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Israel and Lebanon Hold First Direct Talks in Decades
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Israel and Lebanon Hold First Direct Talks in Decades

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to and held their first direct negotiations in decades, with talks facilitated by the United States. An Israeli envoy described the discussions as an excellent exchange of views.

Trump Extends Iran Strike Pause Until April 6; Global Markets React
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Trump Extends Iran Strike Pause Until April 6; Global Markets React

US President Donald Trump has extended the pause on military strikes against Iran's energy infrastructure until April 6, citing positive negotiation progress. This decision, amid renewed Mideast tensions, has caused global markets to react, with oil prices falling and Seoul and Tokyo stocks opening sharply lower.

[Graphic News] Portugal tops retirement living rankings
CultureKorea Herald1mo ago

[Graphic News] Portugal tops retirement living rankings

Portugal ranks as the best country in the world for retirement, according to the France-based retirement information website Retraite Sans Frontieres. The country scored high for its low cost of living, favorable climate and environment, tax benefits and retirement visas. Spain and Greece followed in second and third place, with Thailand, Mauritius, Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal, Vietnam and Indonesia rounding out the top 10. The rankings are drawing attention amid a growing trend of retirees, parti

UK Halts Return of Chagos Islands to Mauritius
Politicsnewsbeast1mo ago

UK Halts Return of Chagos Islands to Mauritius

Britain has paused the process of ratifying an agreement to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago, which includes the strategically vital island of Diego Garcia hosting a US military base, to Mauritius.

Trump flips position on UK's Chagos Islands deal approval
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Trump flips position on UK's Chagos Islands deal approval

After initially saying he supported the deal, the US president called it a "big mistake." London stood by the agreement, saying it was the "only way" to guarantee a strategic joint military base with the US.

Delay in Chagos Islands Sovereignty Bill
WorldThe Independent5d ago

Delay in Chagos Islands Sovereignty Bill

A minister lamented a 'regrettable delay' in the Chagos Islands bill, with the final draft yet to be agreed upon for handing sovereignty over the islands to Mauritius.

Middle East Conflict Fuels Global Economic Stagflation, Energy Crisis, and Rising Costs
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Middle East Conflict Fuels Global Economic Stagflation, Energy Crisis, and Rising Costs

The Middle East conflict continues to impact the global economy, leading to potential stagflation, rising mortgage rates in the US, and lower Wall Street trading. South Korea has implemented a 12-step plan to reduce energy consumption due to surging oil prices, while Europe faces a potential gas price explosion if LNG imports from Qatar remain halted, and global fuel prices are causing concern in places like Manila.

Four Chagossians return to islands in attempt to stop British transfer to Mauritius
WorldThe Guardian2mo ago

Four Chagossians return to islands in attempt to stop British transfer to Mauritius

Group says they intend to establish permanent settlement but Mauritius attorney general calls their move a ‘publicity stunt’ Four Chagos Islanders have landed on one of the archipelago’s atolls to establish what they say will be a permanent settlement, in an attempt to complicate a British plan to transfer the territory to Mauritius. The Mauritius attorney general said the move was a publicity stunt designed to create conflict over a 2025 agreement with Britain on handing over sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory, which is opposed by some Chagossians who accuse Mauritius of decades of neglect. Mauritius has denied the accusations. Continue reading...

Kenya Faces Fuel Shortages, Calls for Subsidies, and Donkey Transport Crisis
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Kenya Faces Fuel Shortages, Calls for Subsidies, and Donkey Transport Crisis

Fuel retailers in Kenya are experiencing shortages of supplies, a direct consequence of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, leading to calls for the return of subsidies and price reductions as a fuel crisis looms, which has also sparked a donkey transport crisis in Lamu due to the closure of the only donkey healthcare facility.

[Graphic News] Portugal tops retirement living rankings 포르투갈, 은퇴 이민 국가 1위 선정
WorldKorea Herald1mo ago

[Graphic News] Portugal tops retirement living rankings 포르투갈, 은퇴 이민 국가 1위 선정

Portugal tops retirement living rankings 포르투갈, 은퇴 이민 국가 1위 선정 Portugal ranks as the best country in the world for retirement, according to the France-based retirement information website Retraite Sans Frontieres. 프랑스에 본사를 둔 은퇴 정보 웹사이트 '국경 없는 은퇴'에 따르면, 포르쿠갈이 세계에서 은퇴 후 가장 살기 좋은 나라 1위로 선정되었다. The country scored high for its low cost of living, favorable climate and environment, tax benefits and retirement visas. Spain and Greece followed in second and third place, with Thailand, Mauritius, Morocco,

UK has not paused Chagos Island deal ratification after US criticism
PoliticsTimes of India1mo ago

UK has not paused Chagos Island deal ratification after US criticism

Britain clarified it has not paused the ratification of a deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius. While discussions with the US continue, a foreign office spokesperson stated no deadline exists and timings will be announced normally. This comes after US President Trump criticized the deal, which preserves US operations on Diego Garcia through a 99-year lease.

Donald Trump turns against UK Chagos Islands plan again
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Donald Trump turns against UK Chagos Islands plan again

President suggests US could use Diego Garcia airfield for potential strikes against Iran Donald Trump changed his mind on supporting the Chagos Islands deal because the UK will not permit its airbases to be used for a pre-emptive US strike on Iran, the Guardian has been told. In his latest change of heart on the deal, the US president said on social media that Keir Starmer was “making a big mistake” by handing sovereignty of the islands to Mauritius in exchange for continued use by the UK and US of their airbase on one of the islands, Diego Garcia. Continue reading...