Diplomacy & Crisis News

RightsCon 2026 was supposed to be held in Zambia in May – but then Beijing pressured the host government. 

The decision came amid criticism that the deal could pose risks to sovereignty and security

Putin left Beijing last week without a Power of Siberia 2 deal. The reason is partly in Turkmenistan.

Public-facing work, such as leaders’ meetings, is necessary, but even without it the Quad provides a vital mechanism for its members to collectively counter China’s behavior.

“We will not hesitate to use all of the tools at our disposal to protect the EU financial interests," a Commission spokesperson said

The emergence of the Cockroach Janta Party indicates that discontent within and with the Modi government may run far deeper than it appears.

Leo XIV warned against building a ‘new Tower of Babel’ with AI

EU negotiators are dismayed at 'incoherent' British proposals that were rejected in the past as dead ends and 'magical thinking'

At the Beijing summit, Putin and Xi oversaw the signing of 20 pacts. But a much-anticipated deal on the Power of Siberia-1 pipeline did not materialize.

EU Regulation EC261 faces regressive rollbacks that threaten to slash passenger protection and compensation. The European Parliament must defend this global consumer benchmark, ensuring airlines remain operationally accountable and European travellers retain meaningful access to justice.

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From clinical trials to clawback reform, pharma leaders say Greece must move faster to attract investment under Europe’s new biotech strategy

Peace deals are leading to more violence.

America and China cannot dominate or exclude each other.

The country's ruling party is using an unnecessary conflict as a chance to build up its political myth.

The Cambodian autocrat’s anti-scam rhetoric and pardoning of Kem Sokha suggest that outside pressure is starting to work. That's all the more reason to intensify it.

The country has become the second in Southeast Asia to block access to the controversial prediction market.

The move comes as the country's government faces growing scrutiny for its role in handling an explosion of online scam centers and organized crime.

The Bhojshala complex in Madhya Pradesh houses a temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Saraswati, and also a mosque associated with a medieval-era Sufi saint.

The marketing blunder on South Korea’s most solemn democratic anniversary has reignited a decades-old battle over how the country confronts its authoritarian past.