World News
'No to war': Sánchez reaffirms Spain's stance on Trump's Iran campaign
The Spanish prime minister has hit back at Donald Trump's announcement that he will block trade with Spain due to Madrid's reluctance to take part in the US offensive against Iran and allow the US use of the Rota and Morón bases.
World News
Germany warned of Iranian sleeper cells after Tehran's fatwa on West
Experts in Germany have warned that Iran-linked sleeper cells could strike in Europe after a fatwa was issued by Tehran over the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as Berlin boosts vigilance and US probes possible terror attacks.
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Israel
Trump 'not thrilled' with Iran, contemplates military action
Top US diplomat Marco Rubio is set to embark on a two-day visit to Israel early next week as tensions remain high following the latest nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran. Travel advisories to Israel have been issued by many countries, prompting many to believe a US attack may be imminent.
USA
Troop and funding pledges come in for Trump's Gaza plan
After signing the Board of Peace’s founding declaration in Davos, the plan for Gaza will now move to concrete implementation. Commitments include reconstruction funding, infrastructure rebuilding and, in one case, troop deployment within the US-backed stabilisation framework for the Strip.
Switzerland
Why do Iran and the US choose Switzerland as common ground for talks?
Since the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran, Switzerland has played a pivotal diplomatic role, serving as a conduit for exchanging documents and proposals when direct communication between Washington and Tehran was limited or nonexistent.
Hungary
‘We want you to continue,’ Rubio tells Orbán ahead of key elections
The US Secretary of State praised the Hungarian prime minister's relationship with Donald Trump as his ruling Fidesz Party trails the opposition ahead of an April election. Orbán has endorsed a peaceful transfer of power if he is defeated.
