Global Headlines: Political Moves and Shifting Alliances

This summary covers key recent developments in international politics, including North Korea's stance against denuclearisation pledges, the strained EU-US relations under Trump, Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations, US-Russia Ukraine talks, Uganda's political tensions, a Delta plane incident, Congo clashes, the Pope's health issues, Yoon's impeachment, and EU defense financing.

North Korea has rebuffed calls from the US, South Korea, and Japan for its denuclearisation, emphasizing its commitment to building nuclear capabilities. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and counterparts from South Korea and Japan convened in Munich, reinforcing demands for North Korea's complete denuclearisation.

EU antitrust chief expressed concerns over strained US-Europe relations attributed to President Donald Trump's policies. Brussels emphasizes the need for predictability in negotiations with Washington, cautioning against hasty legislative changes responding to US pressures, said Teresa Ribera.

Israel is set to engage in indirect talks with Hamas regarding Gaza's ceasefire, demanding full demilitarisation. These negotiations, originally slated for early February, face delays as mediators Qatar, Egypt, and the US work to start official dialogues between the involved parties.

(With inputs from agencies.)