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Albanian PM fires deputy as corruption investigation heats up

FILE PHOTO: Supporters of the Albanian opposition hold lights aloft during an anti-government protest, triggered by a corruption investigation into Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku, near the Prime Minister's office in Tirana, Albania, January 24, 2026. REUTERS/Florion Goga/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Supporters of the Albanian opposition hold lights aloft during an anti-government protest, triggered by a corruption investigation into Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku, near the Prime Minister's office in Tirana, Albania, January 24, 2026. REUTERS/Florion Goga/File Photo

Former MLS forward Twellman calls for concussion protocols ahead of World Cup

Jul 24, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; MLS Season Pass analyst Taylor Twellman speaks during the Leagues Cup 2024 Media Kickoff Event at Hilton Columbus Downtown. Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 24, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; MLS Season Pass analyst Taylor Twellman speaks during the Leagues Cup 2024 Media Kickoff Event at Hilton Columbus Downtown. Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

Washington presses Syria to shift from Chinese telecom systems

Driven by data, Oracle and Red Bull extend F1 title partnership

Oracle CEO Clay Magouyrk speaks at a Q&A following a tour of the OpenAI data center in Abilene, Texas, U.S., September 23, 2025.  REUTERS/Shelby Tauber/Pool
Oracle CEO Clay Magouyrk speaks at a Q&A following a tour of the OpenAI data center in Abilene, Texas, U.S., September 23, 2025.  REUTERS/Shelby Tauber/Pool

Belgium to deploy air-defence system in Antwerp Port to counter drone threats

FILE PHOTO: The nuclear plant of Doel is seen near the port of Antwerp, Belgium February 7, 2023. REUTERS/Clement Rossignol/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: The nuclear plant of Doel is seen near the port of Antwerp, Belgium February 7, 2023. REUTERS/Clement Rossignol/File Photo

Russia pounds Ukraine with missiles and drones, injuring at least 26

A resident walks next to her grandparents' house damaged during Russian drone and missile strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine February 26, 2026. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko
A resident walks next to her grandparents' house damaged during Russian drone and missile strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine February 26, 2026. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

Hungary’s Orban says Ukraine planning steps to disrupt energy system

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban attends the spring session of parliament in Budapest, Hungary, February 23, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban attends the spring session of parliament in Budapest, Hungary, February 23, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo

US warns Ukraine not to hit US interests in strikes on Russia energy infrastructure, envoy says

Ukraine's Ambassador to the US, Ms Olha Stefanishyna, holding a briefing on Feb 24, 2026, the fourth anniversary of Russia's 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine's Ambassador to the US, Ms Olha Stefanishyna, holding a briefing on Feb 24, 2026, the fourth anniversary of Russia's 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

UN in vote says Ukraine cannot be divided, on anniversary of Russia’s invasion

The UN vote was seen as a test of solidarity with Ukraine on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s 2022 invasion.
The UN vote was seen as a test of solidarity with Ukraine on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s 2022 invasion.

Putin tells FSB to better protect energy sector, warns foes against pushing Moscow too far

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Vietnamese Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung in Moscow, Russia, February 24, 2026. Maxim Shipenkov/Pool via REUTERS
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Vietnamese Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung in Moscow, Russia, February 24, 2026. Maxim Shipenkov/Pool via REUTERS

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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.