International

The Iranian news agency Fars News Agency, close to the regime, published a satellite photograph on Monday evening of the Al Dhafra air base in the United Arab Emirates, which hosts French forces. Emmanuel Macron reacted on Tuesday, stating that France remains «very vigilant» and ensures optimal security for its troops deployed in the region for counter-terrorism efforts.

February 03, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Building on December's initial accord, Mexico and the US agreed to a minimum annual Rio Grande water supply of 350,000 acre-feet, addressing drought deficits and past shortfalls under the 1944 Water Treaty. The deal follows a call between Presidents Sheinbaum and Trump, with plans for debt repayment and monthly oversight to support border communities.

Vice President Sara Duterte said her detained father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, refused to replace lead counsel Nicholas Kaufman despite the lawyer's unsuccessful bid to halt upcoming ICC confirmation of charges hearings. Speaking after visiting him in The Hague, she relayed his instructions to the legal team as pre-trial proceedings resume next month.

January 29, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Asean will not endorse Myanmar's military-controlled elections, Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro said on Thursday, January 29. This marks the bloc's toughest stance yet against the junta's bid for international legitimacy. There is no consensus on endorsing them, she noted after meetings in Cebu.

In Germany, a debate is raging over whether the country should boycott the 2026 Football World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico due to US President Donald Trump's policies. Politicians voice concerns about visa restrictions and violence by US authorities, while football officials criticize the discussion as premature. The decision lies with sports associations, not politics.

January 25, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Rassemblement National leaders Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella must again justify their closeness to Donald Trump, as in the 2017 and 2022 elections. On a January 25, 2026, TV show, Bardella defended himself against accusations of fervent support for the US president.