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US, China top military officials speak for first time in over a year

The top U.S. military officer held a virtual meeting with his Chinese counterpart on Thursday, the Pentagon said, in the first such conversation in over a year amid hopes by U.S. officials that it could lead to a broader restoration of ties between the two militaries. The video teleconference followed an agreement between U.S. President ...

15:15 Et December 22, 2023

Ukraine ends year disappointed by stalemate with Russia, and anxious about aid from allies

The year started with high hopes for Ukrainian troops planning a counteroffensive against Russia. It ended with disappointment on the battlefield, an increasingly somber mood among troops and anxiety about the future ...

19:28 Et December 21, 2023

Italy, UK agree to co-finance migrant repatriation plan

Italy and the UK have agreed to jointly finance a repatriation project for migrants stuck in the north African nation of Tunisia, the Italian premier's office said Saturday. ...

14:05 Et December 20, 2023

Trump barred from Colorado primary ballot for role in US Capitol attack

Former President Donald Trump is disqualified from serving as U.S. president and cannot appear on the primary ballot in Colorado because of his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack ...

14:00 Et December 20, 2023

US defence secretary touches down in Israel

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has landed in Israel, as international pressure for a ceasefire in Gaza intensifies. Austin is due to hold talks with his Israeli counterpart ...

12:14 Et December 18, 2023

US military leaders press Israel to shift from major combat as Iranian-backed ship attacks escalate

The top two U.S. military leaders are traveling to Tel Aviv to advise the Israeli government on how to transition from major combat operations against Hamas in Gaza to a more limited ...

19:40 Et December 17, 2023

Shipping Companies Reroute Ships Out Of Red Sea Over Houthi Threats

Many container companies, including the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), which is the largest in the world, have started rerouting ships out of the Red Sea following increasing threats ...

13:16 Et December 17, 2023

Russia and Ukraine exchange drone attacks after EU funding stalled

Russia and Ukraine each reported dozens of attempted drone attacks in the past day, just hours after Hungary vetoed 50 billion euros ($54.5 billion) of EU funding to Ukraine. Ukraine’s ...

15:10 Et December 16, 2023

Hungary blocks €50bn of EU funding for Ukraine

Hungary has blocked €50bn ($55bn; £43bn) in EU aid for Ukraine - just hours after an agreement was reached on starting membership talks. "Summary of the nightshift: veto for the extra money to Ukraine," Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said after Thursday's talks in Brussels. EU leaders said Ukraine would not be left without support. ...

19:58 Et December 15, 2023

COP28 Climate Deal Calls For Moving Away From Fossil Fuel

Negotiators at the COP28 climate summit in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday agreed on final agreement, urging nations for the first to move away from fossil fuels ...

10:47 Et December 13, 2023
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