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US drops rare earths deal with Ukraine amid tensions over peace talks
The United States is no longer considering signing a rare earths and minerals agreement with Ukraine, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, as Washington shifts its focus toward pushing for a peace deal.
Latin American leaders blast Trump-Zelensky diplomatic fallout
The diplomatic rift between the United States and Ukraine has drawn sharp criticism from Latin American leaders, with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro lambasting the Trump-Zelensky meeting.
Venezuela naval vessels enter disputed Guyana waters near ExxonMobil site
Venezuela's coast guard vessels allegedly entered Guyanese waters on March 1, approaching an ExxonMobil production vessel in the disputed offshore region, Guyana's President Irfaan Ali has announced.
Serbian president accuses protesters of ruining the economy
Political instability has stymied Serbia's efforts to secure and investment-grade rating, but country is still set to achieve one of Europe's highest growth rates this year.
Cristiano Ronaldo misses Iran match amid conflicting reports on reasons
Cristiano Ronaldo has been excluded from Al-Nassr's squad for their AFC Champions League round of 16 match against Esteghlal Tehran in Iran
Iran has "technical capacity" to produce nuclear weapons, says official
An Iranian MP has said that Iran possesses the technical capacity to produce nuclear weapons, stating that only its "will" has stopped it from do so.
Turkey invited to top table as Europe scrambles to rearm
With European powers facing sobering reality of possible future with little or no US defence support, attention has turned to Ankara's big defence manufacturing capacity and 800,000-strong army.
Turkmenistan: Shortage of conscripts hampers military modernisation
Ashgabat contemplates raising draft age.
One killed, four injured in stabbing attack in Haifa, Israel
A 70-year-old man was killed and four others wounded in a stabbing attack at the Marine Center in Haifa on the morning of March 3.
Emerging Europe’s Ukraine critics unleashed by Trump’s attack on Zelenskiy
Leaders of Bulgaria, Georgia and Hungary back Trump in row with Ukrainian president and slam Europe's handling of the war.
Pressure to seize Russian frozen funds builds, but no consensus yet
The pressure on EU leaders to seize Russia’s $300bn in frozen Central Bank of Russia funds is building as the US threatens to withdraw its support for Ukraine completely, but there is no consensus on the move yet.
Viktor Orban urges EU to start direct talks with Russia on Ukraine
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban has called on the European Union to begin direct talks with Russia on ending the conflict in Ukraine, a move that highlights growing divisions within the bloc over its approach to the war.
Romanian prosecutors leak evidence linking far-right politician Georgescu to coup d'etat plot
Armed group led by Georgescu's bodyguard Horațiu Potra reportedly planned to "trigger chaos" in Romania then seize state institutions.
Indian markets likely to face volatility after Trump-Zelenskiy meeting
Indian financial markets are grappling with renewed uncertainty following the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, which concluded with a near altercation.
Japan’s PM calls for patience after Trump’s latest public spat
The Trump - Vance ambush of Zelenskiy in Washington has Japan working to play peacemaker half a world away
UPDATED: Iran’s President Pezeshkian rejects negotiations with US President Trump
Iran’s President, Masoud Pezeshkian, acknowledged the severe economic challenges posed by US sanctions during a parliamentary hearing on March 2, but reaffirmed Tehran’s refusal to engage in dialogue with Washington.
Europe at a "crossroads" as EU leaders gather in London to respond to growing defence crisis
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has urged European leaders to “step up” to a “once-in-a-generation moment” for the continent’s security at an emergency summit called in London on March 2.
Druze militiamen in Syria's south clash with new Damascus Islamist-led regime
Violent clashes broke out in Jaramana, a suburb near Damascus, between Syria’s new Turkish-backed administration security forces and local Druze militias.
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Iranian parliament impeaches economy minister
Iran’s Parliament has voted to impeach Economy Minister Abdolnasser Hemmati on March 2, only a few months after granting him a vote of confidence.
North Korean soldiers fighting in Ukraine were told they were fighting against South Koreans
North Korean soldiers sent to fight for Russia in Ukraine were deceived into thinking they were battling South Korean forces.