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Philippines urges China to keep rhetoric calm

The Philippines has called on China to adopt a more measured tone in official statements, as tensions rise amid an ongoing exchange of sharp rhetoric between Chinese diplomats and Philippine officials.

11 Feb 2026-12:15
UN warns new measures may speed West Bank settlements

New Israeli measures could accelerate the expansion of settlements in the occupied West Bank, according to the head of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees.

11 Feb 2026-12:05
Macron urges EU to resume Russia talks

French President Emmanuel Macron has called on European partners to consider reopening dialogue with Russia while ensuring Ukraine is not pressured in any potential negotiations.

10 Feb 2026-16:18
Vance deletes ‘Armenian genocide’ post after Yerevan visit

U.S. Vice President JD Vance deleted a social media post referencing the “Armenian genocide” after visiting a memorial complex in Yerevan.

10 Feb 2026-15:00
Japan to join NATO plan to fund US weapons for Ukraine

Japan could join a NATO-led initiative to help fund the purchase of U.S. weapons for Ukraine, according to media reports citing alliance officials.

10 Feb 2026-14:58
Only 397 people cross Rafah since Feb 2

Only 397 people have been allowed to pass through the Rafah border crossing since February 2, far below the initially scheduled number of 1,600.

10 Feb 2026-13:37
Germany plans €536 million strike drone order

Germany plans to order strike drones worth about 536 million euros from domestic defense startups Helsing and Stark Defence as part of a broader military modernization effort.

10 Feb 2026-13:15
Chargé d’Affaires: US firms to help realize August 8 agreements

US Charge d'Affaires Amy Carlon has welcomed representatives of 31 leading US companies to Baku to discuss investment and economic cooperation opportunities, US Embassy in Azerbaijan wrote on X.

10 Feb 2026-12:47
Macron says Europe’s FCAS fighter jet project not dead

French President Emmanuel Macron said Europe’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS) fighter jet programme remains active despite recent setbacks in negotiations.

10 Feb 2026-11:27
Israeli forces kill militants in Gaza

Israeli forces killed four militants in southern Gaza on Monday during a clash near Rafah, while a Palestinian farmer was also reported dead in a separate incident.

09 Feb 2026-17:58

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