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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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told Chinese President Xi Jinping he wants a “sophisticated relationship” with Beijing, signalling a reset after years of strained ties. The talks came during Starmer’s four-day visit to China — the first by a British prime minister in eight years — amid concerns over security, human rights, and economic…
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Vietnam and the European Union have elevated their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, signalling closer political alignment amid global trade disruptions and rising US tariffs on exports. Vietnamese President Luong Cuong described the move as a “historical milestone” during talks in Hanoi with European Council President Antonio Costa. The upgrade carries political weight but…
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the United States continues to benefit from NATO, while arguing the alliance must be “reimagined” to reflect shifting global security demands. The hearing was primarily focused on recent US military action in Venezuela, but questioning turned to Washington’s approach to NATO and…
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A Dutch court has ruled that the Netherlands unlawfully discriminated against residents of Bonaire, a Caribbean special municipality, by failing to adequately support climate change adaptation and by not doing its fair share to cut emissions. The Hague court found breaches of articles 8 and 14 of the European Convention on Human Rights, citing unequal…
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Türkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said the country is targeting a $5 billion trade volume with Nigeria, up from roughly $2 billion, following talks with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the Nigerian leader’s state visit on Tuesday (27 January). Speaking at a joint press briefing, Erdoğan said discussions were already under way to achieve the…
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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday (28 January), as Russia seeks to preserve its military presence in Syria following recent reports of withdrawals in the northeast. The visit—Sharaa’s second since taking power after the fall of Bashar al-Assad—comes amid shifting security dynamics and talks over Russia’s remaining bases.…
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Amazon has confirmed a further 16,000 corporate job cuts, bringing total reductions to around 30,000 roles since October 2025, as the company continues a wide-ranging restructuring drive in 2026. The move follows earlier reporting that CEO Andy Jassy is pushing to streamline management, cut bureaucracy and exit underperforming businesses. Amazon has also announced the closure…
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has begun the first visit to China by a British leader since 2018, signalling a cautious effort to stabilise political and economic ties with Beijing as relations between Western capitals and the United States grow more volatile. Speaking en route, Starmer said the UK must remain vigilant on security while…
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Rwanda has launched legal proceedings against the United Kingdom over unpaid funds linked to the now-scrapped UK–Rwanda migration agreement. The deal, agreed in 2022 under then prime minister Boris Johnson, aimed to deter irregular Channel crossings by relocating asylum seekers to Rwanda. The policy faced sustained legal challenges and was ruled unlawful by the UK…
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The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has moved its Doomsday Clock to 85 seconds before midnight, the closest setting since its creation in 1947, citing escalating global risks. The assessment highlights mounting nuclear, technological and climate threats, alongside what it describes as a failure of international leadership. Key drivers identified • Rising nuclear tensions involving…
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