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DIPLOMATIE & GOUVERNANCE

Xi launches a Global AI Cooperation Organization, challenging US dominance

In Shanghai, Xi Jinping launches a Global AI Cooperation Organization, arguing that AI must not be dominated by any single country. The move sharpens the US-China rivalry over AI governance — Ethiopia among the founding members, the West wary.

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54min ago · 7 countries

DIPLOMATIE & GOUVERNANCE

Andy Burnham wins Labour leadership, poised to become UK Prime Minister

Andy Burnham has won the UK Labour Party leadership and is preparing to enter 10 Downing Street, promising 'more Labour.' The world weighs what this northern English figure means for Britain, Europe and the transatlantic relationship.

54min ago · 10 countries

DIPLOMATIE & GOUVERNANCE

More than 500 Rohingya refugees feared dead as two boats capsize off Myanmar

More than 500 Rohingya refugees are missing after two boats capsized off Myanmar. The UN calls it one of the deadliest such disasters, reviving international concern over the fate of the stateless minority fleeing Myanmar and Bangladesh's camps.

20h ago · 7 countries

DIPLOMATIE & GOUVERNANCE

US Tightens Visa Rules for Foreign Students and Journalists

The Trump administration ends open-ended stays and caps the duration of visas for foreign students and journalists, effective September. The move alarms students from India, China, Korea, Bangladesh and beyond, reviving debate over US openness.

1d ago · 7 countries

DIPLOMATIE & GOUVERNANCE

US Hits Brazil With 25% Tariff, Lula Invokes Reciprocity Law

Washington slaps a 25% tariff on Brazilian goods; Lula's government retaliates via the Reciprocity Law, the Ibovespa falls and industry sounds the alarm. Latin American neighbors watch the trade clash between the Americas' two largest economies.

1d ago · 6 countries

DIPLOMATIE & GOUVERNANCE

Russian Strikes on Odesa as the Black Sea Battle Intensifies

Russian strikes on Odesa and Kyiv kill civilians, the Black Sea turns into a naval battleground, and the Zaporizhzhia plant's chief engineer is killed in a drone attack Moscow blames on Kyiv; the UN calls June the deadliest month for civilians in four years.

2d ago · 6 countries

DIPLOMATIE & GOUVERNANCE

US: Trump Reverses ICE Traffic-Stop Suspension

Twenty-four hours after suspending most ICE traffic stops, Donald Trump reversed course and said the agency would not halt them despite two fatal migrant shootings; Democrats decried the U-turn.

2d ago · 6 countries

ENERGIE & CLIMAT

Trump Drops Strait of Hormuz Toll as Blockade and Strikes on Iran Resume

Washington resumes strikes and a naval blockade of Iranian ports, but Donald Trump abandons his planned 20% toll on cargo through Hormuz after calls from Gulf emirs; Tehran threatens to block other sea lanes, including the Red Sea.

3d ago · 19 countries

DIPLOMATIE & GOUVERNANCE

US: Fatal ICE Shootings Push Trump to Suspend Traffic Stops

After several migrants were shot dead by ICE agents during traffic stops in Maine and Texas, the Trump administration ordered most vehicle stops suspended, while Mexico filed criminal complaints and demanded investigations.

3d ago · 12 countries

DIPLOMATIE & GOUVERNANCE

Ann Widdecombe murder: far-right motive rattles Britain

The murder of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe, 78, handed to Britain's counter-terrorism police amid a possible far-right motive, echoes well beyond the UK. From Canberra to Rome, coverage probes rising political violence and the protection of elected officials.

5d ago · 7 countries

DIPLOMATIE & GOUVERNANCE

Sudden death of US Senator Lindsey Graham, Trump ally

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, 71, a foreign-policy hawk and close Trump ally, has died suddenly. Eight viewpoints — from Washington to Moscow — on the shockwave through the Senate and beyond.

6d ago · 8 countries

DIPLOMATIE & GOUVERNANCE

The Trump administration subpoenas New York Times journalists

Subpoenas targeting New York Times reporters over Air Force One security reporting reignite the US press-freedom debate. Six international viewpoints — with no American voice in the panel — on the case.

