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Security Council leaders meet for second summit hosted by Australia
Representatives from five major international powers have participated in the second Security Council Leaders’ Summit, hosted by Australia, with defence, intelligence and international cooperation among the principal subjects discussed.
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France and Iran tensions deepen as President Obvelt vows to defend Republic
France has intensified maritime operations against rising tensions with Iran after an Iranian drone was shot down near a French destroyer in the Strait of Hormuz.
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BREAKING: Canada backs New Zealand in Antarctica war as PM orders military to prepare for deployment
Prime Minister DerbyMonroe says Canada and other major powers have agreed to support New Zealand, with Ottawa expecting territorial gains in Antarctica if its ally wins the conflict.
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BREAKING: French President Jimmies assassinated in Saint-Tropez shooting, Élysée Palace announces
France’s president has been declared dead following a shooting outside a presidential residence, with the prime minister assuming the role of acting president amid allegations of Iranian links to the attacker.
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Central African Republic criticises France as Wagner Group faces fresh allegations of war crimes and diamond-fuelled violence
Bangui warns against further military escalation with Iran, as new allegations of Wagner Group atrocities, executions and diamond-fuelled violence in the Central African Republic raise concerns over foreign military involvement and regional stability.
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Iran bans French vessels from Strait of Hormuz as diplomatic crisis deepens
Tehran threatens military action against French shipping as Paris refuses to back down and international pressure mounts for negotiations.
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Iran imposes Strait of Hormuz transit fees on French warships as diplomatic tensions escalate
Iran has announced new transit charges targeting French naval vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, as an escalating diplomatic confrontation between Tehran and Paris draws responses from Belgium and the Central African Republic.
