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France 24

February 06, 2026

Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi Seeks Power Boost in Snap Election

Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi, in a daring move, calls early elections seeking a consolidated sway, leveraging her growing popularity amid local and global challenges.

#Japan #Sanae Takaichi #snap election

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BBC

February 06, 2026

Israeli Intelligence Scandal: Cigarette Smuggling into Gaza Uncovered

Israeli reservist Bezalel Zini faces charges for smuggling cigarettes into Gaza, revealing vulnerabilities in security.

#Israel #Gaza #smuggling

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The Guardian

February 06, 2026

Prince Andrew's 2010 UAE Visit Tied to Epstein Controversy

Emails reveal Prince Andrew vouched for Epstein during a UAE state visit in 2010 to Queen Elizabeth II, raising fresh scrutiny.

#geopolitics #UK-UAE relations #Prince Andrew

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Al Jazeera

February 06, 2026

Palestinian Activist Umer Khalid in Hospital Amid Hunger Strike

Activist Umer Khalid hospitalised after a hunger strike led to organ failure, highlighting the escalating risks faced by Palestine Action prisoners.

#Palestine #activism #hunger strike

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BBC

February 06, 2026

Future Uncertain as US-Russia Nuclear Treaty Expires

New START's expiration marks an era of unchecked nuclear arsenals, raising global security concerns.

#nuclear arms #US-Russia relations #arms control

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France 24

February 06, 2026

Ukraine and Russia Conduct First Prisoner Swap in Months

Ukraine and Russia exchange 157 prisoners each amid US-led talks, marking the first such swap in months.

#Ukraine #Russia #prisoner exchange

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The Guardian

February 06, 2026

Xi Cautions Trump on Taiwan Arms Amidst Assertive US-China Relations

Xi Jinping urges Donald Trump to exercise caution on Taiwan arms sales as Taiwan reaffirms strong US ties.

#China #US #Taiwan

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BBC

February 06, 2026

Israel Considers Regime Change in Iran with Trump's Support

Israel's PM Netanyahu seeks US support for drastic action against Iran, eyeing regime change with Trump’s intervention.

#Israel #Iran #Netanyahu

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The New York Times

February 06, 2026

Iran Intensifies Crackdown on Protest Supporters Amid Unrest

Iran's government takes harsh measures against protest supporters with arrests and asset seizures, yet resilience persists.

#Iran #protests #geopolitics

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BBC

February 06, 2026

Iran Braces for Potential US Attack Repercussions: A New Era?

Iran's threat to respond to US attacks differently stems from tensions last summer, potentially leading to significant geopolitical shifts.

#Iran #US #geopolitics

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France 24

February 06, 2026

US and Russia Renew Military Dialogue Amid Warming Relations

US and Russia reestablish military talks, signaling a thaw in relations and a potential shift in Ukrainian conflict dynamics.

#US-Russia relations #military dialogue #Ukraine conflict

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Al Jazeera

February 06, 2026

Israel's Controversial Use of Food as a War Tactic in Gaza

A new revelation shows Gaza's starvation may be a deliberate strategy to alter its societal structure, with dire implications.

#Gaza #Israel #food scarcity

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