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Starmer says UK should 'do more' with EU in joint defense

Starmer says UK should 'do more' with EU in joint defense

European nations have scrambled to boost their militaries since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine

Asia
India faces hotter, drier February, threatening winter crops

India faces hotter, drier February, threatening winter crops

The country's northwestern wheat-growing region is likely to receive less than 78% of its long-term average rainfall

Europe
US, UK, Gulf states among nations condemning deadly attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan

US, UK, Gulf states among nations condemning deadly attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan

U.S. Charge d’Affaires Natalie Baker says Pakistani people deserve to live free from violence and fear

Middle East
Tehran warns of regional conflict if US attacks Iran

Tehran warns of regional conflict if US attacks Iran

We are not the initiators and do not want to attack any country, but the Iranian nation will strike a strong blow against anyone who attacks and harasses them, says Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

North America
US judge declines to halt Trump's Minnesota immigration agent surge

US judge declines to halt Trump's Minnesota immigration agent surge

Trump says he has ordered the Department of Homeland Security to 'under no circumstances' get involved with protests in Democratic-led cities