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NATO expected to launch Arctic Sentry mission in coming days

Icebergs float in the water off Nuuk, Greenland. NATO said the Arctic Sentry mission could be launched as early as this week.
Icebergs float in the water off Nuuk, Greenland. NATO said the Arctic Sentry mission could be launched as early as this week.

German foreign minister to discuss sanctions, energy with Central Asian counterparts

German Minister of Foreign Affairs Johann Wadephul speaks during news conference in Riga, Latvia January 26, 2026. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins
German Minister of Foreign Affairs Johann Wadephul speaks during news conference in Riga, Latvia January 26, 2026. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 7, 2026

Residents standing next to burned cars at the site of an overnight Russian drone and missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, on Jan 28.
Residents standing next to burned cars at the site of an overnight Russian drone and missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, on Jan 28.

EU proposes new Russia sanctions targeting oil, banking, trade

Residents standing next to burned cars at the site of an overnight Russian drone and missile attack on the Ukrainian city of  Zaporizhzhia, on Jan 28.
Residents standing next to burned cars at the site of an overnight Russian drone and missile attack on the Ukrainian city of  Zaporizhzhia, on Jan 28.

Turkey to stress need to update customs union with EU during commissioner's visit

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks during a press conference after meeting with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi, in Istanbul, Turkey, January 30, 2026. REUTERS/Dilara Senkaya
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks during a press conference after meeting with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi, in Istanbul, Turkey, January 30, 2026. REUTERS/Dilara Senkaya

EU rethinks climate diplomacy after bruising COP30 summit, document shows

FILE PHOTO: Demonstrators attend the Fridays for Future protest '#JustTransitionNow' next to the Brandenburg Gate during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 30) which takes place in Belem, Brazil, in Berlin, Germany, November 14, 2025. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Demonstrators attend the Fridays for Future protest '#JustTransitionNow' next to the Brandenburg Gate during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 30) which takes place in Belem, Brazil, in Berlin, Germany, November 14, 2025. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse/File Photo

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 5, 2026

A 2008 photo shows a Russian Topol-M intercontinental ballistic missile on display in Red Square during Moscow's Victory Day Parade.
A 2008 photo shows a Russian Topol-M intercontinental ballistic missile on display in Red Square during Moscow's Victory Day Parade.

US, EU and Japan unveil critical minerals partnership

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other government officials posing for a family photo on the day of the Critical Minerals Ministerial, at the State Department in Washington, on Feb 4.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other government officials posing for a family photo on the day of the Critical Minerals Ministerial, at the State Department in Washington, on Feb 4.

Serbia seeks EU gas deals as it reduces Russian supplies, says President Vucic

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic attends an interview with Reuters in Belgrade, Serbia, February 4, 2026. REUTERS/Djordje Kojadinovic
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic attends an interview with Reuters in Belgrade, Serbia, February 4, 2026. REUTERS/Djordje Kojadinovic

Nestle widens infant formula recall after EU requests new toxin analysis

Nestle widened an infant formula recall to include a batch of Guigoz, contradicting analyst expectations that no further withdrawals would be needed from the Swiss group.
Nestle widened an infant formula recall to include a batch of Guigoz, contradicting analyst expectations that no further withdrawals would be needed from the Swiss group.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.