Find out why China has been sending more conciliatory messages to the US in recent weeks, what lies behind a possible meeting between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, and how trade, technology, and geopolitics are shaping the new relationship between the world’s two biggest powers.
Find out what lies behind the expansion of Israeli strikes on Lebanon, how Hezbollah and Iranian allies are becoming involved in the conflict, and why the UN and diplomats warn that the room for de-escalation in the Middle East is rapidly narrowing as pressure on civilians and Lebanese institutions grows.
Find out how Nepal entered a period of profound political change in the parliamentary elections. We bring you an overview of Balendra Shah’s rise, the weakening of traditional parties and the message of voters seeking a break with corruption, stagnation and the old model of government.
Find out what the first American primaries of 2026 in Texas and North Carolina say about the battle for the Senate and Congress, the relationship between Trump's wing and the Republican establishment, and why the results of these races are already being interpreted as an important political signal for the rest of the electoral cycle.
Find out how the war around Iran is spilling over into Europe through increased protection of military bases, evacuations of citizens and fear of disruptions to energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz. We bring an overview of the reactions of the EU, NATO and European states, as well as possible economic consequences.
Find out why Pedro Sánchez became the loudest European opponent of the American strikes on Iran, how Spain refused the use of its bases, and what that move means for relations between Europe and Washington, security, diplomacy, and the debate on a more independent EU foreign policy.