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Trump praises UK troops as 'very brave,' says US-UK bond 'too strong to ever be broken'

Trump praises UK troops as 'very brave,' says US-UK bond 'too strong to ever be broken'

US president's comments follow British premier Starmer's rebuke over 'insulting' Afghanistan remarks

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Germany, Italy say cannot join Board of Peace in current form
23.01.2026

Germany, Italy say cannot join Board of Peace in current form

Meloni and Merz cite constitutional problems for not supporting the initiative

CIA chief pays secret visit to Poland amid tensions on NATO’s eastern flank
23.01.2026

CIA chief pays secret visit to Poland amid tensions on NATO’s eastern flank

Reported visit underscores close intelligence coordination between Warsaw, Washington at a time of persistent regional instability

1st day of trilateral Ukraine talks concludes in Abu Dhabi
23.01.2026

1st day of trilateral Ukraine talks concludes in Abu Dhabi

Consultations end after initial round as Kremlin cites progress, stresses ‘Anchorage formula’

UN chief calls for Economic and Social Council reform as it marks 80th anniversary
23.01.2026

UN chief calls for Economic and Social Council reform as it marks 80th anniversary

'ECOSOC has a vital role to play in our divided and unequal world — and we must waste no time in strengthening it,' says Guterres

UN rapporteur says Israeli demolition of UNRWA compound reflects broader attack on UN system
23.01.2026

UN rapporteur says Israeli demolition of UNRWA compound reflects broader attack on UN system

Francesca Albanese urges UN General Assembly action following demolition in East Jerusalem