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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French President Emmanuel Macron warned at the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos that the international system is entering a dangerous phase, marked by a “shift towards a world without rules, where international law is trampled underfoot.” He argued that growing instability, trade coercion, and the return of power politics are eroding collective governance…
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Speaking at the World Economic Forum, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, framed current turmoil as a catalyst for change, arguing that “geopolitical shocks can – and must – serve as an opportunity for Europe” to build a new form of European independence. Addressing Arctic security amid renewed tensions over Greenland, she…
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US President Donald Trump has reiterated his demand for the United States to take control of Greenland, arguing it is necessary for US national security, as European leaders continue to reject the proposal. Speaking to reporters ahead of his visit to Davis for this year WEF meeting, Trump questioned Denmark’s ability to defend the territory…
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US President Donald Trump has accused the UK of “great stupidity” and “weakness” over plans to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, including the US–UK military base on Diego Garcia, to Mauritius. In a Truth Social post Trump said: “Shockingly, our “brilliant” NATO Ally, the United Kingdom, is currently planning to give away the Island…
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Protesters gathered in Davos ahead of the annual World Economic Forum as Oxfam released a report warning that global billionaire wealth reached a record level in 2025. Demonstrators criticised elite decision-making at the forum. Nathalie Ruoss, of the Swiss Young Socialists, said policies shaped in Davos affect people worldwide without democratic accountability. Key findings from…
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Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has secured a new strategic partnership with Qatar during a visit to Doha, aimed at boosting trade, investment, and security cooperation in a shifting global economy. Carney met Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, with both leaders committing to accelerated two-way investment and collaboration across advanced technologies and defence. Qatar…
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Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has warned that any US use of force to seize Greenland would undermine Western unity and benefit Moscow. In an interview with La Vanguardia, Sánchez said: “An invasion of Greenland by the US administration would make Putin the happiest man in the world. Why? Because it would legitimise his invasion…
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Britain’s main opposition leader joined hundreds of protests on Saturday (17 January) against plans for a new Chinese embassy in London, ahead of a government decision due this week. Kemi Badenoch, Leader of the Conservative Party, urged the Labour government to block the project, citing China’s record of sanctioning MPs and alleged harassment of UK-linked…
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Top officials from the European Union and Mercosur have signed a landmark free trade agreement in Paraguay, concluding 25 years of negotiations. The agreement will remove tariffs on more than 90% of bilateral trade, establishing one of the world’s largest free trade zones. Mercosur includes Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. Bolivia, which joined the bloc…
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US President Donald Trump said the United States will impose new tariffs on goods from eight European countries over opposition to US control of Greenland, escalating tensions over the strategic Arctic territory. In a social media post, Trump said a 10% import tariff will take effect from 1 February 2026, rising to 25% on 1…
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