Trump and Xi Put the UN’s Relevance Under the Spotlight
As world leaders gather in New York for the annual United Nations General Assembly, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are...
Reciprocity, Selectively Applied: The Contradiction at the Center of the Trump and Xi Summit
When Xi Jinping's plane touches down at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday, he arrives to a reception built for maximum contrast with his last...
Europe Faces a War Driven Energy Shock. So Why Is Its Economy Surging?
Europe’s economy is showing greater resilience than expected despite rising energy costs and disruptions linked to conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, with...
Russia Signals No Shift on Ukraine Talks Before Rubio Lavrov Meeting
The Kremlin has signalled that Russia’s position on potential peace talks with Ukraine remains unchanged, despite a planned meeting between US Secretary of State...
US Military Pact Eases Greenland Tensions but Trust in Washington Remains Fragile
A new military agreement between the United States, Denmark and Greenland has eased some of the anxiety surrounding Washington’s ambitions in the Arctic, but...
AI Boom Cushions Global Economy as Middle East Energy Shock Clouds 2027 Outlook
The global economy is showing more resilience than expected in 2026, helped by a surge in investment linked to artificial intelligence, but the impact...
US and South Korea Advance $350 Billion Investment Deal as Alliance Talks Deepen
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and US President Donald Trump welcomed what Seoul described as significant progress on a $350 billion strategic investment...
How New Zealand’s Electoral System Works and Why Coalitions Are the Norm
New Zealand is heading toward its November 7 election with polls suggesting a closely contested race between the country’s major political blocs. But under...
Trump’s Diesel Export Dilemma: Can a Ban Lower Prices Without Deepening the Fuel Crunch?
The surge in US diesel prices is putting growing pressure on President Donald Trump to intervene in fuel markets, with Republican lawmakers calling for...
China Draws Red Lines on Taiwan and Human Rights Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
China has drawn a firm line around Taiwan, human rights and several other issues ahead of President Xi Jinping’s meeting with US President Donald...