Rubio delivers Trump’s ultimatum to Panama

The US president has warned “something very powerful” will happen unless Panama curbs Chinese influence over the canal US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged Panama to reduce Chinese influence over the Panama Canal or face potential US retaliation. He made the remarks in Panama City on Sunday during his first overseas trip as…

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Iran confirms ceasefire with Israel

Tehran has warned that it will deliver a “decisive response” to any violations of the truce by West Jerusalem Iran has agreed to a ceasefire with Israel since Tehran’s military objectives have been achieved, the Iranian Supreme National Security Council has announced. DETAILS TO FOLLOW

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Explosion heard near Russian consulate in France

Firefighters and police are reportedly at the scene in Marseille, according to the BFM news outlet An explosion has reportedly taken place near the Russian consulate in the French city of Marseille, the local BFM news outlet has reported. The details of the incident are unconfirmed, although the outlet has stated that around 30 firefighters…

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EU to gamble with Russia’s frozen assets – Politico

Brussels eyes “riskier investments” to squeeze more cash for Ukraine from Russia’s immobilized funds, according to a report The European Union is looking to channel billions of euros in profits from frozen Russian assets into “riskier investments” to boost funding for Ukraine, Politico has reported, citing sources. Officials reportedly view the move as a way…

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