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Danish PM calls March 24 election amid US, Russia tensions

Danish PM calls March 24 election amid US, Russia tensions

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Thursday called a general election for March 24, against a backdrop of tensions with the United States and Russia. The vote comes as Denmark's relationship with the United States -- which Copenhagen considers its closest ally -- has been strained over US

Carney on route to Asia to promote Canada trade as US ties falter

Carney on route to Asia to promote Canada trade as US ties falter

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was flying to Asia on Thursday for a three-country tour with a first stop in India, where he hopes to double trade to offset the damage of his country's fracturing relations with the United States. Carney's India visit marks the

Iranian in possible France prisoner swap jailed for a year

Iranian in possible France prisoner swap jailed for a year

A French court on Thursday sentenced Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari to one year in prison for justifying terrorism in a case linked to a possible prisoner swap with two French citizens held in Iran. The court also handed Esfandiari, 39, was also handed a permanent ban from French territory. Her

Merz says Germany, China must overcome trade gaps 'together'

Merz says Germany, China must overcome trade gaps 'together'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz ended his two-day visit to China on Thursday in the tech hub of Hangzhou, identifying "challenges that we must overcome together" after meeting President Xi Jinping and announcing an Airbus deal. Merz's first official visit to China came as Berlin and

Cuba kills four on US-registered speedboat trying to 'infiltrate'

Cuba kills four on US-registered speedboat trying to 'infiltrate'

Cuba said it thwarted gunmen trying to infiltrate from the United States as its coastguard opened fire Wednesday at a Florida-registered speedboat near its shores, killing four people and wounding six. The clash was a new source of tension with Washington as the communist-ruled nation endures intense US

North Korea's Kim shuns South but could 'get along' with US

North Korea's Kim shuns South but could 'get along' with US

Kim Jong Un said North Korea could "get along" with Washington if it accepted Pyongyang's nuclear status, state media said Thursday, but has dashed any hopes of mended ties with "deceptive" neighbour Seoul. Washington and Seoul have mounted a renewed push for high-level

US presses missile issue as new Iran talks to open in Geneva

US presses missile issue as new Iran talks to open in Geneva

The United States and Iran are set to hold indirect talks in Switzerland on Thursday aiming to strike a deal to avert fresh conflict and bring an end to weeks of threats. The new round of negotiations in Geneva comes after the US carried out a massive military build-up