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🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

NATO chief praises Trump’s Iran strikes, says key allies ‘all for one, one for all’

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed strong support for President Trump's military strikes against Iran, emphasizing unity among allies against Tehran's missile threat.

Mar 2 • 19:06 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

'This is not endless,' US defense chief Hegseth says amid fears of wider war in Middle East

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed concerns over the potential for a prolonged conflict arising from strikes on Iran, emphasizing a decisive military mission.

Mar 2 • 17:49 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Matsui Takes Over as Chief Secretary of the Prime Minister from Tachibana Who Hails from the LDP

The Japanese government announced the resignation of Tachibana Takashi as Chief Secretary to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi after just under five months and appointed Matsui Masayuki, coming from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as his successor.

Mar 2 • 05:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Chief Cabinet Secretary Holds Back Legal Assessment of Iran Attack; 'No Report of Impact on Oil Supply'

Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary, Hirokazu Matsuno, refrained from making a legal assessment regarding the military attacks on Iran by the US and Israel, stating that Japan does not have sufficient information on the matter.

Mar 2 • 04:06 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

UN Chief: Strikes in the Middle East Could Trigger Uncontrollable Chain of Events

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that military actions in the most unstable region of the world could lead to an uncontrollable chain of events during an emergency Security Council meeting.

Feb 28 • 22:48 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

UN Chief Warns Against "Uncontrolled Escalation" in the Middle East

UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns that military strikes in the Middle East may lead to uncontrollable consequences in the region.

Feb 28 • 21:28 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Donald Trump spoke with Middle Eastern leaders and NATO chief after US strikes on Iran

Donald Trump engaged in discussions with Middle Eastern leaders and NATO's Secretary General following significant US military strikes against Iran.

Feb 28 • 19:56 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

UN chief condemned escalation in the Middle East, calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the escalation of violence in the Middle East, urging for an immediate cessation of hostilities amid increasing tensions regarding US and Israeli attacks against Iran.

Feb 28 • 15:05 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Hegseth is criticized for demands to AI company: - A recipe for disaster

The chief of Anthropic, Dario Amodei, strongly opposes the threat from U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to blacklist the company over compliance with the Trump administration's terms.

Feb 27 • 10:31 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Catalog gifts from the Prime Minister's office, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara says 'I want to make the most of them for my legislative activities'

Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara expressed his intention not to return catalog gifts distributed by Prime Minister Suga's office to newly elected party members, citing their usefulness for legislative activities.

Feb 27 • 02:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Červený sits in a 'hole' after the secretary chief, Turek kept the minister's office

Newly appointed Environment Minister Igor Červený is working from a smaller office rather than the official ministerial office, which remains in use by government envoy Filip Turek for the Green Deal.

Feb 26 • 16:12 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Fubara appoints new SSG, chief of staff

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has appointed new officials for Secretary to the State Government and Chief of Staff positions.

Feb 26 • 09:03 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Cheong Wa Dae Establishes National Safety Secretary Position, Appoints Lee Jong-won as Chief of Chungbuk Police

The South Korean government has announced the establishment of a National Safety Secretary position under the Office of Civil Affairs to enhance public safety and crime prevention.

Feb 25 • 03:13 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

UN Chief: Over 15,000 Civilians Killed

UN Secretary-General António Guterres reported that over 15,000 civilians have been killed and more than 41,000 injured in the war in Ukraine.

Feb 24 • 20:11 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

‘We’ll soon learn if aliens are real’ – Pentagon chief

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has stated that he will discover whether the Pentagon has records of aliens alongside the American public, following an executive order from President Trump to disclose information on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs).

Feb 24 • 12:58 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

NATO Chief Rutte: Ukraine Needs Effective Security Guarantees

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reaffirms the alliance's support for Ukraine on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, stating that military, economic, and humanitarian assistance is crucial for the country.

