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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Pakistan and the European Union have reaffirmed their commitment to a “multidimensional, forward-looking partnership” following the 7th Pakistan–EU Strategic Dialogue in Brussels, co-chaired by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. The meeting reviewed political, economic, and security ties, grounded in shared values, multilateralism, and the UN Charter, with both sides…
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European, Canadian and Japanese allies have raised concerns over a proposed US plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war, saying the draft “is a basis which will require additional work” to ensure a just and lasting peace. Leaders highlighted issues around potential border changes and limits on Ukraine’s armed forces, warning these could leave the country…
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At the US–Saudi Investment Forum in Washington D.C. on Wednesday (Nov. 19), Tesla CEO Elon Musk said advances in AI and humanoid robotics would “eliminate poverty”, arguing that automation offers the only viable path to widespread global wealth. He predicted that within 10–20 years, work could become “optional”, likening future employment to voluntary activities such…
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The 2025 G20 Summit opened in South Africa on Saturday (Nov. 22) — the first ever held on the African continent — with a focus on supporting developing countries and addressing global inequality. Leaders met near Soweto, with host nation South Africa pushing priorities centred on climate resilience, debt relief, green energy transitions, and fairer…
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US President Donald Trump has said that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will ultimately need to endorse a U.S.-backed peace plan aimed at halting Russia’s invasion. Speaking in the Oval Office after meeting New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, Trump reiterated that he had expected the conflict to end sooner, citing his relationship with Russian President…
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South Africa and the European Union reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism on Thursday (Nov. 20) as they signed a new partnership on critical minerals ahead of the G20 summit in Johannesburg. President Cyril Ramaphosa noted that the United States may still participate in some form, despite earlier indications of a boycott. At a joint press…
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Russia and Togo will open embassies in each other’s countries in 2026, as Moscow deepens its political and security engagement across Africa. The announcement followed talks in Moscow between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé. Putin noted that despite 65 years of diplomatic relations, neither country had established an embassy. Gnassingbé welcomed…
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The Netherlands has suspended its move to take supervisory control of Nexperia, easing a six-week EU–China dispute that disrupted global automotive supply chains. Vincent Karremans, Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs, said the suspension was a “gesture of goodwill” to Beijing. “In light of recent developments, I consider it the right moment to take a constructive…
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South Korea and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to deepen cooperation across AI, aerospace, nuclear energy, and defence following talks in Abu Dhabi between UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, according to Seoul’s presidential office. Seven MoUs were signed to expand collaboration in advanced technology, the…
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Canada and Sweden have launched a new strategic partnership to deepen cooperation across defence, trade and innovation, marking a significant step as Ottawa looks to diversify away from reliance on the US for military equipment and exports. Announced during a rare visit to Ottawa by King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia, the agreement focuses…
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