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The Plastic Pollution Crisis

TheDiplomat - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 07:53
The evidence is now overwhelming, current levels of plastic production and consumption are unsustainable.

La Macédoine du Nord a du mal à arrêter le tabac

Courrier des Balkans / Macédoine - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 06:55

Cafés enfumés et cigarettes allumées partout : un projet de loi entend durcir les règles sur le tabagisme. Soutenue par les médecins mais contestée par les commerçants, la réforme ravive la polémique dans un pays grand producteur de tabac.

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Thailand Prepares to Vote in High-stakes General Election

TheDiplomat - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 06:24
No party is expected to win the 251-seat majority needed to rule alone.

South Korea/United States : South Korean defence mission airs its dirty laundry in Washington courts

Intelligence Online - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 06:00
The South Korean embassy's defence mission in the United States did not mince its words when it filed a complaint [...]

United States : Lobbying firm close to Trump capitalises on critical minerals interest

Intelligence Online - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 06:00
The Washington-based lobby group Javelin Advisors LLC, founded by former associates of President Donald Trump, has capitalised on the increased [...]

France/Turkey : Presidents, spymasters, Snoop Dogg and the Ballon d'Or: the small firm driving the world's elite around Paris

Intelligence Online - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 06:00
The next G7 summit is not due to be held in the French spa town of Evian until 15 June, [...]

France/Saudi Arabia : French defence industry heads to Riyadh with no expectations

Intelligence Online - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 06:00
At a preparatory meeting for the World Defense Show in Riyadh from 8-12 February, attended by the French ambassador to [...]

Italy : Linguists wanted at Italy's AISE

Intelligence Online - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 06:00
Italy's AISE foreign intelligence and security agency (Agenzia informazioni e sicurezza esterna) has recently pored over the reasons for a [...]

United States : New US space intelligence chief faces challenge of Trump's beloved Space Force

Intelligence Online - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 06:00
In taking up her new job as head of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) on 5 November, Major General Michele [...]

The Real Risks of the Saudi-UAE Feud

Foreign Affairs - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 06:00
Regional rivalry will raise tensions far beyond the Gulf.

US Government Removes Embargo on Arms Sales to Cambodia

TheDiplomat - Fri, 06/02/2026 - 01:15
The Department of Commerce's ruling is the latest sign of the positive momentum in relations between Phnom Penh and Washington.

Documentaire | La vente secrète des juifs de Roumanie

Courrier des Balkans - Thu, 05/02/2026 - 23:59

Le documentaire La vente secrète des juifs de Roumanie du réalisateur Pierre Goetschel sera projeté dans le cadre du Luchon Festival.
Le 5 février 2026 à 16 heures.
Renseignements : https://luchon-festival.com

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Félix Tshisekedi à Washington : les accords de paix RDC - Rwanda "stagnent" (baromètre)

France24 / Afrique - Thu, 05/02/2026 - 23:19
Deux mois après la signature de l'accord de paix entre le Rwanda et la RD Congo, Félix Tshisekedi est de retour à Washington. Le président congolais y a notamment rencontré Marco Rubio, pour faire le point sur l'application des textes. Au Nigeria, Bola Tinubu déploie l'armée dans l'ouest du pays après une attaque qui a fait plus de 160 morts. 
Categories: Afrique, Défense

Indonesia’s $80 Billion Wake-Up Call

TheDiplomat - Thu, 05/02/2026 - 22:51
The country's recent stock crash was a clear warning that the world will no longer invest in a market dominated by a handful of powerful families.

F-15SA Development Aircraft Used to Test AGM-84 Harpoon Block II Update

The Aviationist Blog - Thu, 05/02/2026 - 22:50
The U.S. Navy used one of Boeing’s F-15SA instrumented aircraft to conduct the final test flight of the AGM-84 Harpoon Block II Update at the Point Mugu Sea Range. The U.S. Navy’s Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) announced the successful completion of the third and final planned flight test of the Harpoon Block II Update […]
Categories: Defence`s Feeds, PECO

At the scene: Muslims killed 'over rejection of extremist ideology' in Nigeria

BBC Africa - Thu, 05/02/2026 - 18:15
At least 78 bodies have been buried, while it's feared that more than 170 people were killed altogether.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Protests in Iran: call for EU action – answering citizens’ concerns

We replied to citizens who took the time to write to the President.

Elements of replies in English

The European Parliament and the European Union (EU) are responding to ongoing developments in Iran.

The European Parliament’s response to the recent violent crackdown of protesters and political dissidents in Iran has been clear.

On 8 January President Roberta Metsola, expressed the European Parliament’s solidarity with the people of Iran.  Addressing the European Parliament plenary on 19 January, the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, stated that Parliament has acted firmly by banning Iranian diplomats and representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iranfrom its premises on 12 January 2026.

Parliament’s position on the situation in Iran

The European Parliament adopted a resolution on 22 January 2026 on the brutal repression of protesters in Iran.

The European Parliament stands in full solidarity with the people of Iran and their brave and legitimate protest movement. It strongly condemns the widespread, intentional and disproportionate use of force by security forces.

Following pressure from the European Parliament the Council designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist organisation. It demands the expansion and strict enforcement of EU sanctions, including asset freezes and visa bans.

Parliament extends its full solidarity to the Iranian diaspora, which plays a crucial role in demanding freedom and democracy and supporting the protests. It recognises the Iranian people as the sole legitimate source of authority and sovereignty in Iran.

Parliament reiterates its call for Iran to grant immediate and unhindered access to the UN-mandated fact-finding mission to address grave crimes under international law, including murder, torture, rape and enforced disappearances.

Finally, Parliament urges EU countries to revoke the diplomatic status of the staff of Iran’s embassies and consulates across the EU.

Background

Citizens often send messages to the President of the European Parliament expressing their views and/or requesting action. The Citizens’ Enquiries Unit (AskEP) within the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) replies to these messages, which may sometimes be identical as part of wider public campaigns.

Categories: Afrique, European Union

Changer le régime ou le vassaliser

Le Monde Diplomatique - Thu, 05/02/2026 - 17:26
Que les États-Unis renversent un gouvernement étranger n'est pas chose nouvelle. Mais tous les coups de force américains n'obéissent pas au même modèle. Le « regime change » néoconservateur, pratiqué dans les années Bush, ne semble pas avoir les faveurs de l'actuel locataire de la Maison (…) / , , ,

Les alliés de l’OTAN tiraillés entre achats d’armes américaines et européennes

Euractiv.fr - Thu, 05/02/2026 - 17:03

Des responsables américains, du président Donald Trump aux diplomates en poste en Europe, adressent un message aux alliés de l’OTAN : ils doivent augmenter leurs dépenses militaires et réduire leur dépendance envers Washington. Mais cet appel contient une contradiction, les États-Unis souhaitant voir émerger une Europe plus autonome sur le plan militaire tout en restant réticents face à toute réduction de la dépendance européenne aux équipements américains.

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