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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China is seeking to expand economic and trade cooperation with Ireland, positioning stronger bilateral ties as a pathway to improving relations with the European Union, according to President Xi Jinping. Speaking with Prime Minister Micheál Martin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, stressed…
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President Donald Trump used remarks aboard Air Force One on 4 January to outline a more assertive US foreign policy toward Latin America, Iran, and Greenland. He linked instability in Venezuela, Colombia, and Cuba to narcotics trafficking, warned of potential US action in response to violence in Iran, and reiterated claims over Greenland on national…
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Former MI6 Chief Sir John Sawers has raised concerns over the legal basis of the US operation that removed Nicolás Maduro, former President of Venezuela. Speaking to Sky News’ Trevor Phillips, Sawers said the action would not have been considered lawful under UK or European legal standards, noting that Washington appears to rely on US…
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London is set to become the first city where US and Chinese robotaxis operate side-by-side, following the UK government’s decision to permit commercial autonomous vehicle trials in 2026. Waymo, owned by Alphabet, has begun testing autonomous Jaguar vehicles in the capital. Baidu plans to deploy its RT6 robotaxis through partnerships with Uber and Lyft. The…
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Somaliland has denied claims that it agreed to host Israeli military facilities or resettle displaced Palestinians from Gaza in exchange for diplomatic recognition. In a statement on Thursday, Somaliland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said its engagement with Israel was “purely diplomatic” and conducted “in full respect of international law”. The denial followed comments by Somalia’s…
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Consumers are being warned to expect higher prices for smartphones, computers and home electronics as artificial intelligence demand tightens global semiconductor supply. Manufacturers including Dell, Lenovo, Raspberry Pi and Xiaomi say shortages of memory chips are driving cost pressures across the industry. • Jeff Clarke, Chief Operating Officer at Dell, said the company had never…
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Most members of the UN Security Council (UNSC) criticised Israel’s recognition of Somaliland at an emergency meeting in New York, warning it could undermine Somalia’s sovereignty and destabilise the Horn of Africa. Somalia’s UN ambassador, Abu Bakr Dahir Osman, called the move an “act of aggression” and raised concerns it could be linked to proposals…
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US President Donald Trump said peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia are “closer than ever before with both parties” following talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Florida. Trump said discussions have intensified over the past month, but that major obstacles — particularly territorial issues — remain unresolved. He added that any final agreement would…
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Canada has announced a CAN$2.5 billion economic support package for Ukraine during a visit by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as diplomatic efforts intensify to end the war with Russia. Zelenskyy met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Halifax on Saturday (Dec. 27), where the funding was confirmed before closed-door talks between the two leaders. The Ukrainian…
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Worldwide mergers and acquisitions reached $4.5tn in 2025, the highest level since 2021, driven by a surge in large-scale corporate transactions and supportive financial conditions. Dealmakers cited buoyant equity markets, accessible financing, and a more permissive regulatory environment in the US as key drivers of renewed activity. Key developments • Global M&A volumes rose nearly…
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