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Date, Location of Next Round of US, Ukraine, Russia Peace Talks Could Change, Zelenskyy Says
The talks are scheduled to go ahead on Feb. 1 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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Israel to Reopen Gaza’s Rafah Crossing With Egypt
The limited reopening of Gaza’s border with Egypt follows the identification of the last Israeli hostage.
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Estonian Call for EU to Blacklist Russian Combatants to Move Forward: Kallas
Estonian Foreign Minister Magnus Tsahkna said that Russian combatants should be barred from entering the European Union’s Schengen area.
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Dutch Watchdog Opens Investigation Into Roblox Over Child Safety Risks
The regulator is to examine whether the gaming platform meets EU online safety rules for minors.
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Trump Says Starmer’s Trade Deals With China Are ‘Very Dangerous’ for Britain
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said he doubted President Donald Trump would slap tariffs on Britain for making trade deals with China.
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Japan, South Korea Agree to Strengthen Defense Cooperation
The meeting follows a two-day summit earlier this month between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.
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Court Rules CK Hutchison’s Control of Panama Canal Ports ‘Unconstitutional’
The ruling followed an audit by Panama’s comptroller, which alleged irregularities in the 25-year extension of the concession granted in 2021.
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Trump Says Russia Agreed to Pause Attack on Ukraine’s Cities During Winter Weather
President Donald Trump said he had ‘personally asked’ Russian President Vladimir Putin not to attack Ukrainian cities amid freezing winter conditions.
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EU Presents 5-Year Strategy to Tackle Illegal Immigration, Overhaul Border Management
‘We must notably sustain the reduction in illegal arrivals,’ the EU Commission’s executive vice-president said.
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US Eases Some Venezuela Oil Sanctions
The Venezuelan National Assembly earlier reversed decades of socialist policies.
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iTunes Appears to Reverse Ban on Chart Topping Song Linked to One Nation Film
Holly Valance’s track is a reworking of her early 2000s piece, ‘Kiss Kiss.’
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Hastie Rules Himself Out of Liberal Leadership Contest
The Western Australian MP said he did not have enough support to become opposition leader.
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Aussies Can Now Apply for Faster US Airport Processing
‘Global Entry is now accepting applications from all eligible Australian citizens,’ said the U.S. Embassy in Australia.
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New Zealand Declines Trump’s Board of Peace Invitation
While seeing a role for the Board in Gaza, New Zealand says there’s not enough clarity around how it would operate in relation to the United Nations.
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Date, Location of Next Round of US, Ukraine, Russia Peace Talks Could Change, Zelenskyy Says
The talks are scheduled to go ahead on Feb. 1 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
|
Israel to Reopen Gaza’s Rafah Crossing With Egypt
The limited reopening of Gaza’s border with Egypt follows the identification of the last Israeli hostage.
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Estonian Call for EU to Blacklist Russian Combatants to Move Forward: Kallas
Estonian Foreign Minister Magnus Tsahkna said that Russian combatants should be barred from entering the European Union’s Schengen area.
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Dutch Watchdog Opens Investigation Into Roblox Over Child Safety Risks
The regulator is to examine whether the gaming platform meets EU online safety rules for minors.
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Trump Says Starmer’s Trade Deals With China Are ‘Very Dangerous’ for Britain
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said he doubted President Donald Trump would slap tariffs on Britain for making trade deals with China.
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Japan, South Korea Agree to Strengthen Defense Cooperation
The meeting follows a two-day summit earlier this month between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.
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Court Rules CK Hutchison’s Control of Panama Canal Ports ‘Unconstitutional’
The ruling followed an audit by Panama’s comptroller, which alleged irregularities in the 25-year extension of the concession granted in 2021.
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Trump Says Russia Agreed to Pause Attack on Ukraine’s Cities During Winter Weather
President Donald Trump said he had ‘personally asked’ Russian President Vladimir Putin not to attack Ukrainian cities amid freezing winter conditions.
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EU Presents 5-Year Strategy to Tackle Illegal Immigration, Overhaul Border Management
‘We must notably sustain the reduction in illegal arrivals,’ the EU Commission’s executive vice-president said.
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US Eases Some Venezuela Oil Sanctions
The Venezuelan National Assembly earlier reversed decades of socialist policies.
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iTunes Appears to Reverse Ban on Chart Topping Song Linked to One Nation Film
Holly Valance’s track is a reworking of her early 2000s piece, ‘Kiss Kiss.’
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Hastie Rules Himself Out of Liberal Leadership Contest
The Western Australian MP said he did not have enough support to become opposition leader.
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Aussies Can Now Apply for Faster US Airport Processing
‘Global Entry is now accepting applications from all eligible Australian citizens,’ said the U.S. Embassy in Australia.
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New Zealand Declines Trump’s Board of Peace Invitation
While seeing a role for the Board in Gaza, New Zealand says there’s not enough clarity around how it would operate in relation to the United Nations.
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