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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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte: ‘Russia remains the most direct threat to Euro-Atlantic security’
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, speaking ahead of the NATO Foreign Ministers meeting in Brussels on Wednesday (20 May), warned that ‘Russia remains the most direct threat to Euro-Atlantic security’, citing its ongoing war in Ukraine and persistent hybrid threats including cyber attacks, sabotage and pressure on critical infrastructure. He stressed that NATO must accelerate…
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At the 3rd India-Nordic Summit in Oslo, India Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nordic leaders agreed to expand cooperation in green technology, trade, defence, climate action and advanced innovation. Speaking during the joint press statement, Modi said India and the Nordic countries would elevate ties into a Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership, combining Nordic…
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US President Donald Trump has said the United States is continuing negotiations with Iran while maintaining that military options remain on the table, during remarks made on Tuesday (19 May) near a White House construction site for a proposed new ballroom. He suggested that escalation was narrowly avoided, stating: “We were an hour away from…
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Barclays report highlights humanoid robotics as a potential driver of global economic growth by 2035
Barclays has released the 71st edition of its Equity Gilt Study, outlining how humanoid robots and physical AI may affect labour markets, productivity and broader macroeconomic trends in the years ahead. The report forecasts the humanoid robotics market could reach $200 billion by 2035 as adoption expands from manufacturing and logistics into healthcare, education and…
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Leaders of the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) agreed new cooperation measures on artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, transport routes and regional connectivity during a summit in Turkistan, Kazakhstan. Hosted by Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the summit brought together leaders including Türkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev. Officials…
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India and Norway have agreed a new green strategic partnership focused on clean energy, climate resilience and sustainable development during talks in Oslo between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Key developments include: Modi said India’s scale and talent could combine with Norway’s technology and capital to develop global green…
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Russia has reaffirmed its willingness to continue military-technical cooperation with Equatorial Guinea following talks in Moscow between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Equatorial Guinean Foreign Minister Simeon Oyono Esono Angue. Speaking on 18 May 2026, Lavrov said Russia remained open to supporting Equatorial Guinea’s defence requirements, while also highlighting growing political, cultural, and humanitarian…
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The White House released a factsheet on Sunday (17 May) outlining agreements reached between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping following talks in Beijing. According to the White House, both leaders agreed the United States and China should build a “constructive relationship of strategic stability” based on “fairness and reciprocity”. The statement…
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Sweden and India have upgraded their bilateral relations to a strategic partnership following talks in Gothenburg between Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The agreement aims to expand cooperation in innovation, emerging technologies, green transition, cyber security and supply chains. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also joined discussions…
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Nigeria and Germany have signed a new development and investment partnership worth approximately $428 million, aimed at expanding cooperation across energy, agriculture, healthcare and industrial development. The agreement was signed in Abuja by Senator Abubakar Bagudu, Nigeria’s Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Doris Uzoka-Anite, Minister of State for Budget and Economic Planning, and senior…
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