DIPLOMATIE & GOUVERNANCE

Alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Donald Trump

Israel warned the United States of an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Donald Trump. Trump replied that US missiles were 'locked and loaded' and aimed at Iran, and said he had left instructions for a massive retaliatory strike should he be killed.

DIPLOMATIE & GOUVERNANCE

Graham Platner withdraws from the Maine Senate race

Democratic candidate Graham Platner withdrew from the Maine US Senate race after a sexual assault allegation. Donald Trump defended him publicly, and the exit has triggered soul-searching among Democrats.

DIPLOMATIE & GOUVERNANCE

Military escalation between the United States and Iran

The United States launched fresh strikes on Iran, which retaliated by hitting US bases in the Gulf and attacking Bahrain and Kuwait. A Saudi tanker was struck in Hormuz, oil jumped 7 percent, and Trump now threatens Iran's infrastructure.

DIPLOMATIE & GOUVERNANCE

Xenophobic violence in South Africa sparks Nigeria crisis

Xenophobic violence against migrants in South Africa killed at least two Nigerians, triggering a diplomatic crisis. Nigeria's Senate threatened to sever ties, the government evacuated citizens and Ghana postponed President Ramaphosa's visit.

DIPLOMATIE & GOUVERNANCE

Trump lashes out at NATO allies at the Ankara summit

At the NATO summit in Ankara, Donald Trump criticized allies over their stance on the Iran conflict and clashed publicly with Giorgia Meloni. The transatlantic tensions reignited debates over defense spending and the cohesion of the Alliance.

ENERGIE & CLIMAT

Explosions in Damascus during Macron's visit to Syria

Explosions rocked Damascus during Emmanuel Macron's visit to Syria, wounding several people. The incident, near the presidential palace, underscored the fragility of Syria's post-Assad transition and the symbolic weight of the French visit.

DIPLOMATIE & GOUVERNANCE

Trump calls FIFA to review Balogun's red card: interference claims at the World Cup

Donald Trump admitted calling the FIFA president to review the red card shown to US striker Folarin Balogun at the 2026 World Cup, triggering a controversy over political interference in football. Eleven countries, from the US to Nigeria, Argentina and Qatar, narrate the scandal.

DIPLOMATIE & GOUVERNANCE

America's 250th Anniversary: A Milestone Marked by a Divided Nation

On July 4, 2026, the United States marked its 250th anniversary with parades and fireworks, punctuated by a storm-disrupted Donald Trump speech on the National Mall. The president hailed a 'masterpiece' nation and lashed out at 'communists.' Between patriotic fervor and internal fractures, the world watches an America searching for itself.

CONFLITS & SECURITE

Trump-Putin Call: Washington Offers to Help Broker a Ukraine Deal

On July 4, 2026, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin spoke by phone for about 90 minutes. According to the Kremlin, the U.S. president offered to help Moscow reach a deal on Ukraine, while Putin reaffirmed his claim to all of Donbas. Trump also spoke with Volodymyr Zelensky. From Kyiv to Beijing, readings of the call diverge sharply.

DIPLOMATIE & GOUVERNANCE

Venezuela Earthquakes: Over 2,600 Dead as Anger Grows at Crisis Response

A week after earthquakes killed more than 2,600 people in Venezuela, hopes of finding survivors fade. Citizens and the opposition decry a failing response while the government blames 'propaganda'.

ECONOMIE & COMMERCE

US Won't Renew USMCA: North American Trade Pact on Borrowed Time

The United States will not renew the North American free trade agreement, shifting to rolling bilateral talks with Canada and Mexico. The auto industry holds its breath as Ottawa and Mexico City absorb the blow. Seven countries size up the end of a pact Trump himself once signed.

CONFLITS & SECURITE

Trump Disclosed Over $1.4 Billion in Crypto Income for 2025

Donald Trump's annual financial disclosure reveals over $1.4 billion in 2025 income from his family's cryptocurrency ventures, an unprecedented sum for a sitting president that revives conflict-of-interest concerns and divides the world's press.

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