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Sweden hopes for Hungarian go ahead to join NATO
Feb 14, 2024 (AFP)
Hungary remains the last holdout to ratify the Nordic country's bid to join the military alliance, launched after the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 20...
UN experts voice concern for hunger striking activist in Vietnam
Feb 14, 2024 (AFP)
In a statement, 10 independent United Nations rights experts highlighted the situation of lawyer and environmental rights defender Dang Dinh Bach, who they said...
Biden blasts Trump's 'dumb' and 'dangerous' NATO threats
Feb 13, 2024 (AFP)
The 81-year-old Democrat accused his predecessor of bowing to Russian President Vladimir Putin, after Trump said he would encourage Moscow to attack NATO member...
US defense chief released from hospital
Feb 13, 2024 (AFP)
"He is recovering well and resumed his full functions and duties today at 5:00 pm (2200 GMT)... Secretary Austin will recuperate and perform his duties remotely...
Biscuits and hugs: Argentina's Milei mends fences with Pope
Feb 12, 2024 (AFP)
The two men held talks for more than an hour at the Vatican before Milei met with the pope's top aides, with discussions including the economic crisis in Argent...
Deja vu or real fear? NATO grapples with Trump threats
Feb 12, 2024 (AFP)
At a campaign rally in the US state of South Carolina the volatile former reality TV star said he told the leader of a "big" European power he wouldn't step in ...
US defense chief treated under general anesthetic, cancels trip
Feb 12, 2024 (AFP)
The 70-year-old's latest health scare came weeks after it emerged he had kept recent hospital stays secret and had not promptly informed President Joe Biden of ...
German president says Trump's NATO threat 'good for Russia'
Feb 12, 2024 (AFP)
"These statements are not responsible, and they help Russia," Steinmeier told reporters in Nicosia on the first official visit by a German president to Cyprus, ...
Trump defiant after backlash over NATO remarks
Feb 12, 2024 (AFP)
Trump was rebuked from all sides after saying in a speech Saturday that he would "encourage" Russia to attack members of NATO who had not met their financial ob...
'NATO cannot be an alliance a la carte,' says EU's Borrell
Feb 12, 2024 (AFP)
Trump ignited a political firestorm and sent a chill through the United States' European allies on Saturday when he said he would "encourage" Russia to attack a...
Europe needs 'second life insurance' in addition to NATO: France
Feb 12, 2024 (AFP)
"Yes we need a second life insurance, not in substitution to or against NATO but in addition" to the alliance, Stephane Sejourne said alongside his German and P...
Biden slaps new int'l law requirements on nations receiving U.S. military aid
Feb 10, 2024 (UPI)
The White House's demand for extra accountability, issued Friday, takes place as Biden has ramped up his criticism of Israel's military campaign in Gaza, callin...
Senate advances standalone $95B foreign aid package but more hurdles lie ahead
Feb 09, 2024 (UPI)
The modified emergency defense spending bill, sponsored by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., passed 67-32, with 17 Republicans joining with Democrats, incl...
End of US aid to Ukraine a 'gift to Putin,' warns Clinton
Feb 08, 2024 (AFP)
She was speaking in New York at a gathering to map out Ukraine's future after two years at war with Russia. "This is a decisive time not just for Ukraine, but f...
Xi and Putin accuse US of 'interference' in call
Feb 08, 2024 (AFP)
The West has viewed Moscow and Beijing, both of whom are seeking to expand their global influence, with increased anxiety over the past two years as they ramp u...
IMF warns of Maldives foreign debt crisis, after China borrowing
Feb 07, 2024 (AFP)
Beijing has pledged more funding for the Maldives since pro-China President Mohamed Muizzu took power in November. Muizzu thanked China last month for its "self...
Hungary ruling party holds up Swedish NATO bid vote
Feb 05, 2024 (AFP)
Hungary has maintained close ties with Russia since its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, and while it has said it supports the Swedish bid in principle, it...
Maldives vows to boost defences after telling Indian troops to leave
Feb 05, 2024 (AFP)
Mohamed Muizzu said in his first address to parliament he would turn the modest Maldivian National Defence Force (MNDF) into a modern military capable of patrol...
Maldives says India to withdraw troops from March
Feb 02, 2024 (AFP)
New Delhi considers the strategically located Indian Ocean archipelago -- which straddles key global shipping lanes -- to be within its sphere of influence. But...
NATO reaffirms support for Bosnia
Feb 01, 2024 (AFP)
"NATO strongly supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina," said Geoana. "Secessionist policies and divisive rhetoric undermin...
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