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Cyril Ramaphosa, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, pose with other G20 leaders during an event launching the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty at the G20 Summit at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Xi is ramping up diplomatic efforts at international summits in anticipation of potential tariffs from Trump

In his initial global engagements following Donald Trump‘s reelection as U.S. President, Chinese President Xi Jinping launched a diplomatic initiative aimed at countering anticipated new tariffs and positioning China to take advantage of possible future divisions between Washington and its allies. Throughout a series of meetings, from APEC in Peru to G20 in Brazil over the past week, Xi aimed to differentiate himself from Trump’s … Continue reading Xi is ramping up diplomatic efforts at international summits in anticipation of potential tariffs from Trump

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Spokeswoman of Russia's Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova
DIPLOMACY

Russia claims that a new U.S. military base in Poland raises the risk of nuclear conflict

Russia stated on Thursday that the establishment of a new U.S. ballistic missile defense facility in northern Poland will elevate the overall nuclear threat level and has been included on a list of Russian targets for potential elimination if deemed necessary. The air defense installation, located in Redzikowo near the Baltic Sea, is part of a larger NATO missile defense initiative and was inaugurated on … Continue reading Russia claims that a new U.S. military base in Poland raises the risk of nuclear conflict

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is embraced by U.S. President Joe Biden in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington.
DISPUTES

Biden has opted to forgive approximately $4.7 billion loans to Ukraine

Outgoing President Joe Biden has opted to forgive approximately $4.7 billion in taxpayer-funded loans to Ukraine as part of a larger initiative to strengthen support for Kiev ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration next year. Since February 2022, the US Congress has authorized over $174 billion in various aid packages aimed at assisting Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia. The most recent allocation, approved … Continue reading Biden has opted to forgive approximately $4.7 billion loans to Ukraine

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U.S. President Donald Trump greets Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel after a joint news conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington, U.S., April 27, 2018.
DIPLOMACY

Angela Merkel consulted with the pope on strategies for interacting with Donald Trump

Angela Merkel sought guidance from the pope regarding how to engage with Donald Trump following his election as U.S. president. She aimed to find strategies to persuade him, viewing him as someone with a property developer’s binary mindset, to remain committed to the Paris climate agreements. In her memoir, excerpts of which were published in the German weekly Die Zeit, the former German chancellor recounted … Continue reading Angela Merkel consulted with the pope on strategies for interacting with Donald Trump

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The United Nations Security Council meets on the escalation in fighting in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah during the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York.
DIPLOMACY

U.S. has blocked a UN Security Council resolution for a Gaza ceasefire

The United States exercised its veto power on Wednesday against a U.N. Security Council resolution proposing a ceasefire in Gaza, prompting criticism of the Biden administration for obstructing international efforts to end Israel’s conflict with Hamas. The resolution, introduced by ten non-permanent members of the 15-member council, called for an “immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire” in the ongoing 13-month conflict and included a separate demand … Continue reading U.S. has blocked a UN Security Council resolution for a Gaza ceasefire

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Air-launched long-range Storm Shadow/SCALP cruise missile, manufactured by MBDA, pictured at the 54th International Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France.
DISPUTES

Ukraine has fired UK Storm Shadow cruise missiles into Russia, a day after using US ATACMS

On Wednesday, Ukraine launched a series of British Storm Shadow cruise missiles into Russian territory, marking the latest instance of Western weaponry being utilized against Russian targets, following the previous day’s deployment of U.S. ATACMS missiles. These strikes were extensively covered by Russian war correspondents on Telegram and were corroborated by an official who requested anonymity. Moscow has indicated that the use of Western arms … Continue reading Ukraine has fired UK Storm Shadow cruise missiles into Russia, a day after using US ATACMS

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Trump’s new administration could bring transformative change to the U.S. and its citizens

Tara Reade is a contributor for RT, an author, a geopolitical analyst, and a former Senate aide. She recently penned an article discussing Trump’s victory in the 2024 election, stating: The outcome was too significant to manipulate. Like many, I was taken aback by the Trump administration’s substantial win in the recent election. The Republicans’ sweeping control of the House, Senate, and the White House … Continue reading Trump’s new administration could bring transformative change to the U.S. and its citizens

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A serviceman of 24th Mechanized brigade named after King Danylo of the Ukrainian Armed Forces fires a 2s5 "Hyacinth-s" self-propelled howitzer towards Russian troops at a front line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the town of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region, Ukraine.
DEFENCE

Reports indicate that Ukraine possesses a maximum of 50 ATACMS missiles

The Ukrainian military is estimated to have received approximately 50 ATACMS missiles from the United States to date, as reported by The Times on Tuesday. The Pentagon has not disclosed any official numbers regarding this contentious weapons shipment. The British publication noted that Ukraine’s armed forces possess a substantial number of HIMARS and MLRS systems capable of launching these long-range missiles, with the first units … Continue reading Reports indicate that Ukraine possesses a maximum of 50 ATACMS missiles

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DEFENCE

Pentagon to supply prohibited landmines to Ukraine

Outgoing US President Joe Biden has made the decision to supply anti-personnel landmines to Ukraine, as reported by various news organizations on Tuesday, referencing unnamed American officials. The White House reportedly believes that these weapons will assist Ukraine in “blunting” the progress of Russian forces. This decision follows Biden’s recent authorization for the use of long-range ATACMS missiles within Russian territory, a policy change that … Continue reading Pentagon to supply prohibited landmines to Ukraine

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Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergey Naryshkin.
DISPUTES

Putin’s intelligence chief warns West against direct military confrontation with Russia

President Vladimir Putin‘s intelligence chief cautioned the West on Wednesday about the potential for catastrophic outcomes if the United States and its European partners escalate military tensions with Russia regarding Ukraine. Moscow has condemned Washington’s decision to allow Ukraine to utilize U.S. missiles for strikes within Russian territory, and on Tuesday, Putin signaled a lower threshold for nuclear engagement in response to a wider array … Continue reading Putin’s intelligence chief warns West against direct military confrontation with Russia

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