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Italy’s ‘Mattei Plan’: A Bid to Transform Relations with Africa
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has unveiled the "Mattei Plan" at a Rome summit, aiming to position Italy as an… Read More
Northern Ireland’s DUP Strikes Deal to End Political Deadlock
Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has reached a deal with the British government on the operation of post-Brexit trade… Read More
North Korea Conducts Third Cruise Missile Launch in January Amid Escalating Tensions
North Korea conducted its third cruise missile launch in January, firing multiple missiles into waters off its western coast. South… Read More
France’s National Assembly Advances Bill to Enshrine Women’s Abortion Rights in Constitution
France's National Assembly is in the process of considering a significant bill aiming to incorporate a woman's right to abortion… Read More
U.S. Launches In-Country H-1B Visa Renewal Drive, Accepts 20,000 Applications
The U.S. Department of State has initiated a pilot program for in-country renewal of H-1B visas, allowing up to 20,000… Read More
China Ready to Enhance Ties with France Following Macron’s India Visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed readiness to "break new ground" and bolster ties with France following French President Emmanuel… Read More
Thailand Acknowledges Economic Recession, Calls for Stimulus
Thailand's Deputy Finance Minister, Julapun Amornvivat, has confirmed the country's economy is in a state of recession, citing high levels… Read More
Iranian Foreign Minister Visits Pakistan for Talks Amid Tensions
Iran's Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdolahian, is set to engage in "in-depth" discussions with his Pakistani counterpart, Jalil Abbas Jilani, in… Read More
Pope Francis Addresses Criticism of LGBT Blessings, Identifies Africans as a ‘Special Case
Pope Francis expressed confidence that critics of his decision to allow blessings for same-sex couples will eventually understand it, except… Read More
Sri Lankan Diplomats in Talks with Somali Authorities Over Suspected Pirate Abduction
Sri Lankan diplomats are engaged in discussions with Somali authorities to determine the location of a fishing vessel and its… Read More