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China’s President Xi Jinping told Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva that Beijing would stand by Brazil and the wider Global South, while calling for renewed commitment to the United Nations, according to China’s state news agency Xinhua. During a 45-minute telephone call, Xi said China and Brazil should “safeguard the shared interests of…
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UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has criticised comments by US President Donald Trump suggesting British troops were not on the frontline in Afghanistan, describing the remarks as “insulting and frankly appalling”. Speaking on Friday (23 January), Starmer said the comments had caused deep distress to veterans and the families of those killed or wounded…
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In a conversation with Laurence D. Fink, Chair and CEO of BlackRock, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk told the World Economic Forum in Davos that artificial intelligence and robotics could trigger an unprecedented expansion of the global economy, while fundamentally reshaping work and human purpose. Musk argued that widespread, low-cost AI and robotics are…
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The Trump administration has outlined a vision to rebuild Gaza, describing what it called “significant investment opportunities” during remarks at an event marking the launch of Trump’s “Board of Peace” in Davos. Presenting computer-generated images of a proposed “New Gaza”, Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump and a key figure in the…
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Russian, Ukrainian and US officials are set to hold trilateral talks in the United Arab Emirates on Friday (23 January), marking the first meeting involving all three sides since the war began nearly four years ago. The Kremlin confirmed Russia’s participation following talks in Moscow between President Vladimir Putin and US envoys. Kremlin aide Yuri…
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Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party has reappointed To Lam as general secretary, securing another five-year term after a unanimous vote at its five-yearly congress, as he pledged to accelerate economic growth and governance reform. All 180 members of the new Central Committee backed To Lam, reaffirming his authority in Vietnam’s one-party system. He outlined a leadership…
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Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved parliament on 23 January 2026, triggering a snap general election on 8 February, as she seeks a stronger mandate amid inflation pressures and market unease. The country’s first female leader is banking on strong Cabinet approval to offset weak ratings for her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which governs with…
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Wind and solar power overtook fossil fuels in the European Union’s electricity mix for the first time in 2025, according to new data from Ember, underscoring the bloc’s accelerating shift towards low-carbon energy. Wind and solar accounted for 30% of EU electricity generation, narrowly surpassing the 29% share from fossil fuels, including coal and gas.…
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a blunt warning to European leaders during a special address at the World Economic Forum, accusing the continent of delaying action while Russia’s war continues. “Europe loves to discuss the future but avoids taking action today,” Zelenskyy said, arguing that Russian oil shipments along European shores continue to finance Moscow’s…
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U.S. President Donald Trump has formally launched the Board of Peace, an initiative initially focused on sustaining the Gaza ceasefire but intended to expand into broader global conflict mediation. Trump, who will chair the board, said it would operate “in conjunction with the United Nations”, though several major powers have voiced concern it could dilute…
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