On February 10, 2026, in Baku, Azerbaijan and the United States officially signed a strategic partnership agreement after a high-level visit marked by a meeting between President Ilham Aliyev and US Vice President J.D. Vance. The ceremony, held at the Presidential Palace, followed hours of bilateral and broader talks on regional security, energy, technological cooperation, and long-term economic

The prior Conservative administration appointed Michael Grade, a Tory peer, as chair in 2022. His term concludes on April 26, and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, overseeing the recruitment, aims to announce his successor before that date.
The interview panel, consisting of civil servants and independent members, is set to provide Technology Secretary Liz Kendall with a short

Telde, located on Gran Canaria’s east coast, is often overlooked in favor of the island’s beach resorts and the capital, Las Palmas. However, with its historic quarters, churches, museums, and literary connections, Telde is an excellent choice for specialized religious and cultural tourism, appealing to travelers interested in heritage routes, local festivals, and storytelling. From the San Juan

“We are back to where we were 10 years ago in terms of France’s attractiveness,” Kamel stated during the presentation of the findings on Wednesday.
Only 17 percent of those surveyed expressed a positive economic outlook for France in the next two to three years. The significant concerns identified include the high cost of labor, complex French labor laws, and political instabili

The Kalashnikov Concern will showcase the BK-16E high-speed transport-landing ship, the BK-10 assault boat, and the latest short-range territorial air defense system Krona-E at the World Defense Expo 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This information was shared on the company’s Telegram channel.
The World Defense Expo 2026 took place from February 8 to 12, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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The conflict in Ukraine is impacting life far beyond the war zone.
In this episode of the Brussels Playbook Podcast, hosts Zoya Sheftalovich and Ian Wishart discuss the European Commission’s new initiative to assist EU regions adjacent to Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine — such as eastern Poland, the Baltics, and Finland — where investment has declined, trade patterns have changed, and security issues

UNICEF representative in Ukraine, Munir Mammadzade, reported from a basement in Kherson that the city faces “constant fire,” with daily attacks destroying homes, infrastructure, and essential services for children and families.
“I have been constantly hearing artillery shelling,” he stated, describing another “massive, coordinated attack” that affected civilian and energy infrastructure overnig

The Trump administration is heavily invested in promoting AI success globally, marking a significant effort for the U.S. government, according to Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade William Kimmitt at a Washington event this month.
American companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta are announcing significant investments in India, gaining an advantage over China, which is sending a

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is under fire after a T-shirt featuring elements linked to the 1936 Berlin Olympics appeared in official Olympic online stores and quickly sold out. Holocaust organizations and German politicians argue the item echoes Nazi-era propaganda aesthetics and should not be commercialized without context. The IOC says the limited-run product is about protecting t

The Coordination Committee of the Special Procedures of the Human Rights Council issued a statement condemning actions by Ministers from certain states for using fabricated facts and criticizing Ms. Albanese for comments she never made.
In her speech, Albanese mentioned, “We as a humanity have a common enemy.” She clarified during her remarks and afterward that she was referring to a &