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 United States could lose a prolonged war with China due to declining industrial capacity and overreliance on traditional military thinking, according to The Atlantic. The article highlights comments by U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who recently emphasised soldierly bravery and “lethality” as keys to victory. Analysts argue this focus overlooks the realities of…
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Syria has formally recognised Kosovo as an independent and sovereign state, following a trilateral meeting in Riyadh between Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Kosovan President Vjosa Osmani. According to a statement from the Syrian Foreign Ministry, the move reflects Damascus’s support for “the right of peoples to self-determination” and…
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Lithuania will keep its border with Belarus closed until the end of November, citing continued airspace disruptions caused by smugglers’ balloons carrying contraband cigarettes. Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė said the restrictions could be extended if “attacks directed at Lithuania” persist. The EU and US have expressed support, calling on Belarus to tighten airspace controls and…
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Nvidia has become the world’s first company to surpass a $5 trillion market valuation, driven by soaring demand for its AI chips and renewed hopes of access to the Chinese market. The US-based chipmaker’s shares rose 3.7% on Wednesday (Oct. 29) to reach a $5.06tn market capitalisation — just three months after hitting $4tn. •…
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US President Donald Trump has said he expects to finalise a “great deal” with Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of their meeting in Busan. Speaking at the APEC Summit in Gyeongju, Trump described the potential deal as “very exciting for everybody,” calling it a positive alternative to further economic confrontation. Key developments:• Trump said the…
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President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President Alexander Stubb strengthened Kazakhstan–Finland relations during the Kazakhstan–Finland Business Forum in Astana on 28 October, focusing on trade, energy, transport, and digital innovation. Tokayev said the forum aimed to “build trust between entrepreneurs, engineers, and innovators,” as Finnish investment in Kazakhstan rose by over 80% last year to nearly $500…
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China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have signed an upgraded free trade agreement focused on the digital economy, green industries, and market access, according to China’s Ministry of Commerce. Negotiations began in 2022 and concluded in May 2025, marking the first major revision since the deal took effect in 2010. ASEAN remains…
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and US President Donald Trump have announced a new framework to strengthen supply chains for critical minerals and rare earths, marking what Takaichi called a “new golden age” in Japan–US relations. The deal, signed in Tokyo, aims to reduce dependence on Chinese exports after Beijing tightened control over these materials…
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President Vladimir Putin has signed a law ratifying a strategic partnership and cooperation agreement between Russia and Venezuela, bringing it formally into force. • The accord, signed in Moscow on 7 May 2025, expands collaboration across energy, mining, transport, communications, and security. • It also covers counterterrorism and counter-extremism, reinforcing political and diplomatic coordination between…
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The United States is projected to have a higher debt burden than both Italy and Greece for the first time this century, according to new IMF forecasts — raising concerns over the sustainability of America’s fiscal path. • US gross government debt is expected to rise to 143.4% of GDP by 2030, up more than…
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