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Outgoing Dutch leader Mark Rutte looks set to become NATO chief
Known for his direct manner and pragmatic approach, Rutte was seen by allies as the right leader to potentially work with Trump should he be elected.
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How the world reacted to Biden's presidential debate performance
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EU suspends accession process for ex-Soviet republic
The Georgian ‘foreign agent’ law is “incompatible” with membership of the bloc, its ambassador in Tbilisi has said
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European leaders use Nato summit to sell military alliance to US voters
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China slams ‘groundless’ NATO allegations
Foreign Minister Wang Yi has responded to the military bloc’s claims that Beijing is shoring up Russia’s defense industry
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‘Root causes’ of Ukraine conflict should be eliminated – Lavrov
Russia and the West need mutual security guarantees for the crisis to be resolved, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said
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Türkiye blocks Instagram
Officials have accused the platform of preventing users from posting condolences over the death of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh
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UN chief calls for permanent Security Council seat for Africa
The organization’s current composition has failed to keep pace with a changing world, says Antonio Guterres
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Biden approved secret US nuclear strategy – NYT
Washington has reportedly updated its guidance with a focus on China
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NATO member rules out sending long-range arms to Kiev
Finland, as an immediate neighbor of Russia, expressed concern it could be attacked from their side
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France, Serbia sign €2.7 billion Rafale fighter jet deal during Macron visit
Serbia on Thursday signed a landmark agreement with France for the purchase of 12 new Rafale fighter jets for €2.7 billion. French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the potential of a “strategic change” with the signing of the deal during his state visit to Belgrade. Serbia has been a candidate for EU membership since 2012 and hopes to strengthen ties with France.
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Putin invites Mongolian president to BRICS summit
Relations between Moscow and Ulaanbaatar are developing in all areas, the Russian leader has said
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NATO member Turkey says 'process is under way' to join BRICS nations
Turkey has submitted a request to join the BRICS group of major emerging market nations, the spokesman of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling party said Tuesday.
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‘Danger of WWIII’: Trump’s explosive rant
Donald Trump has ramped up his online election campaign with a left-field appearance on a YouTube podcast.
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Turkey’s ‘balancing act’ with BRICS bid raises NATO concerns
Turkey’s application to join the BRICS bloc, led by Russia and China, is sparking concerns over President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's commitment to NATO. The move, by a member of the world’s most powerful military alliance, highlights the geostrategic shifts straining the post-war order at a time of heightened international tensions.
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Pope calls on Timor-Leste to protect young from abuse
The Pope made the call as an abuse scandal involving one of the clergy hangs over his visit.
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US, UK, France and Germany threaten new sanctions on Iran for arming Russia with ballistic missiles
The US, UK, France and Germany on Tuesday announced sanctions against Iran for supplying Russia with short-range ballistic missiles to use in its war in Ukraine. In a joint statement, the governments of France, Britain and Germany said they were coordinating a “strong response” with their European and international partners, including cancelling bilateral air agreements with Iran.
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Armenia offers peace deal to Azerbaijan
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has suggested signing a treaty consisting of 16 articles agreed upon by Yerevan
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