Trump says China’s Xi to visit US ‘toward the end of the year’
Trump is expected to visit China in April. Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 9, 2026
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 9, 2026 Read More
Portugal elects Socialist as president by landslide, exit polls show
Moderate Socialist Antonio Seguro won 64 per cent of the votes, beating his far-right, anti-establishment rival. Read More
Socialist defeats far-right candidate in Portugal’s presidential runoff, exit polls show
LISBON, Feb 8 – Moderate Socialist Antonio Jose Seguro appeared to be headed for a landslide victory in Portugal’s presidential runoff on Sunday, with two exit polls putting him in…
Norwegian diplomat steps down over Epstein ties, in widening scandal
OSLO, Feb 8 – Norway’s foreign ministry on Sunday said a prominent ambassador, Mona Juul, would step down due to a “serious failure of judgement” over ties to late sex…
Iran insists on right to enrichment, ready for confidence-building
DUBAI, Feb 8 – Recognition of Iran’s right to enrich uranium is key for nuclear talks with the U.S. to succeed, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Sunday. Read More
Israel to take more West Bank powers and relax settler land buys, media say
JERUSALEM, Feb 8 – Israel’s security cabinet approved a series of steps on Sunday that would make it easier for settlers in the occupied West Bank to buy land while…
Saudi Arabia orders 20 high-speed trains from Spain’s Talgo
MADRID, Feb 8 – Saudi Arabia has ordered 20 new high-speed trains from Spain’s Talgo SA, the company and Spain’s transport minister said on Sunday. Read More
Meloni and IOC condemn clashes in Olympics host Milan after protest
MILAN, Feb 8 – Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned anti-Olympics protesters as “enemies of Italy” after violence on the fringes of a demonstration in Milan on Saturday night and…
Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of military aggression, backing armed groups
ADDIS ABABA, Feb 8 – Ethiopia’s foreign minister has accused neighbouring Eritrea of military aggression and of supporting armed groups inside Ethiopian territory, according to a letter seen by Reuters…