Category: Global
Coverage of geopolitics, international relations, and current affairs from a global perspective, including international organisations, cross-border cooperation, climate summits, and worldwide security trends.
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Canada–India trade talks have been accelerated after Prime Minister Mark Carney met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, targeting a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by end-2026. Carney said the deal aims to double two-way trade to C$70bn this decade, as Canada seeks to expand non-US trade amid renewed US tariff pressures. “This ambitious…
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US President Donald J. Trump gave an address on Sunday (1 March) following the launch of Operation Epic Fury, a large-scale military offensive targeting multiple Iranian facilities. According to Trump, the campaign has struck Revolutionary Guard bases, Iranian air defence systems, and naval infrastructure within hours. Combat operations are ongoing. Trump confirmed the death of…
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Demonstrations over the US-Israel bombing campaign in Iran turned violent in Pakistan and Iraq on Sunday (1 March), following confirmation of the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader. Pakistani security forces clashed with protesters near the US consulate in Karachi and in other cities, with fatalities and dozens injured. In Baghdad, police used…
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At the United Nations Security Council 10112th meeting on Saturday (28 February), the United States and Iran exchanged sharp statements over rising Middle East tensions. US Ambassador Mike Waltz defended President Donald Trump’s decision to launch Operation Epic Fury, describing it as a targeted action to protect US allies and prevent nuclear proliferation. Iran’s Ambassador…
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Mumbai for a 10-day tour of India, Australia and Japan, advancing his proposed “middle power” alliance amid US trade disruption. The visit follows his World Economic Forum speech in Davos, where he warned of a “rupture” in the global order under US President Donald Trump. Canada aims…
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US President Donald Trump reiterated that he is dissatisfied with the latest US‑Iran nuclear negotiations in Geneva, saying Tehran is “not willing to give us what we have to have” and stressing that Iran “cannot have nuclear weapons.” He maintained that the United States prefers diplomacy but acknowledged that military force “sometimes… you have to”…
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At the 61st regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, Volker Türk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, warned that “the world really is becoming a more dangerous place”. Presenting his global update, he said “the threat and use of force to solve disputes is becoming more frequent and…
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Presidents Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan and Aleksandar Vučić of Serbia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations on Friday (27 February) marking 30 years of diplomatic ties. The leaders highlighted support for sovereignty, international law, and ongoing political and economic reforms. Key developments include: • Growth in bilateral trade and expanded cooperation in energy, transport,…
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US and Iranian officials have made “significant progress” in indirect nuclear negotiations in Geneva, according to Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi, who mediated the talks. Both sides plan to resume discussions soon, with technical-level meetings scheduled next week in Vienna. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who led his country’s delegation, said “good progress” had been…
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India and Israel have elevated bilateral ties to a special strategic partnership, agreeing to jointly develop and manufacture weapons through technology transfer. The decision followed talks in Jerusalem between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, focused on defence cooperation, trade, emerging technologies and regional security, including the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).…
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