Feb 24 • 09:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Police transfer Jeong Jin-seok and Yoon Jae-soon to prosecution over 'suspicions of directing reset of presidential office PCs'

Police in South Korea have transferred former presidential chief of staff Jeong Jin-seok and former secretary Yoon Jae-soon to prosecutors over allegations of instructing the reset of computers at the presidential office following the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk-yeol.

Feb 24 • 06:40 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Japan-US Tariff Agreement, Chief Cabinet Secretary 'To Implement Steadily' Due to Trump’s 15% Announcement

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary has confirmed that the country will steadily implement the tariff agreement with the U.S. in response to President Trump's announcement of a 15% alternative tariff.

Feb 24 • 03:49 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

UN Chief Condemns Rising "Power Supremacy" Worldwide

UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the rise of power supremacy over the rule of law during the opening of the UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva.

Feb 23 • 13:05 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
World

UN chief decries global rise of ‘rule of force’

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the global decline of human rights, stating that the powerful are undermining the rule of law with the use of force.

Feb 23 • 09:10 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

UN Chief Sounds Alarm: Fears Human Rights Will Collapse

UN Secretary António Guterres warns that human rights are severely under threat worldwide, with powerful nations often leading the charge.

Feb 23 • 09:09 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

UN Chief Antonio Guterres Denounces the Rise of the 'Law of the Strong' in the World

Antonio Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, criticized the increasing dominance of the 'law of the strong', linking it to widespread assaults on human rights globally.

Feb 23 • 08:43 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

UN Chief: Human Rights Are Under Attack

UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns that human rights are under global attack, citing significant violations and suffering in conflicts like Gaza, Sudan, and Ukraine.

Feb 23 • 08:41 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

UK Defence Ministry chief: I want to be defence secretary who deploys British troops to Ukraine

UK Defence Secretary John Healey expresses his desire to be the first to send British troops to Ukraine, indicating a potential end to the war.

Feb 22 • 10:51 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Who uses Gabrielli to upset Elly? The loyalists: nonsense, at most minister

The article discusses the political maneuvering involving such figures as Luigi Zanda and the former police chief Gabrielli to challenge PD Secretary Elly Schlein ahead of the 2027 elections.

Feb 22 • 04:59 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

AI cannot be left to 'whims of a few billionaires', UN chief tells India summit

The UN Secretary-General emphasized the need for collective governance of artificial intelligence during a summit in India.

Feb 19 • 10:14 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

SCOOP: Hegseth orders removal of Army public affairs chief amid broader Pentagon purge

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has been ordered by Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth to remove Col. Dave Butler from his position as chief of Army Public Affairs amid concerns about promotions within the Army.

Feb 17 • 14:01 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Request for an explanation from Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Sato regarding the 'dark money' issue; opposition parties review refusal to attend the House of Councillors

Opposition parties in Japan are demanding that Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Sato explain his involvement in a financial scandal as they reconsider their refusal to attend House of Councillors sessions.

Feb 17 • 10:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
World

UN chief pushes for decolonisation of Western Sahara, 16 territories

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for the complete decolonisation of Western Sahara and 16 other territories still under colonial rule.

Feb 17 • 08:34 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Africa: UN Chief Urges Renewed Push to Complete Decolonization As 17 Territories Remain

UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for renewed efforts to complete the decolonization process for the remaining 17 Non-Self-Governing Territories.

Feb 17 • 04:44 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

UN chief pushes Africa to end mineral wealth exploitation

UN Secretary-General António Guterres urges African nations to ensure they are the primary beneficiaries of their mineral wealth by establishing fair and sustainable value chains to prevent exploitation.

Feb 17 • 02:36 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Africa should be primary beneficiary of its mineral resources — UN chief

UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasizes that African nations must take precedence in benefiting from their mineral resources, advocating for sustainable industrial policies to end exploitation.

