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Trump ‘not happy’ with Iran talks, hints at US ‘friendly takeover’ of Cuba
US President Donald Trump reiterated that he is dissatisfied with the latest US‑Iran nuclear negotiations in Geneva, saying Tehran is “not willing to give us what we have to have” and stressing that Iran “cannot have nuclear weapons.” He maintained that the United States prefers diplomacy but acknowledged that military force “sometimes… you have to”…
UN rights chief warns world is becoming “more dangerous” at Human Rights Council
At the 61st regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, Volker Türk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, warned that “the world really is becoming a more dangerous place”. Presenting his global update, he said “the threat and use of force to solve disputes is becoming more frequent and…
Kazakhstan and Serbia deepen strategic partnership on 30-year diplomatic milestone
Presidents Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan and Aleksandar Vučić of Serbia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations on Friday (27 February) marking 30 years of diplomatic ties. The leaders highlighted support for sovereignty, international law, and ongoing political and economic reforms. Key developments include: • Growth in bilateral trade and expanded cooperation in energy, transport,…
US and Iran report progress in nuclear talks amid ongoing tensions
US and Iranian officials have made “significant progress” in indirect nuclear negotiations in Geneva, according to Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi, who mediated the talks. Both sides plan to resume discussions soon, with technical-level meetings scheduled next week in Vienna. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who led his country’s delegation, said “good progress” had been…
India and Israel elevate ties to special strategic partnership amid defence and tech push
India and Israel have elevated bilateral ties to a special strategic partnership, agreeing to jointly develop and manufacture weapons through technology transfer. The decision followed talks in Jerusalem between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, focused on defence cooperation, trade, emerging technologies and regional security, including the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).…
‘NATO is stronger now than ever since the fall of the Berlin Wall’: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte
At a joint press conference at NATO Headquarters on Thursday (26 February), NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė to discuss defence, deterrence and European security. Mark Rutte said Lithuania has been a “valued member” of NATO since 2004, describing the country as a “role model for Allies” and stressing that…
China pledges to boost imports of high-quality German products as Merz visits Beijing
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz secured a commitment from President Xi Jinping on Wednesday (25 February) to increase Chinese imports of high-quality German products, during his first visit to Beijing as Chancellor. The visit aims to reset economic ties amid a growing German trade deficit with China. Merz, joined by executives from 30 German firms including…
Trump administration warns Ukraine over strikes affecting US economic interests in Russia
The Trump administration has formally warned Ukraine against striking targets inside Russia that could affect US economic interests, Kyiv’s ambassador to Washington said. Olha Stefanishyna, Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States, confirmed she received a diplomatic démarche from the US Department of State following a November drone strike on the Russian port of Novorossiysk. Kyiv’s…
Bolivia suspends recognition of SADR, strengthens Morocco ties
Bolivia has officially withdrawn recognition of the self-declared Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), marking a diplomatic setback for the Polisario Front and signalling growing support for Morocco’s autonomy plan in Western Sahara. The decision followed a phone call between Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and Bolivia’s Foreign Minister Fernando Aramayo, after which Bolivia confirmed it…
Trump vows he ‘will never allow’ Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon ahead of Geneva talks
In his 2026 State of the Union address, President Donald Trump reiterated strong warnings about Iran’s nuclear programme and missile development. Amid a large build-up of US naval and air power in the Middle East, Trump said the US was negotiating with Iran but Tehran was not relinquishing its nuclear ambitions and continued to threaten…
Russia–Vietnam bilateral ties on “positive trajectory” as Kremlin hosts Vietnam’s Foreign Minister
President Vladimir Putin met Vietnamese Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung at the Kremlin on Tuesday (24 February), reaffirming the Russia–Vietnam comprehensive strategic partnership. Putin congratulated General Secretary To Lam on his re-election at the 14th Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, describing bilateral ties as developing on a “positive trajectory” with growing trade and…
Germany’s Friedrich Merz seeks ‘balanced and fair’ trade partnership with China
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for a “balanced, reliable, regulated and fair” partnership with Chinese President Xi Jinping as he embarked on his first visit to Beijing as German chancellor. Merz said discussions would address Chinese industrial “overcapacity”, export restrictions and market distortions, alongside efforts to “de-risk” supply chains. The visit comes as Germany…
US accuses China of ‘rapid and opaque’ nuclear arsenal expansion
The United States has accused China of rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal and conducting secret nuclear tests, following the expiry of the New START treaty on 5 February 2026. Speaking at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, Christopher Yeaw, US Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation, said China’s nuclear weapons buildup was…
‘Human rights are under a full-scale attack around the world,’ says UN chief
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned the UN Human Rights Council that global human rights are under a “full-scale attack”, with the “rule of law” increasingly replaced by the “rule of force”. In his final in-person address to the Council, Guterres said abuses are occurring “in plain sight”, often driven by powerful actors. Guterres urged urgent…
South Korea and Brazil move towards strategic partnership, sign 10 agreements at Seoul summit
