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It is time to use Russia’s frozen assets to help Ukraine
Western concerns about the transfer of Russian funds seized in the West to Ukraine are unfounded.
Sudan suspends contacts with IGAD mediating group: Foreign ministry
The army-aligned government accused IGAD of 'violating' the country's sovereignty by inviting the RSF chief to a summit.
Israel’s new $15bn war budget: What’s it for and what gets cut?
The Israeli government approves an increase to its annual budget, but not without a lot of infighting.
Israel’s war on Gaza is the deadliest for journalists
Journalists in Gaza are facing the deadliest war against their profession in history.
Does open source intelligence help find the facts in Gaza?
With access to Gaza restricted, researchers rely on open source intelligence to know what’s happening on the ground.
UK takes centre stage in Red Sea action, targeting Yemen’s Houthis
Three Royal Navy Frigates are now in the region, as the UK ramps up to its biggest military footprint since the Cold War
Polish truckers agree to suspend border protest until March
Truck drivers had blocked border since November, demanding restrictions be reintroduced for Ukrainian hauliers.
What is Myanmar’s Three Brotherhood Alliance that’s resisting the military?
The alliance has seen recent gains over military troops, but its successes are limited.
Flash floods in Mauritius
Cyclone Belal brought flash floods, submerging cars in its path along roads in Port Louis, Mauritius.
US claims seizure of Iranian weapons bound for Yemen’s Houthis
The haul is the first since the Houthis began attacks on Red Sea shipping in November.

