Category: 2025-05-09
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Tensions Escalate in Asia as China’s J-10 ‘Dragon’ Debuts in India-Pakistan Conflict

Local sources from India: ABP News, aajtak.in. UK coverage: Financial Times. In a recent development that underscores the growing military tensions in Asia, reports have emerged of China’s J-10 ‘Dragon’ fighter jet making its combat debut in the ongoing India-Pakistan conflict. This event marks a significant moment in military aviation…
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Sweden’s National Security Adviser Resigns Amid Photo Scandal

Local sources from Sweden: DN, Sveriges Radio. UK coverage: politico.eu. In a striking development that has rocked the Swedish government, the newly appointed national security adviser, Tobias Thyberg, has tendered his resignation merely hours after his appointment. The resignation came to light following inquiries by Dagens Nyheter (DN) about ‘sensitive’…
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UK to Impose New Sanctions on Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’ Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict

Local sources from United Kingdom: GOV.UK, BBC. UK coverage: BBC. In a significant escalation of pressure on Moscow, the United Kingdom is gearing up to announce a comprehensive package of sanctions targeting the so-called ‘shadow fleet’ of oil tankers, which are instrumental in circumventing Western sanctions imposed on Russian energy…
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U.S. to Allow Private Firms to Deliver Aid to Gaza Amidst UN Concerns

Local sources from Israel: ynet, הארץ. UK coverage: BBC. In a significant development, the United States has announced plans to facilitate humanitarian aid to Gaza through private firms, a move that has sparked debate over its implications for civilian safety and the neutrality of humanitarian efforts. The U.S. Ambassador to…
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Mexico Sues Google Over ‘Gulf of America’ Renaming Controversy

Local sources from Mexico: LatinUS, EL PAÍS. UK coverage: The Guardian. In a bold legal move, the Mexican government under President Claudia Sheinbaum has initiated a lawsuit against tech giant Google. The cause of the dispute? The renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the ‘Gulf of America’ on Google…
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Tensions Rise as Ukraine Unveils Hungarian Spy Network; Budapest Expels Ukrainian Diplomats

Local sources from Ukraine: Слово і Діло, UKR.NET. UK coverage: politico.eu. In a revelation that has stirred diplomatic tensions between Ukraine and Hungary, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has uncovered what it alleges to be a Hungarian spy network operating within its borders. According to Ukrainian authorities, former members…
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China and Russia Strengthen ‘No Limits’ Partnership Amid US Criticism

Local sources from Russia: Президент России, БИЗНЕС Online — Новости Казани. UK coverage: The Guardian. In a significant development during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Moscow to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, China and Russia have pledged to deepen their ‘no limits’…