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As strains inside NATO deepen over the Iran war, alliance Secretary General Mark Rutte has told several capitals that US President Donald Trump is seeking firm commitments within days to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, according to two European diplomats who spoke to Reuters. Mr Rutte held talks with Mr Trump in Washington on Wednesday as unease spread across the alliance over the conflict with Iran. "We note the frustration in Washington, but they did not consult allies either before or after starting this war," said one…

Brazil’s COP30 presidency pushed a compromise climate deal through in the Amazon city of Belém on Saturday that boosts finance for poorer nations but omits any explicit mention of fossil fuels — a glaring absence that exposed deep fractures among negotiating parties. The two-week summit, intended to show nations can still join forces on climate change after the United States declined to send an official delegation, ended after overnight negotiations and an overtime plenary in which several countries formally registered…

FILE - During a media chat, Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) spokesperson Abdiqadir Hassan Hirmooge, also known as Adani, expressed frustration. He highlighted Ethiopia's shortcomings in honoring the 2018 peace pact, urging a reevaluation amidst escalating tensions. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (AX) — The Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) has declared their intention to revisit the 2018 peace deal made with the Ethiopian government. They've pointed out the stagnant progress on numerous critical promises. While the…

First official reaction in Bamako after France's decision to suspend joint operations with the Malian armed forces. The Malian Foreign Ministry received the French Ambassador to Bamako, Joel Meyer, on Friday. At the end of the interview, a press release was published while other measures are being taken to calm the situation.…