Feb 16 • 11:09 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Is Trump’s Treasury Department Breaking Up? Sanctions Chief to Resign After Friction with Bessent

John Hurley, a key figure in U.S. sanctions, is set to resign from his position amid internal tensions with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

Feb 16 • 03:53 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

EU's top diplomat rejects US-led European 'drowning'

EU's chief diplomat, K. Kallas, asserts that Europe doesn't face civilizational extinction as per U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's comments on massive migration and European defense.

Feb 15 • 09:23 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

India has strength... UN chief praised it, said 'very successful economy'

UN Secretary Antonio Guterres has praised India as a 'very successful emerging economy' ahead of the AI Impact Summit.

Feb 15 • 06:45 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

NATO Chief: No One in Europe is Calling for a Replacement of the US Nuclear 'Umbrella'

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that there is no call in Europe to replace the US nuclear 'umbrella', despite Germany discussing nuclear deterrence with France.

Feb 14 • 13:28 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Zelenskyy and NATO chief warn Russia uses peace talks to pursue its aims

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and NATO Secretary General Rutte have raised doubts about Russia's intentions regarding peace talks, suggesting the Kremlin is using negotiations to achieve its goals rather than seeking genuine peace.

Feb 14 • 12:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

For years it was a taboo, now Europe has completely turned around. NATO chief speaks about talks with the Kremlin

The debate in Europe about the possibility of reopening communication with Russian President Vladimir Putin has intensified as the anniversary of the Ukraine invasion approaches, with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressing openness to dialogue to end the conflict.

Feb 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

NATO Chief Says the Alliance Will Become More European-Led

NATO Secretary Mark Rutte announced that the alliance will increasingly transition to European leadership while maintaining a strong U.S. presence.

Feb 13 • 12:55 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

NATO Chief's Remark to Russia: Not a Bear – They Move Through Ukraine Like a Garden Snail

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized continued support for Ukraine and criticized Russia's military performance during a security forum in Munich.

Feb 13 • 12:51 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Malawi: 'Illegal, Unreasonable and Null' - High Court Judge Kenyatta Nyirenda Destroys Justin Said's Decisions

High Court Judge Kenyatta Nyirenda ruled that Chief Secretary Justin Said acted illegally and beyond his powers, rendering his decisions void.

Feb 13 • 07:23 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

NATO downplays Greenland dispute as US defence chief absent from summit

NATO minimizes the significance of the Greenland territorial dispute while the US Secretary of Defense is notably absent from a key summit.

Feb 12 • 16:10 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

NATO chief confident funding for US-made weapons for Ukraine will be fully delivered

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed confidence in the timely provision of funding for US-made weapons under the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List program.

Feb 12 • 14:43 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

UN chief blasted as ‘abjectly tone-deaf’ over message to Iran marking revolution anniversary

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres faced backlash for sending a congratulatory message to Iran on the 1979 Islamic revolution anniversary amid human rights concerns.

Feb 11 • 19:21 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

NATO chief says he told Trump what Russia is doing in Ukraine

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed that he has communicated with US President Trump regarding the ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine.

Feb 11 • 15:12 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

Treasury chief says US seeks ‘fair’ China competition, eyes Latin America realignment

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasizes the need for fair competition with China while strengthening economic ties with Latin America.

Feb 10 • 22:05 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Trump commerce chief denies having any relationship with Epstein

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has denied having a close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, despite admitting to having lunch on Epstein's private island in 2012 amid calls for his resignation.

Feb 10 • 21:32 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

UN Chief Concerned About Control Measures in the West Bank

The UN Secretary-General is deeply concerned about Israel's announced measures to tighten control in the West Bank and facilitate further settlements.

Feb 9 • 18:25 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

UN deputy chief urges countries to prioritise economic opportunities for women

The UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, calls for nations to create more economic opportunities for women, emphasizing their importance for development.

Feb 9 • 16:29 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Noida International Airport Ready, Video Released, Inauguration Soon

The construction of Noida International Airport is nearing completion, with a video showcasing its progress shared by Uttar Pradesh's Chief Secretary.

Feb 9 • 16:01 UTC

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