovery clears the way for the next stage of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
Tech mogul Elon Musk's social media platform X is under scrutiny by the European Union over its AI tool Grok. Concerned officials state the technology may have been used to generate sexualised images of real people in the European Union.
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