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Apps to boycott US goods gained traction in crisis over Greenland
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UK sells former HMS Enterprise to Bangladesh
The United Kingdom and Bangladesh have signed a defence sales agreement for the transfer of the former Royal Navy survey vessel HMS Enterprise, an Echo-class hydrographic and oceanographic ship previously operated by the Royal Navy.
The post UK sells former HMS Enterprise to Bangladesh first appeared on UK Defence Journal.
Gaza residents reunite with there families after crossing Rafah checkpoint
Tens of thousands of Palestinians have fled Gaza for Egypt since the war. Despite the destruction of the enclave, many are hoping to return home to see their loved ones again. A limited number of people were allowed to pass through the Rafah border cr…
Thailand votes in three-way race under military scrutiny
Voters in Thailand came out in numbers on Sunday for a general election defined by a three-way battle between conservative, progressive and populist camps, with no single party expected to secure a clear majority and prolonging the spectre of politic…
Danish app helps boycott of US goods and recommends EU alternatives
The makers of mobile apps designed to help shoppers identify and boycott American goods say they saw a surge of interest in Denmark and beyond after the recent flare-up in tensions over U.S. President Donald Trump’s designs on Greenland. The creator o…
Hamas leader rejects disarmament while Israeli occupation of Gaza continues
Meshaal describes discussion around Hamas handing over weapons as continuation of a policy to neutralise resistance.
France and Canada open consulates in Greenland after US threats
Canada and France opened diplomatic consulates on Friday in the capital of Greenland, showing support for NATO ally Denmark and the Arctic island in the wake of US efforts to secure control of the semiautonomous Danish territory. Story by Jennie Shin.
Hope and scepticism as Yemen’s Saudi-backed gov’t announces a new cabinet
Saudi-backed government announces new 35-member cabinet as it is set to govern a divided nation racked by years of war.