Japan’s Ruling Party to Decide Ishiba’s Fate in Monday Vote
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Japan's ruling party will vote Monday on whether to hold a leadership election that could oust Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, with markets betting...
India-EU Trade Talks Enter Crucial Phase Amid U.S. Tariff Pressures
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India and the European Union have been negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA) for over a decade, with talks stalling for eight years before...
Germany Cautious on Postwar Ukraine Security Mission
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Germany has postponed a decision on participating in a proposed postwar international force for Ukraine, emphasizing the need for clarified conditions—including the scope...
Ukraine Allies Unify Air, Sea, and Land Support, Costa Confirms
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European Council President António Costa announced that Ukraine’s allies are intensifying efforts to bolster security guarantees across air, sea, and land domains while...
Trump administration sued by Washington DC over capital troop deployment
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Washington, D.C. has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration to challenge the constitutionality and legality of deploying National Guard troops within...
Ebola Returns to Congo as 28 Suspected Cases Reported
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The Democratic Republic of Congo has declared a new Ebola outbreak in Kasai province, marking its first resurgence of the virus since 2022....
U.S. Strike on Venezuelan Vessel Sparks Legal Debates
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On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, the U.S. military launched an airstrike on a vessel in the Caribbean, killing 11 people. President Donald Trump said...
Continuous compliance: the fast track to Australia’s 2030 cyber vision
In November 2023, Canberra launched the 2023–2030 Cyber Security Strategy, pledging A$587 million, and six integrated “Cyber Shields” to make Australia the world’s most...
Veterans Drive Europe’s Defence Tech Boom Amid Ukraine War – Analysis
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The war in Ukraine and NATO’s increased military spending have accelerated Europe’s defence technology sector, bringing in record investment. Unlike the U.S., Europe traditionally...
ExxonMobil Weighs Exit from European Chemical Plants
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Europe’s chemical industry has been under heavy strain since the 2022 energy crisis. U.S. tariffs and rising competition from cheaper Chinese imports have made...