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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The UK, Japan, and Italy have signed an initial £686 million contract with industrial partners to advance the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a sixth-generation fighter jet project targeting delivery by 2035. The short-term agreement, running until June 2026, enables continued engineering and design work while governments finalise longer-term funding arrangements. It also provides the…
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Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong warned on Thursday (Apr 2) of “severe consequences” if Middle Eastern energy sources and supply routes remain constrained for an extended period, as he announced a new Homefront Crisis Ministerial Committee. Addressing energy security and global supply routes, Wong cautioned that prolonged constraints could extend beyond rising costs, affecting production,…
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Professor Joseph Liow, Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy and Chairman of the Middle East Institute at the National University of Singapore, has highlighted the growing impact of Great Power Competition on Southeast Asia. In a recent tut0ugh interview, Liow discussed how strategic rivalry between the United States and China now…
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US President Donald Trump delivered a national address on Wednesday (1 April), detailing the progress of Operation Epic Fury against Iran. He highlighted the recent successes of US forces, noting that Iran’s navy and air force have been largely neutralised, missile capabilities degraded, and key military infrastructure destroyed. Trump emphasised that the United States remains…
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French President Emmanuel Macron and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have agreed to deepen France–Japan strategic cooperation during a Tokyo summit, focusing on economic security, nuclear energy, AI, and defence ties. Both leaders emphasised long-term resilience, signing road maps on rare earth supply chains, next-generation nuclear technology, and space cooperation. Macron reiterated the vision of…
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is “going to have to re-examine” its relationship with NATO following the Iran conflict, citing concerns over access to allied bases and airspace. Speaking to Sean Hannity on Fox News, Rubio said the alliance had historically enabled the US to project military power globally through European bases.…
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Zambia and Sweden have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing structured, high-level political consultations to strengthen bilateral relations. The agreement was signed in Stockholm on 30 March 2026 by Mulambo Haimbe, Zambia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Maria Malmer Stenergard, Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs. It formalises regular dialogue on trade,…
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at Downing Street on Tuesday (31 March), signalling a potential shift in UK–Syria diplomatic engagement. Both leaders described the meeting as a significant moment for bilateral relations. Discussions focused on regional stability amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, with emphasis on avoiding escalation and restoring…
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US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has signalled a reduced role for the World Trade Organization (WTO) after reform talks in Yaoundé, Cameroon, ended without agreement. Following four days of negotiations, discussions on modernising global trade rules—covering subsidies, digital trade, and investment—collapsed amid divisions over ecommerce tariffs. Greer said the outcome reinforced his scepticism about the…
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has outlined a joint initiative with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to support the voluntary return of Syrian refugees from Germany to Syria, alongside reconstruction efforts. Speaking in Berlin, Merz said many Syrians had contributed to German society but indicated most wished to return and assist in rebuilding infrastructure, including schools and…
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