Co-chairs statement – Coalition of the Willing call: 24 February 2026

Marking four years since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the leaders of the Coalition of the Willing met to express their solidarity with President Zelenskyy and the people of Ukraine. The leaders offered their full and sustained support as Ukraine fights for its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and to defend Europe’s freedom. […]

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SADC Emergency Response Team Joins Madagascar to inspect health infrastructure following Tropical Cyclone Gezani

Toamasina, Madagascar – 21 February 2026: The Southern African Development Community Emergency Response Team (ERT) has joined the Government of the Republic of Madagascar, together with key humanitarian partners, to conduct a high-level inspection of health infrastructure in Toamasina I and Toamasina II following the devastating impact of Tropical Cyclone Gezani, which made landfall on 10 February 2026. The joint […]

Warning of four weeks of closures on main Shropshire route

Drivers are being warned of a series of overnight closures on a main route between England and Wales over the next four weeks. The A483 in Shropshire will be shut between Llynclys and Llanymynech, on the border with Wales, between 20:00 and 06:00 GMT each day, from Monday to 20 March, National Highways said. They […]

When is the Spring Statement and what might be in it?

When the Labour government took power in July 2024, it made boosting economic growth its top priority. However, many economists and politicians are concerned that the UK economy is not growing fast enough. GDP grew by 0.1% in the last three months of 2025, which was slightly less than expected. It grew by 1.3% over […]

IEA Ministers elevate Agency’s Critical Minerals Security Programme as key international platform for mineral security – News

At 2026 IEA Ministerial Meeting, Members endorse expanded cooperation on emergency preparedness and supply diversification through the Programme Ministers from IEA Member countries today endorsed an expanded phase of cooperation under the IEA Critical Minerals Security Programme, strengthening collective action to address rising risks to global critical mineral supply chains and highlighting the Programme as […]

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SADC Emergency Response Team arrives in Toamasina and integrates into Madagascar’s national humanitarian response

On 18 February 2026, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Emergency Response Team (ERT) arrived in Toamasina, Madagascar and was formally integrated into the country’s national humanitarian response operations following the impact of Tropical Cyclone Gezani on 10th February 2026.  To enhance operational efficiency and improve logistical coordination with the government and the other local […]

Presidential Message on Ramadan – U.S. Embassy in Qatar

Today, I send my greetings and best wishes to all those celebrating Ramadan. Every Ramadan stands as a reverent season of spiritual renewal, reflective meditation, and appreciation for God’s countless blessings. This sacred time for many Americans … Source link

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Statement by Minister Miller on Ramadan – Canada.ca

OTTAWA, February 17, 2026. The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, made the following statement: “Tonight, at sundown, Muslim communities in Canada and around the world will … Source link