Highlights from February 9, 2025, include a celebratory rally for trans rights in New York
Iran refuses to negotiate with the U.S. amid the ongoing maximum pressure campaign, with Deputy
Phillipe Sands attended a Mauritian flag-raising on the Chagos Islands, advocating for Mauritius’s claim over
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the return of North Korean troops to the front lines
Qatar is prepared to mediate between Iran and the US, with the backing of its
Britain and Mauritius have an unresolved agreement concerning the Chagos Islands, with the UK maintaining
Sir Keir Starmer defends the Chagos Islands deal, termed an ‘immoral surrender’ by Tory leader
Russia and Iran have transitioned from historical tensions to a strategic alliance, focusing on military
Israel has begun preparations for the possible exodus of Palestinians from Gaza, aligning with Trump’s
Argentina’s economy is under strain as President Javier Milei seeks a £9 billion IMF loan