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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California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a clean energy agreement with the United Kingdom during talks in London, reinforcing transatlantic climate cooperation despite policy shifts under Donald Trump. The memorandum of understanding strengthens collaboration between California and the UK on achieving net zero emissions targets. Key developments include: • Joint work on clean energy technologies,…
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has praised Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ahead of Hungary’s 2026 parliamentary elections, describing bilateral ties as entering a “golden era”. Speaking during talks in Budapest, Rubio said US President Donald Trump is “deeply committed” to Orbán’s political success. Rubio said, “We are entering this golden era of relations…
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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker reaffirmed commitments to deepen bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Austria during delegation-level talks in Vienna. Meeting at the Hofburg Palace, both leaders discussed expanding collaboration across trade, investment, tourism, education, IT, healthcare and workforce mobility. Officials from both governments attended the talks, alongside senior ministers…
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China has announced it will remove tariffs on imports from 53 African nations, expanding its trade engagement with the continent from 1 May 2026. The policy was confirmed by Xi Jinping, leader of China, according to state media reports. The decision aims to deepen economic ties and increase trade flows between Beijing and African markets.…
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington wants stronger European defence capabilities while maintaining partnership through NATO, during a joint presser with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in Bratislava. Rubio stressed that countries should prioritise national interests but cooperate where interests align. He also dismissed concerns about reduced US troop presence in Europe, stating…
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Hundreds of thousands joined demonstrations worldwide on Saturday (14 February) against the Iranian government, following a call for a “global day of action” by Reza Pahlavi, exiled son of the late Shah. Speaking in Munich to an estimated 250,000 people, Pahlavi criticised Iran’s crackdown on domestic protests and urged solidarity with citizens inside the country.…
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Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, told leaders at the Munich Security Conference 2026 that Washington seeks closer transatlantic cooperation while prioritising national sovereignty. Rubio said the United States, under Donald Trump, aims for global “renewal and restoration”, adding, “While we are prepared… to do this alone, it is our preference… to do this together…
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World leaders at the Munich Security Conference debated reforms to the global order, reflecting growing tensions over multilateral cooperation and global governance. During a panel discussion titled ‘Breaking Point: The International Order Between Reform and Destruction,’ Kaja Kallas, Vice-President of the European Commission, stressed that “all states are equal” within international institutions. She argued that…
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz opened the Munich Security Conference 2026, warning that “together we have entered an era marked by big power politics”, as global security tensions reshape alliances and governance structures. Merz said a growing rift has emerged with the United States but stressed Europe is “not writing off” NATO and should pursue a…
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The United States and Taiwan have signed a new trade agreement reducing tariffs across multiple sectors, strengthening semiconductor supply chains and bilateral trade. President Donald Trump Donald Trump confirmed tariffs on Taiwanese exports will fall to 15%, linked to a $250bn Taiwanese investment in US semiconductor manufacturing. The deal aligns Taiwan’s tariff rate with those…
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