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What can we expect from Trump’s second term?

The phrase “When America sneezes, the rest of the world catches a cold” illustrates the significant impact of the American economy on global markets, a concept that extends to foreign policy during the Trump administration. As President-elect, Donald Trump possesses a strong electoral mandate that empowers him to pursue his “America First” agenda once he assumes office. Global leaders are now strategizing on the potential … Continue reading What can we expect from Trump’s second term?

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Keir Starmer will not engage with the Taliban at the COP29 climate summit

Sir Keir Starmer will not be meeting with the Taliban during the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan, according to Downing Street. The militant group announced on Sunday that it will be sending representatives to the UN-led conference for the first time since their takeover of Afghanistan in 2021, coinciding with the withdrawal of US, UK, and allied forces from the region. When inquired about the … Continue reading Keir Starmer will not engage with the Taliban at the COP29 climate summit

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A view shows the venue of the United Nations climate change conference, known as COP29, during a media tour ahead of the summit beginning in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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Taliban representatives will attend the UN climate conference in Azerbaijan

Afghan Taliban representatives are set to participate in a significant United Nations climate conference commencing next week, as announced by the Afghan Foreign Ministry on Sunday. This marks the first occasion that Taliban officials will attend such an event since they regained power in 2021. The COP29 climate summit, taking place in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, represents one of the most prominent multilateral gatherings … Continue reading Taliban representatives will attend the UN climate conference in Azerbaijan

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Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan's Taliban movement Amir Khan Muttaqi
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Russia delist the Taliban as a terrorist organization

Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced on Friday that the decision to delist the Taliban as a terrorist organization was made “at the highest level,” according to the state news agency TASS. Zamir Kabulov, President Vladimir Putin‘s special representative for Afghanistan, indicated that this decision requires various legal processes to be implemented for it to take effect. In July, Putin stated that Russia views the Taliban as … Continue reading Russia delist the Taliban as a terrorist organization

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Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan's Taliban movement Amir Khan Muttaqi
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Taliban now oversees 39 Afghan embassies around the world

The Taliban administration currently oversees 39 Afghan embassies and consulates worldwide, three years following its takeover of Afghanistan and the subsequent fall of the Western-supported government, as reported by the acting foreign ministry on Thursday. No international government has officially recognized the Taliban administration; however, both China and the United Arab Emirates have accepted its ambassadors in their respective capitals. Numerous governments, particularly Western nations … Continue reading Taliban now oversees 39 Afghan embassies around the world

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