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China and U.S. to restart senior-level trade discussions in Malaysia as tensions mount
The world’s top two economies are trying to avert a total collapse in relations. China and the United States agreed to hold…
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ASEAN summit kicks off in Kuala Lumpur as U.S.–China trade rift looms large
Last week, the ASEAN Summit began in Kuala Lumpur, attended by leaders from ten Southeast Asian countries and other global partners such…
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UN marks 80 years of its charter as global cooperation faces mounting strain
On October 24, 2025, the United Nations celebrated 80 years of its charter. It was signed in 1945, and it was the…
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Belgium orders poultry lockdown as bird flu spreads rapidly across Europe
Europe is experiencing its worst bird flu outbreak in years, not long after the COVID-19 lockdown, and Belgium just went to the…
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Iran’s economy slides toward collapse amid renewed sanctions pressure
The Iranian population has been living through difficult and worrying times when it comes to the country's economy. Since 2018, when the…
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Ghana debuts Africa’s first gastronomy festival, using cuisine to strengthen cultural diplomacy
Ghana has boldly embarked on what is referred to as Africa's very first gastronomy festival - AfroGastro Festival 2025 (or African Gastronomy…
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Dutch voters head to polls in key test of support for Geert Wilders’ far-right agenda
Curiosity is high as the 29 October Dutch elections draw near. Will the elections impact the country as some expects, content or…
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UN confronts funding shortfall as member nations demand structural reforms
Global tensions are at a high, with the world experiencing its worst economic crisis since the United Nations' formation. Secretary-General António Guterres…
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Taiwan to strengthen defense cooperation with U.S. amid growing pressure from China
In response to increased military and political pressure from China, Taiwan announced new plans to strengthen its military ties with the United…
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Zelenskyy says absence of long-range missiles weakens Ukraine’s diplomatic leverage
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thinks Ukraine needs long-range missile systems like Tomahawk cruise missiles. He says these systems would improve Ukraine's negotiation…
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India sharply cuts Russian oil purchases following U.S. diplomatic pressure
The world energy situation is undergoing a sea change with diplomatic negotiations redefining the international oil trade, especially within India. The world's…
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UK and India launch joint university initiative to strengthen research collaboration
The United Kingdom and India have just announced a joint project, a university initiative, that promises to open doors for stronger and…