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The Ecuadorian government has announced a significant increase in tariffs on imports from Colombia, raising the rate from 30 percent to 50 percent effective March 1.

After decades of criticizing China, leaders from Western countries are now queuing up to engage with its leadership.

The family of United Nations human rights rapporteur Francesca Albanese has filed a lawsuit against the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump over sanctions imposed on her.

The US Department of Justice has asked the Supreme Court to allow the Trump administration to proceed with plans to terminate deportation protections for 6,000 Syrian migrants living in the country.

Geneva – Another round of indirect talks between Iranian and United States officials concluded with a mediator claiming "significant progress" but still no clear evidence that either side is willing to make sufficient concessions to avoid war.

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has condemned a Republican-led panel investigating links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, accusing congressional lawmakers of trying to "protect one political party and one public official".

The UK government is investing in spyware developed and tested on Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, despite publicly criticizing Israeli actions there.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India and Israel will collaborate more closely on defence technology while pursuing a free trade agreement, as he concluded a controversial two-day visit.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Israeli Knesset (parliament) on the first day of his two-day visit, highlighting the significant improvement in India-Israel relations since 2014. He urged enhanced cooperation through projects like the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and the I2U2 grouping (India, Israel, UAE, and US).

The international community's failure to take punitive action against Israel for its pervasive breaches of international law in the occupied West Bank has contributed to making the annexation of Palestinian territory an "irreversible" reality, Amnesty International said.

Borge Brende has resigned as president and CEO of the World Economic Forum (WEF) following revelations of his links with the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu showcased close political ties during Modi's two-day visit to Israel. Modi's 2017 trip marked the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Israel, strengthening bilateral relations.