Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, have signed a joint declaration following their meeting in Beijing, focusing on building a “multipolar world and a new type of international relations”. The two countries also announced that they had signed a large package of deals solidifying bilateral cooperationContinue Reading
China will buy ‘at least’ $17bn worth of US agricultural goods annually, the White House says. Published On 18 May 202618 May 2026 China will buy “at least” $17bn worth of agricultural goods from the United States annually following US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s summit inContinue Reading
China has detained nearly 70 Panamanian-flagged ships after a Supreme Court ruling on the Panama Canal, US officials say. Published On 29 Apr 202629 Apr 2026 Bolivia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Paraguay, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United States have released a joint statement in support of Panama, while criticizing ChineseContinue Reading
Modern warfare has dramatically changed as we have seen from the Russia-Ukraine war, conflicts involving Gaza, India and Pakistan, and the recent US-Israeli strikes on Iran. At the center of this shift is an emerging global reliance on drone and missile technology as well as advanced air defense systems. Turkiye,Continue Reading
Washington and Tehran accuse each other of not honoring this agreement. Published On 10 Apr 202610 Apr 2026 Shipping remains at a standstill in the Strait of Hormuz despite the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, dampening hopes for a resolution to one of the worst global energyContinue Reading
China calls court ruling against Hong Kong firm CK Hutchison on Panama Canal ports ‘absurd’ and ‘shameful’. Published On 4 Feb 20264 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Hong Kong firm CK Hutchison has announced the start of international arbitration proceedings against Panama after theContinue Reading
Sealing of deal postponed despite decades of preparation. European farmers are protesting against the EU-Mercosur deal. That is as signing has been postponed until January, due to disagreements in Europe. The European-South American deal, planned for more than 25 years, would create the world’s largest free-trade zone. So, why isContinue Reading
US President Donald Trump has appeared on the CBS News program 60 Minutes just months after he won a $16m settlement from the broadcaster for alleged “deceptive editing.” In the interview with CBS host Norah O’Donnell, which was filmed last Friday at his Mar-a-Lago residence and aired on Sunday, TrumpContinue Reading
EDITOR’S ANALYSIS Trump has been showered with praise and gestures of veneration throughout his five-day tour of Asia. Published On 30 Oct 202530 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Gyeongju, South Korea – With Donald Trump, flattery will get you everywhere. At least that appearsContinue Reading
Colombia announced the move after US President Donald Trump called President Gustavo Petro an ‘illegal drug leader’. Published On 20 Oct 202520 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Colombia has said it has recalled its ambassador to the United States, after US President Donald TrumpContinue Reading
