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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Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India held bilateral talks with President Alexander Stubb of Finland in New Delhi on Thursday (5 March), with both leaders agreeing to deepen cooperation in digitalisation, sustainability, clean energy and advanced technology. Speaking after the meeting, Modi said the two countries aim to shape their relationship into a strategic partnership…
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney used a landmark address to the Australian parliament to highlight growing cooperation between two major “middle powers” on critical minerals, security and technology. During his Asia-Pacific tour, Carney met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, with both leaders announcing deeper coordination on mineral supply chains and strategic industries. In his speech,…
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In a recent interview with India Today, economist Professor Jeffrey Sachs delivered a searing critique of Western foreign policy, accusing the United States and Israel of orchestrating a “premeditated” conflict to secure regional hegemony. Sachs argued that the narrative of an imminent threat from Iran is a fabrication, noting that Iran had previously adhered to…
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has intensified his criticism of US-Israeli military strikes against Iran, labelling the escalating conflict a “disaster.” This diplomatic rift follows a decision by the Spanish government to block the use of its bases for these operations. Speaking at a press conference alongside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday (3 March),…
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has described the escalating Middle East conflict as a definitive “failure of the international order.” Speaking at the Lowy Institute in Sydney, Carney noted that the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran on Saturday without consulting allies or engaging the United Nations. The military action followed stalled negotiations…
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US President Donald Trump publicly criticised Spain and the United Kingdom during a White House appearance alongside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Trump’s remarks focused on disagreements within the NATO over defence spending targets and military cooperation linked to the ongoing US–Israel military action against Iran. NATO allies agreed last year to aim for a new…
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US President Donald Trump hosted German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White House on Tuesday (3 March), with discussions centred on the Iran conflict, Ukraine and a prospective trade agreement. Speaking in the Oval Office, President Trump said Iran’s naval, air and radar capabilities had been “knocked out” following joint US–Israeli military action. He claimed…
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Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, has warned that a global conflict could erupt if Donald Trump continues what he described as regime-change policies. Speaking to Russian state news agency TASS, Medvedev accused Washington and its allies of seeking to preserve global dominance. “If Trump continues his insane course of criminally changing…
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Canada and Greenland have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) to strengthen cooperation on critical minerals and energy security, with a focus on Arctic and remote communities. The agreement was concluded on Monday (2 March) in Toronto between Natural Resources Canada and Greenland’s Ministry of Business, Mineral Resources, Energy, Justice and Gender Equality. The…
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A suspected drone strike hit RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus shortly after midnight, causing minor material damage with no reported casualties, the UK Ministry of Defence said as British forces responded and raised force protection measures. The incident came soon after Prime Minister Keir Starmer agreed to allow the US use of selected UK bases for…
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