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, strategic minerals, technology and culture during summit talks in Seoul on Monday (23 February). The leaders plan to elevate the bilateral relationship into a strategic partnership and support stability on the Korean Peninsula. Lee described…
China overtakes US as Germany’s top trading partner, trade hits €251 billion
China has overtaken the United States as Germany’s most important trading partner, according to figures released by Germany’s Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). Total trade between Germany and China reached €251.8 billion in 2025, up 2.1% from the previous year. China was Germany’s most important trading partner from 2016 all the way through to 2023. In…
India and Brazil deepen strategic ties, target $20bn trade goal
India–Brazil relations strengthened on Saturday (21 February) as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held wide-ranging talks in New Delhi, targeting expanded trade and strategic cooperation. Speaking at Hyderabad House, PM Modi described the partnership as “beneficial for a long time” and set a goal of raising bilateral trade beyond…
US and Indonesia finalise trade deal cutting tariffs to 19%
The Trump administration and the Indonesian government have finalised a new US–Indonesia trade agreement, reducing US tariffs on Indonesian goods from 32% to 19%. The deal was concluded during President Prabowo Subianto’s visit to Washington for the first meeting of the Trump-led Board of Peace on Gaza reconstruction. According to the White House, Indonesia will…
“The worst humanitarian crisis of the 21st century” — Yvette Cooper addresses UN Security Council on Sudan
The UN Security Council, chaired by UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, has addressed the escalating humanitarian crisis in Sudan. Cooper described the situation as “the worst humanitarian crisis of the 21st century,” highlighting the displacement of 14 million people, sexual violence and widespread famine among children. A recent report by the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission…
Trump leads Board of Peace meeting focused on Gaza recovery, with eye on global hotspots
US President Donald Trump convened the first meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington, DC, aimed at overseeing Gaza’s reconstruction and possibly addressing other global hotspots in the future. Representatives from more than 40 countries attended. Palestinian representatives were absent, while some states participated as observers. Trump announced $7 billion in pledges from member…
US and Uzbekistan sign critical minerals agreement
The United States has signed a strategic agreement with Uzbekistan to improve access to the Central Asian country’s critical minerals. The “Joint Investment Framework”, signed by the US International Development Finance Corp (DFC), focuses on investment across the minerals value chain, from exploration to processing. A US–Uzbekistan Joint Investment Holding Company will oversee future mineral…
Putin meets Cuba’s foreign minister in Moscow, condemns US sanctions
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla in Moscow on Wednesday (18 February), denouncing new United States sanctions and restrictions on Cuba as “unacceptable”. The talks occurred against a backdrop of acute fuel shortages, blackouts and transport disruptions amid a tightening US-imposed oil embargo. In separate discussions, Russian Foreign Minister…
Trump urges UK to ‘remain strong in the face of Wokeism’ as he criticises Starmer over Chagos Islands deal
US President Donald Trump has sharply criticised the UK’s plan to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, despite official support from the US Department of State for the arrangement. Trump called Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s decision “a big mistake” and urged him not to “give away Diego Garcia”, the site of a…
Macron calls for algorithm transparency: ‘Free speech is pure bullsh*t if nobody knows how you are guided’
French President Emmanuel Macron stress the need for transparent social media and AI systems during his address at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, saying: “Free speech is pure bullshit if nobody knows how you are guided.” He argued that without clarity on how algorithms are built, tested and trained, bias can undermine…
Russia urges US to refrain from naval blockade of Cuba as sanctions and fuel shortages intensify
Russia has urged the United States to avoid a naval blockade of Cuba, reaffirming support for the island’s sovereignty and regional stability. Speaking in Moscow, Sergey Lavrov, Russia’s Foreign Minister, called on Washington “to show common sense and take a responsible attitude, refraining from implementing its plans for a naval blockade of the Island of…
US and Japan unveil first three projects under $550bn trade deal
The United States and Japan have announced the first three projects financed under their $550bn bilateral trade and investment deal, designed to shield Japanese exporters from tariffs introduced by Donald Trump. The largest project is a $33bn natural gas power plant in Ohio led by SoftBank Group. Additional projects include a Texas crude oil export…
80+ UN members condemn Israeli actions after West Bank land registration plan
More than 80 UN member states and regional organisations have condemned Israel’s recent actions in the occupied West Bank, calling them “unilateral” and in violation of international law. The criticism follows the Israeli government’s decision in February 2026 to begin registering large areas of the West Bank as “state property” — a process suspended since…
Türkiye and Ethiopia sign energy cooperation deal during Erdoğan visit
President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visited Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Tuesday (17 February), signing an energy cooperation memorandum with Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed to expand bilateral trade, renewable energy projects and regional diplomacy. Alparslan Bayraktar said the agreement between Türkiye and Ethiopia provides a roadmap for joint energy production, hydroelectric equipment development…
Macron holds bilateral talks with Modi as France-India defence ties deepen
President Emmanuel Macron met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai as France and India edge closer to a $35bn purchase of 114 Rafale jets, potentially India’s largest defence acquisition. Both leaders stressed defence co-operation, though final terms remain under negotiation. Modi said the India-France partnership “is a force for global stability” while inaugurating India’s first…
California and UK sign clean energy pact to advance net zero goals
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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