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What are the implications of European leaders' stance on Greenland's sovereignty for international relations and local governance?

Danish PM and leaders of UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Poland allude to Trump threats of takeover and say principles of UN charter must be upheld

What are the benefits and risks of the UK developing its own nuclear missiles?

Sir Ed Davey is calling on the government to start work on a "fully independent British nuclear deterrent"

What should the US do to protect dissidents like Garry Kasparov facing threats from their governments?

"My family and I will not truly be safe as long as Putin is in power," says the former chess world champion

What are the possible effects of Yemen's government military actions on peace and safety for the people living there?

By Mohammed Ghobari, Timour Azhari and Eman Abouhassira ADEN, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Yemen’s Saudi-backed, internationally recognised government said on Sunday it was launching a major military campaign to recapture all areas of the country controlled by the . The government’s armed forces would press the offensive “until the country is liberated from the grip of the terrorist militia,” Yemeni President Rashad al-Alimi said in a televised address. A military spokesman later called on the Houthis to lay down their weapons

What are the possible reasons for the Pentagon's decision to limit access to the US base in Qatar?

(Amends word order in paragraph 1) By Timour Azhari RIYADH, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Democratic US Senator Chris Murphy said the US Department of Defense denied him access to a key US military base in Qatar during a visit to the Middle East, describing it as part of a US government effort to conceal the impact of the Iran war. The Pentagon did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The Al Udeid Air Base is the largest US base in the region and has repeatedly been attacked by Iran during the war launched by the US and Israel in February

What are the potential policy implications of the U.S. government's approach to Venezuela as discussed in recent political remarks?

President calls deposed leader Maduro a ‘violent guy’ in speech that receives warm reception from Republicans

What could a deal between Iran and Oman about the Strait of Hormuz mean for shipping and safety in the region?

Tehran's announcement comes after Trump said US would hold off on new Iran attack in hope of quick deal

How should countries respond to differing views on the West Bank in international discussions?

What are the potential benefits and challenges of inviting Putin to the G20 summit in the U.S.?

President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin haven’t met in person since the Anchorage summit in August 2025

What are the different ways we can address the impact of violence on civilians in conflict zones like Gaza?

No warning was given before the deadly Israeli attack hit Remal, one of Gaza City's most crowded neighbourhoods

How should countries respond to attacks on civilian infrastructure in conflicts like the one in Ukraine?

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday slammed Russia's increased strikes on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure. In a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Macron said he reviewed "the concrete support" Europe can provide Ukraine to defend itself against the attacks

How should countries support Ukraine during difficult times like winter?

Chancellor Friedrich Merz is expected to announce a new raft of measures to support Ukraine, including military aid and plans for the joint production of interceptor drones