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Mykhailo Fedorov Become Ukraine’s New Defense Minister
Ukraine’s parliament has approved President Volodymyr Zelensky’s appointment of Mykhailo Fedorov as defense minister. Fedorov received 277 votes in the 450-seat legislature and outlined plans to modernize the army through…
France to Open Greenland Consulate
France will open a consulate in Greenland on February 6, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said, amid tensions over US President Donald Trump’s statements on annexing the island. Barrot said the move was planned last year and…
Japan–South Korea Leaders Share Drum Moment After Summit
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung surprised audiences by playing drums together to K-pop songs after their summit in Nara. Footage released by the Japanese Prime Minister’s Office…
Reza Pahlavi Urges Iran Protests to Continue
Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s former Shah, called on protesters in Iran to sustain demonstrations, saying “help is on its way” and urging security forces to side with the public. In a video message, Pahlavi told Iranian soldiers to…
Germany’s Merz Says Iran Regime Near Collapse
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said during a visit to India that the Iranian leadership is nearing its end amid ongoing protests in Iran. “If a regime can only remain in power through violence, it has effectively come to an end,” Merz…
Rutte Praises Turkish Bayraktar Drones in Croatia
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte inspected Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drones during an official visit to Croatia with Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic. Rutte said he was “really impressed” by the UAV technology acquired from Türkiye, noting…
Iran Says Protests Under Control
Abbas Araghchi said Iran has the nationwide protests “fully under control,” speaking to foreign ambassadors in Tehran. He claimed the unrest was made violent to provoke foreign intervention, adding, “Iran is not seeking war, but it is fully…
US Justice Department Probes Fed Chair Powell
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation into Jerome Powell over his testimony to the Senate and renovation works at Federal Reserve buildings in Washington, D.C.
Powell said the Justice Department sent subpoenas…
German Chancellor Merz Makes His First Visit to India
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he wants closer security cooperation with India to reduce dependence on Russia, speaking alongside Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his first official visit to the country. The two…
Trump Warns Iran, Repeats Greenland Claim
US President Donald Trump said there are indications that protesters have been killed in Iran, adding that the US military is investigating and that “very strong options” are being considered. He warned Tehran that any retaliation would be…