Donald Trump comes to Beijing with hat in hand, and leaves with a handshake from Xi Jinping
Xi demonstrated that it is possible to resist US pressure without capitulation or resorting to theatricality. China approached the United States as a sovereign equal and insisted on that equality calmly.
Fears persist in Europe over potential US move on Greenland
European leaders are increasingly worried about the prospect of a US move into Greenland, yet appear unable to mount a convincing response.
US maintains “Christian genocide” narrative at UN special event
Analysts argue that framing the conflict as religious persecution masks a deeper geopolitical struggle over Nigeria’s enormous mineral wealth.
China tells G7 to abandon Cold War mentality and stop interfering in its internal affairs
China stated that the G7 has no moral standing to question its defensive policies when the weapons supplied by them are used to kill hundreds of thousands of people in Gaza, Ukraine, and elsewhere.
Peace deal holds no water as mass killings persist in Congo
Recent reports indicate the killing of hundreds of civilians in Congo by the M23, despite a peace deal having been agreed to.
DRC and Rwanda to sign peace agreement as US seeks mineral deal
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda are poised to sign a peace agreement on June 27, following months of conflict in Eastern Congo.
Greenland’s election brings unexpected shifts
Greenland’s liberal Demokraatit party achieved its strongest result ever, as the Trump administration has expressed interest in the island and its resources
- Brazil approves end to 6×1 work schedule and reduction of the work week to 40 hours
- Israel kills 31 people in Lebanon on the eve of Eid al-Adha
- Israel carries out sixth consecutive Eid massacre in Gaza
- Far-right Janez Janša to return for fourth government term in Slovenia
- With peace deal nearly final, US launches fresh attacks on Iran
