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Canary Islands see surge in migrant deaths amid EU deportation plans

Thousands of Africans flee war, insecurity, and poverty seeking a better life in Europe. The journey comes at a heavy human cost, with 10,000 deaths or disappearances at sea last year. Most attempted to reach the Canary Islands, a Spanis...

Al Jazeera

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Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso leaders meet at Alliance of Sahel States

The three heads of states gathered to discuss security and development in the second summit of the Alliance of Sahel States.

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Trump's appointment of envoy to Greenland sparks tension with Denmark

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland insisted that the United States won't take over Greenland and demanded respect for their territorial integrity after President Donald Trump ‍announced the appointment of a ‌special envoy to the semi-a...

France 24

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U.S. strikes another alleged drug-smuggling boat in eastern Pacific

The U.S. military said Monday (December 22) that it had conducted another strike against a boat it said was smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one person.

France 24

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Trump announces new battleship, part of class named after himself

Surrounded by top U.S. national security officials, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Trump also warned Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro against playing "tough."

Euronews

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China says U.S. ship seizures ‘serious violation' of international law

China's foreign ministry on Monday (December 22) said the United States' seizure of another country's ships was a serious violation of international law, after the U.S. intercepted a China-bound oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast.

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Trump appoints special envoy to Greenland, stirs backlash

U.S. President Donald Trump named Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry on Sunday as his special envoy to Greenland, drawing renewed criticism from Denmark and Greenland over Washington's interest in the mineral-rich Arctic island.

Reuters

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Trump says U.S. armada has Venezuela surrounded

President Donald Trump has labeled Nicolás Maduro’s government a foreign terrorist organization, imposed a blockade on sanctioned oil tankers, and warned of a stronger U.S. military presence in the region.

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Denmark demands U.S. respect its sovereignty

The government in Copenhagen has insisted on respect for its country's territorial integrity on Monday, after the U.S. president appointed the Louisiana governor as an envoy to bring Greenland under U.S. control.

Euronews

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U.S. pursuing third oil tanker near Venezuela, officials say

The U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing an oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela, officials told Reuters on Sunday (December 21), in what would be the third operation in less than two weeks if successful.

Reuters

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Egypt's el-Sissi urges UN Security Council reforms

El-Sissi made the plea for a “more pluralistic” world order at a conference of the Russia-Africa partnership held in Cairo, which was attended by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and ministers from more than 50 African countries.

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Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger launch Sahel regional force

The 5000-strong force is the latest in a series of measures by Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to achieve closer integration.

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As peace talks go on, U.S. intel says Putin's war goals unchanged

U.S. intelligence reports continue to warn that Russian President Vladimir Putin has not abandoned his aims of capturing all of Ukraine and reclaiming parts of Europe that belonged to the former Soviet empire, six sources familiar with U...

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Mercosur Summit kicks off: Lula calls on EU to sign deal

The summit at which South American leaders had hoped the Mercosur trade agreement would finally be signed ultimately took place without their European counterparts. EU leaders are postponing the conclusion amid large-scale demonstrations...

France 24

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United Arab Emirates hosts France's Macron for security talks

French President Emmanuel Macron is spending two days in the United Arab Emirates to celebrate the Christmas holiday with nearly 900 French troops stationed at three bases near Abu Dhabi, highlighting France’s military presence in a regi...

France 24

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Ghana diaspora summit: Calls for reparations and fairer global trade

Ghana is hosting a global summit bringing African leaders and the diaspora together to confront the legacy of slavery and colonialism. As calls grow for reparations and economic justice, organizers say the diaspora could play a key role ...

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Undocumented Afghans forced out of Iran in name of security

Iran is stepping up its deportation of undocumented Afghan migrants. It says it's tightening security, particularly following Israel's attacks in June. The impact is being felt by people in camps along the border.

Al Jazeera

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Uzbekistan, Japan announce cooperation projects worth over €11 billion

The Tokyo visit brought together political dialogue, business engagement and cooperation in education, science and culture, reflecting the increasingly wide-ranging nature of relations between Uzbekistan and Japan.

Euronews

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Russia's Putin blames Ukraine, NATO for war in televised Q&A

Russian President Vladimir Putin has defended the full-scale invasion of Ukraine during his annual televised news conference, accusing Kyiv and the West of threatening Russia's national security.

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Egypt's Prime Minister Madbouly meets Lebanese President Aoun

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Friday, underscoring Cairo’s commitment to Lebanon’s security and stability amid regional tensions. Egypt is doing all it can to prevent further escalati...

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European Union loans Ukraine billions as Putin boasts about war

Russian President Vladimir Putin reacted to the European Union's massive $108 billion loan to fund Ukraine's war against Russia.

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Kazakhstan and Japan sign €3 billion worth of agreements

Kazakhstan signed over 40 agreements worth more than €3 billion with Japanese companies during President Tokayev’s visit to Japan.

Euronews

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Washington condemns South African arrest of 'two U.S. officials'

The United States has warned of "severe consequences" should South Africa not take action after briefly detaining "two U.S. officials", who were providing support to the Afrikaner minority group according to Washington, on Tuesday.

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South Korea’s media shift: Lifting North Korea ban

South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung is calling for an end to a ban on North Korean media in the south. He also says former North Korean prisoners who want to go home should be allowed to.

Al Jazeera

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Mercosur trade pact down to the wire at EU summit

Brussels sees the trade deal with the South American regional trading bloc Mercosur as a chance to open new markets. But resistance to the deal from some EU members is massive.

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EU agrees $105 bln Ukraine loan, but won't use frozen Russian assets

European Union leaders decided Friday (December 19) to borrow cash to fund Ukraine's defense against Russia for the next two years rather than use frozen Russian assets, sidestepping divisions over an unprecedented plan to finance Kyiv w...

Reuters

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UN Security Council urge Israel to stop attacks on Syria

UN Security Council discusses Syria amid rising tensions—Israeli strikes threaten progress of new govt.

Al Jazeera

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Mercosur signature delayed to January after Meloni asked for more time

The European Commission announced it will delay the signing of the Mercosur trade agreement until the new year after Meloni asked for more time. No date has been set. Backers hope deal won't be further derailed.

Euronews

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Zelenskyy: Europe ‘should replace the U.S.’ in security guarantees

Responding to a question from Euronews, the Ukrainian leader said Europe’s commitment to assist Ukraine in case of a future Russian attack cannot replace the US security guarantees for Ukraine. For Kyiv these are “different things” and h...

Euronews

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U.S. riles China with $11 billion arms deal for Taiwan

The White House has announced an 11-billion-dollar weapons sales package for Taiwan. It's the second such deal under the current Trump administration and is likely to further strain relations between the U.S. and China.

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