Trump says Russia-Ukraine negotiations may lead to agreement involving ‘all of Europe’
US President Donald Trump said he believes negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war are approaching a breakthrough, telling reporters at the White House on Thursday (5 Nov) that, “We’re going to be very close to settling Russia-Ukraine.” Trump said any future settlement would be “a big agreement” that would “involve more than Ukraine” and suggested…
Commonwealth leaders conclude summit with $500m in new commitments for trade, investment and development
The 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) concluded in St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda on Wednesday (4 Nov), with leaders agreeing a programme focused on trade, investment, renewable energy and sustainable development. Hosted by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda and chaired by Prime Minister the Rt Hon Gaston Browne, the summit brought together…
Türkiye and South Korea strengthen strategic cooperation with four new agreements
Türkiye and South Korea have strengthened their strategic partnership after signing four memorandums of understanding (MoUs) covering energy, nuclear power, technology, and critical resources during talks between President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung in Seoul on Tuesday (3 Nov). The agreements include cooperation on science and technology innovation, natural resources and…
Oman and China strengthen strategic partnership during Sultan Haitham’s Beijing visit
Oman and China agreed to deepen their strategic partnership during His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s State visit to Beijing on 1–2 November 2026, where he held talks with President Xi Jinping and met Premier Li Qiang. The joint statement reaffirmed cooperation across trade, energy, investment, artificial intelligence, finance and cultural exchanges, while aligning the…
MERCOSUR-Singapore Free Trade Agreement takes full effect with Argentina’s entry
The MERCOSUR-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (MCSFTA) entered into force between Singapore and Argentina on Sunday (1 Nov), completing the agreement’s implementation with all four founding MERCOSUR member states. The agreement covers trade in goods and services, investment, government procurement, digital trade, intellectual property, and support for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Key developments: The…
Jeffrey Sachs discusses the risks and potential of powerful technologies
World-renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs has warned that advances in technology are creating both significant opportunities and new global security risks, highlighting nuclear weapons, biotechnology and artificial intelligence as areas requiring careful governance. Speaking at a London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) event hosted by the Huth Initiative for a New Political Economy on…
G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting concludes after talks on global economic and security challenges
G20 Foreign Ministers concluded a two-day meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday (31 Oct), with discussions centred on energy security, supply chain resilience and geopolitical tensions affecting the global economy. The US chair’s statement highlighted concerns over disruptions to international energy flows, particularly through the Straits of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab, alongside the importance of…
Switzerland strengthens Korean Peninsula diplomacy with renewed Pyongyang presence
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), concluded a visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Republic of Korea on Saturday (31 Oct), as Switzerland seeks to strengthen diplomatic engagement on the Korean Peninsula. During talks in Pyongyang, Cassis met Choe Son Hui, Minister for…
Jeffrey Sachs warns of growing tensions as global power shifts reshape the international order
World-renowned economist and public policy expert Jeffrey Sachs has argued that the global order is undergoing a fundamental transformation, with traditional Western dominance giving way to a more multipolar system. Speaking at a London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) event hosted by the Huth Initiative for a New Political Economy on 27 October…
Xi Jinping and Frank-Walter Steinmeier reaffirm China-Germany strategic partnership
Chinese President Xi Jinping and German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier held talks in Beijing on Friday (30 Oct), reaffirming their commitment to strengthening the China-Germany all-round strategic partnership, expanding economic cooperation and supporting stable China-EU relations. President Xi highlighted opportunities for collaboration in artificial intelligence, green development, the digital economy and trade, while calling for…
G20 Foreign Ministers convene in Atlanta amid interconnected economic and geopolitical challenges
G20 Foreign Ministers opened a two-day meeting in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday (30 Oct), with discussions focused on security, economic resilience and international cooperation amid rising geopolitical tensions. Hosting the gathering and speaking at the first plenary session on geopolitical issues, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the meeting represents a “moment of choosing”…
EU and Canada agree wide-ranging partnership agenda at Montréal summit
The European Union and Canada launched a new Canada-EU Alliance for the Future during the 21st EU-Canada Summit in Montréal on Friday (30 Oct), where President of the European Council António Costa, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, and Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney agreed a wide-ranging joint statement. The initiative…
Switzerland and China sign upgraded free trade agreement and deepen science cooperation
Swiss President Guy Parmelin met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday (30 Oct) as Switzerland and China signed a series of agreements aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, labour and scientific research. The centrepiece of the visit was the signing of an optimised Switzerland–China Free Trade Agreement, alongside agreements covering labour…
US and Hungary sign agreements on energy infrastructure and law enforcement cooperation
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orbán signed two memorandums of understanding (MOUs) in Washington on Thursday (29 Oct), strengthening bilateral cooperation on regional energy security and law enforcement information sharing. One agreement supports the Trump Peace Pipelines initiative, aimed at expanding energy infrastructure and diversification across Central and Southeast…
Germany and South Korea elevate ties to Enhanced Strategic Partnership
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung agreed to elevate bilateral relations to an Enhanced Strategic Partnership during talks in Seoul on Thursday (29 Oct), expanding cooperation across security, technology, trade and innovation. Both leaders highlighted the growing links between European and Indo-Pacific security, reaffirmed support for Ukraine, and announced a Korean-German…
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