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Trump announced he will meet Putin in Budapest to end the war in Ukraine
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Trump announced he will meet Putin in Budapest to end the war in Ukraine

17 October 2025
US President Donald Trump has announced his intention to meet with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, in Budapest, in an attempt to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. He did not specify when the meeting will take place. Trump added that he would also meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office on Friday 17 October to discuss his phone conversation with Putin.
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Masam landmine clearance project discovers an anti-tank minefield in northern Hajjah province, Yemen
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Masam landmine clearance project discovers an anti-tank minefield in northern Hajjah province, Yemen

17 October 2025
On Thursday (16 October), Al-Sahwah reported that the Masam landmine clearance project, launched by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre, had discovered a new anti-tank minefield in the Midi district of the northern Hajjah province in Yemen. The minefield was cordoned off and classified as hazardous due to its proximity to a residential area.
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Libya's new prime minister starts work on the formation of a government of national unity
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Libya's new prime minister starts work on the formation of a government of national unity

15 February 2021
Libya's newly appointed prime minister, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, confirmed on Saturday that he has started work on forming a new government of national unity. The new prime minister said in his selection he will prioritise efficiency, whilst taking into account the need to include members from across Libya's diverse the political spectrum
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European Parliament discusses Yemen; calls for increased humanitarian assistance and confidence-building measures
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European Parliament discusses Yemen; calls for increased humanitarian assistance and confidence-building measures

12 February 2021
The European Parliament discussed the humanitarian and political updates in Yemen this week. The EU Parliament stressed the need to increase humanitarian support to Yemen. The Parliament outlined its vision in a resolution released on 11 February, which also marks the 10 year anniversary of the popular uprisings that toppled former president, Ali Abdullah Saleh. 
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Opinion: Resolving the crisis of legitimacy in Yemen is essential for any peace process to succeed
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Opinion: Resolving the crisis of legitimacy in Yemen is essential for any peace process to succeed

9 February 2021
The State’s lack of legitimacy in Yemen over many decades created a vacuum which has been exploited by key socio-political groups that felt marginalised, resulting in the erosion of the country’s sovereignty. In this op-ed Noman Ahmed argues that addressing this issue is key for any future peace process to succeed.
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European ambassadors visit Aden to express support for legitimate Yemeni government
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European ambassadors visit Aden to express support for legitimate Yemeni government

7 February 2021
A delegation of European Ambassadors arrived in Aden, Yemen on Saturday (6 February) for meetings with the leadership of Yemen's legitimate government and to support a comprehensive and sustainable peace for the country. The delegation, led by Hans Grundberg, EU Ambassador to Yemen, met Prime Minister Maeen Abdul Malik Saeed and Foreign Minister Ahmed Bin Mubarak. 
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