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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World leaders have announced new targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions at a United Nations summit in New York. The pledges, made by 120 countries and the European Union, include a commitment from China—the world’s largest emitter—to reduce emissions by 7–10% from peak levels by 2035. UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged governments to act “much…
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the 80th UN General Assembly on Wednesday (Sep. 24), warning that the world faces “the most destructive arms race in history.” Source: AP News
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the alliance had acted “quickly and decisively” after recent Russian incursions into allied airspace, rejecting criticism that it is unprepared for Moscow’s tactics. • On Friday (Sep. 9), NATO jets intercepted three Russian MiG-31s in Estonian airspace. • Earlier this month, drones entered Poland and Romania, triggering consultations under…
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The European Union and Indonesia have signed a landmark free trade agreement, concluding more than nine years of negotiations. The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and an Investment Protection Agreement were signed in Bali by EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic and Indonesia’s Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto. Key elements include:• Removal of most tariffs on…
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that the world has entered an era of “reckless disruption and relentless human suffering” as he addressed world leaders at the 2025 UN General Assembly in New York. In his opening speech, Guterres cited: • Wars and invasions undermining sovereignty• Hunger used as a weapon• Censorship and silenced truth•…
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US President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York, questioning whether the organisation is fulfilling its purpose. He described the UN as having “tremendous potential” but argued it was falling short on global challenges. Trump said his administration had worked to end “seven wars” without UN involvement, adding that he had…
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The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has opened in New York, marking the body’s 80th anniversary. • Leaders are addressing conflicts such as Russia’s war in Ukraine and Israel’s conflict in Gaza, both stalled in the UN Security Council. • The organisation faces budget constraints, linked to reduced funding from the United States. The high-level…
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Li Xi, a senior Chinese official and head of the Communist Party’s anti-corruption commission, met Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk on Monday (Sep. 22). The talks followed Poland’s decision to close its eastern border with Belarus, halting rail and road traffic on a major trade route for Chinese exports to the EU. The closure came ahead…
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The Indian Navy and Hellenic Navy concluded their first bilateral maritime exercise in the Mediterranean Sea, enhancing defence cooperation and maritime security. The exercise was conducted in two phases: • Harbour phase (Sept 13–17, Salamis Naval Base): Cross-deck visits, crew interactions, and a pre-sail conference aboard the Hellenic Navy’s HS Themistokles. A cultural exchange onboard…
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Brazil has formally joined South Africa’s case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. The ICJ confirmed Brazil invoked Article 63 of its statute, allowing UN member states to intervene when treaty interpretation is at stake. Brazil argued Israel is in violation of the 1948 Genocide Convention.•…
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