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Europe, Canada pull together in Yerevan in Trump's shadow

Europe, Canada pull together in Yerevan in Trump's shadow

European leaders talked up independence on defence and closer ties with Canada Monday, as they gathered in Armenia for a summit clouded by US threats to cut military support. US President Donald Trump loomed large over the meeting of the European Political Community (EPC) in Yerevan, which was for the

Iran warns of ceasefire violation as US plans to escort Hormuz ships

Iran warns of ceasefire violation as US plans to escort Hormuz ships

Iran warned on Monday that it would consider any US attempt to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz a breach of the Mideast ceasefire, as President Donald Trump said the United States would begin escorting ships through the blocked waterway. Negotiations between the two countries have been deadlocked since a

Japan PM says oil crisis has 'enormous impact' in Asia-Pacific

Japan PM says oil crisis has 'enormous impact' in Asia-Pacific

A global oil supply squeeze is inflicting an "enormous impact" on the Asia-Pacific region, Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday. Speaking in Canberra after talks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, she said the two countries would respond urgently to secure stable energy supplies. Roughly one-

North Korean club to play rare football match in South

North Korean club to play rare football match in South

A North Korean women's football club will become the first sports team from the country to play in South Korea since 2018 when they visit this month, Seoul's unification ministry said Monday. The neighbours remain technically at war after their 1950–53 conflict ended in an

War in the Middle East: latest developments

War in the Middle East: latest developments

The latest developments in the Middle East war: - Tanker struck near the UAE - Unidentified projectiles struck a tanker off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said Monday, adding that all crew members were safe. The incident occurred 78 nautical miles north of

Japan, Australia discuss energy, critical minerals

Japan, Australia discuss energy, critical minerals

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi opened talks in Australia on Monday as the two countries seek to navigate a global oil supply squeeze. Australia is a major supplier of coal and liquefied natural gas to Japan, which in turn is a source for about seven percent of Australia&

Israel court extends detention of two Gaza flotilla activists

Israel court extends detention of two Gaza flotilla activists

An Israeli court on Sunday extended for two days the detention of two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla, who were brought to Israel for questioning, a rights group representing them said. The flotilla of more than 50 vessels had set sail from France, Spain and Italy to break