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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Vietnam and Finland have elevated their relationship to a strategic partnership, marking over 50 years of diplomatic relations. The announcement came during Party General Secretary Tô Lâm’s historic visit to Finland — the first by a Vietnamese party leader. Ambassador Phạm Thị Thanh Bình described the upgrade as “a breakthrough,” noting that Vietnam is now…
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US President Donald Trump has said he did not want a “wasted meeting” with Russian President Vladimir Putin, after plans for talks on ending the war in Ukraine were paused. A White House official confirmed there were “no plans” for a meeting “in the immediate future”, despite earlier suggestions of a summit in Budapest. •…
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There are “no plans” for US President Donald Trump to meet Russia’s Vladimir Putin “in the immediate future”, a White House official has stated. The meeting, which was set to take place in Budapest, was dropped following a call between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. “Secretary Rubio and Foreign…
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The Netherlands plans to send rejected asylum seekers to a new “transit hub” in Uganda under a proposed deal similar to one recently signed by the United States, according to Migration and Foreign Affairs Minister David van Weel. Van Weel said the agreement complies with EU and international law, but acknowledged it would face legal…
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President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a major agreement at the White House on Monday (Oct. 20) to secure supplies of rare earths and critical minerals, amid growing concerns over China’s control of global resources. Albanese said the deal establishes an $8.5 billion project pipeline, with both nations contributing $1 billion each…
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A major internet outage disrupted access to dozens of websites and apps worldwide on Monday (Oct. 20), following technical problems at Amazon Web Services (AWS) — the world’s largest cloud computing provider. Platforms affected included Snapchat, Roblox, Signal, Duolingo, Ring, PlayStation Network, and several UK banking sites such as Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland.…
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Nexperia, a Dutch semiconductor firm, has reportedly suspended salaries and blocked system access for its employees in China, according to Chinese media citing internal communications. The move follows the Dutch government’s takeover of Nexperia’s management earlier this month over national security concerns. Key developments:• Nexperia’s Chinese unit described the situation as “ruthless suppression” and accused…
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Planned “No Kings” protests unfolded across the United States as citizens voiced opposition to what they and organisers argue are President Donald Trump’s overreaches of executive authority. • Rallies were reported in Times Square, New York, as well as Washington DC, Atlanta and Boston, with police estimating over 20,000 in New York alone. • Demonstrators…
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng next week in Malaysia, following a call on Friday that he described as “frank and detailed.” The discussions could determine whether President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping proceed with a planned summit in South Korea. The talks come amid worsening US–China trade tensions,…
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US President Donald Trump has held off on supplying Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine, despite President Volodymyr Zelensky’s push for the long-range weapons during talks at the White House. The meeting came a day after Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, agreeing to meet him in Hungary soon. Trump later called for both Kyiv…
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