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A Tiny Mediterranean Island Feels the Heat of the Minerals War with China
As the West tries to outrun a dangerous dependency, Europe faces an uphill battle.
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Europe’s Main Military Powers Unveil Plans for Low-Cost Air-Defense Systems
Germany, France, Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom announced the initiative, known as LEAP, at a meeting in the Polish city of Krakow.
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NORAD Detects, Tracks Russian Military Aircraft Flying Near Alaska
NORAD highlighted that this activity from the Russian air force in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone ‘occurs regularly and is not seen as a threat.’
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UK Public Finances Show Record Surplus of $40.9 Billion in January
The boost has been put down to strong income tax and capital gains tax revenue, and lower debt interest payments.
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Sweden Announces $1.42 Billion Air Defense Package for Ukraine
Sweden has also recently committed $100 million toward a NATO-coordinated purchase of critical defense equipment from the United States for Ukraine.
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Why Trump Wants UK to Keep the Chagos Islands: What to Know
The U.S. president has rebuked the British government over its decision to hand over the archipelago, home to a U.S.–UK joint military base, to Mauritius.
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US Figure Skater Alysa Liu’s Father Rules Out Representing China, Cites Human Rights Concerns
Her father, Arthur Liu, fled China after becoming a wanted man because of his involvement in the Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests in 1989.
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German Court Orders X to Hand Over Hungarian Election Data to Researchers
Elon Musk responded to the order, saying that X has already open-sourced its algorithm.
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Trump Urges UK to Retain Indian Ocean Territory Amid Iran Tensions
Diego Garcia has served as a key hub for U.S. and UK military operations in the Indian Ocean for decades.
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Poland Bans China-Made Cars From Entering Military Bases
The wave of low-cost Chinese models has triggered security concerns in Poland.
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French Authorities Search Arab World Institute After Epstein Files Spur Probe of Jack Lang
French financial prosecutors allege aggravated tax-fraud laundering after raids tied to ex-culture minister and renewed scrutiny of ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
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UK Inflation Falls to 3 Percent, Economists Forecast Interest Rate Cut in Spring
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said the Bank of England is expecting inflation to return to the 2 percent target within the next few months.
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US–Russia–Ukraine Peace Talks End in Geneva
The discussions came to a close on the morning of Feb. 18, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accusing Russia of trying to drag out negotiations.
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UK Must Step Up, Go Faster on Defense Spending, Starmer Says
The prime minister’s comments follow calls by UK and German defense chiefs for the public to back an increase in military spending.
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Rubio’s Warm Munich Address Carries Stark Warning for Europe
The secretary of state’s speech made many European leaders uneasy, but he still received a standing ovation.
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EU Investigates Shein Over ‘Addictive Designs’ and Sales of Childlike Sex Dolls
The investigation is the latest in a series of actions the EU has taken that affect Chinese-owned tech and e-commerce firms.
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Ukraine Must Reach a Deal With Russia Fast, Trump Says Ahead of Geneva Peace Talks
Delegations from the nations will meet in the Swiss city for the third round of trilateral talks aimed at ending the war.
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Democrats With 2028 Ambitions Use Munich Conference to Build Foreign Policy Profiles
Several possible presidential contenders positioned their party as a reliable alternative to Trump on the international stage.
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Rubio Signs Civil Nuclear Energy Deal With Hungary
Rubio also met with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who is campaigning to be elected to his fifth consecutive term in office.
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A Tiny Mediterranean Island Feels the Heat of the Minerals War with China
As the West tries to outrun a dangerous dependency, Europe faces an uphill battle.
|
Europe’s Main Military Powers Unveil Plans for Low-Cost Air-Defense Systems
Germany, France, Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom announced the initiative, known as LEAP, at a meeting in the Polish city of Krakow.
|
NORAD Detects, Tracks Russian Military Aircraft Flying Near Alaska
NORAD highlighted that this activity from the Russian air force in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone ‘occurs regularly and is not seen as a threat.’
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UK Public Finances Show Record Surplus of $40.9 Billion in January
The boost has been put down to strong income tax and capital gains tax revenue, and lower debt interest payments.
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Sweden Announces $1.42 Billion Air Defense Package for Ukraine
Sweden has also recently committed $100 million toward a NATO-coordinated purchase of critical defense equipment from the United States for Ukraine.
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Why Trump Wants UK to Keep the Chagos Islands: What to Know
The U.S. president has rebuked the British government over its decision to hand over the archipelago, home to a U.S.–UK joint military base, to Mauritius.
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US Figure Skater Alysa Liu’s Father Rules Out Representing China, Cites Human Rights Concerns
Her father, Arthur Liu, fled China after becoming a wanted man because of his involvement in the Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests in 1989.
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German Court Orders X to Hand Over Hungarian Election Data to Researchers
Elon Musk responded to the order, saying that X has already open-sourced its algorithm.
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Trump Urges UK to Retain Indian Ocean Territory Amid Iran Tensions
Diego Garcia has served as a key hub for U.S. and UK military operations in the Indian Ocean for decades.
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Poland Bans China-Made Cars From Entering Military Bases
The wave of low-cost Chinese models has triggered security concerns in Poland.
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French Authorities Search Arab World Institute After Epstein Files Spur Probe of Jack Lang
French financial prosecutors allege aggravated tax-fraud laundering after raids tied to ex-culture minister and renewed scrutiny of ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
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UK Inflation Falls to 3 Percent, Economists Forecast Interest Rate Cut in Spring
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said the Bank of England is expecting inflation to return to the 2 percent target within the next few months.
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US–Russia–Ukraine Peace Talks End in Geneva
The discussions came to a close on the morning of Feb. 18, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accusing Russia of trying to drag out negotiations.
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UK Must Step Up, Go Faster on Defense Spending, Starmer Says
The prime minister’s comments follow calls by UK and German defense chiefs for the public to back an increase in military spending.
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Rubio’s Warm Munich Address Carries Stark Warning for Europe
The secretary of state’s speech made many European leaders uneasy, but he still received a standing ovation.
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EU Investigates Shein Over ‘Addictive Designs’ and Sales of Childlike Sex Dolls
The investigation is the latest in a series of actions the EU has taken that affect Chinese-owned tech and e-commerce firms.
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Ukraine Must Reach a Deal With Russia Fast, Trump Says Ahead of Geneva Peace Talks
Delegations from the nations will meet in the Swiss city for the third round of trilateral talks aimed at ending the war.
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Democrats With 2028 Ambitions Use Munich Conference to Build Foreign Policy Profiles
Several possible presidential contenders positioned their party as a reliable alternative to Trump on the international stage.
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Rubio Signs Civil Nuclear Energy Deal With Hungary
Rubio also met with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who is campaigning to be elected to his fifth consecutive term in office.
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