Geopolitics

Image for Russia continues to violate Kyiv-proposed ceasefire, Zelenskiy says
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Russia continues to violate Kyiv-proposed ceasefire, Zelenskiy says

May 7 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia continued to flout a Kyiv-proposed cease...

7th May, 2026

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Russia says 32 drones targeting Moscow shot down ahead of Victory Day

MOSCOW, May 7 (Reuters) - Russia said on Thursday that air defences had destroyed 32 drones heading...

7th May, 2026

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Israeli attack kills son of Hamas leader negotiating with Trump-led board

By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO, May 7 (Reuters) - An Israeli air strike has killed the son of Hamas' chi...

7th May, 2026

Image for Taiwan carries out first torpedo test fire for domestically made submarine
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Taiwan carries out first torpedo test fire for domestically made submarine

TAIPEI, May 7 (Reuters) - Taiwan has carried out the maiden torpedo test firing for its first domest...

7th May, 2026

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Trump sees swift end to war as Iran reviews US peace proposal

By Ariba Shahid, Steve Holland and Alexander Cornwell ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON/TEL AVIV, May 7 (Reuters)...

7th May, 2026

Image for Two drones from Russia crash in Latvia, damage oil storage facility
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Two drones from Russia crash in Latvia, damage oil storage facility

By Andrius Sytas and Janis Laizans RIGA, May 7 (Reuters) - Two drones entered NATO member Latvia fro...

7th May, 2026

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Two drones from Russia crash in Latvia, army says

By Andrius Sytas and Janis Laizans RIGA, May 7 (Reuters) - Two drones entered NATO member Latvia fro...

7th May, 2026

Image for Russia warns diplomatic missions to evacuate staff from Kyiv if Moscow launches mass strike
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Russia warns diplomatic missions to evacuate staff from Kyiv if Moscow launches mass strike

May 6 (Reuters) - Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that it had warned diplomatic missions...

6th May, 2026

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Macron says he discussed Hormuz situation with Iran's president

PARIS, May 6 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that he had held further...

6th May, 2026

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French aircraft carrier group moving into Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

PARIS, May 6 (Reuters) - France's Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier group is moving into the Red Se...

6th May, 2026

Image for China condemns Eswatini for being 'kept and fed' by Taiwan in travel row
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China condemns Eswatini for being 'kept and fed' by Taiwan in travel row

BEJING/TAIPEI, May 6 (Reuters) - China said on Wednesday Eswatini's leaders were being "kept and fed...

6th May, 2026

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NATO must spend 5% of GDP on defence by 2030, Poland says

WARSAW, May 6 (Reuters) - NATO countries need to hit the alliance's target of spending 5% of gross d...

6th May, 2026