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Why the PM shared a stage with movie stars, sports boss

Anthony Albanese was in esteemed company at the Atlantic Council's Global Citizen Awards on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

AAP · Sep 24

China suffers another setback in effort to de-dollarize global finance as anchor in the greenback's dominance quietly exits Beijing's payment scheme

Saudi Arabia's central bank dropped out of China's mBridge digital payment platform last year.

Fortune · Sep 21

Trump's slight of South Korea in favor of the North raises broader US security concerns

President Trump reduced joint military exercises with South Korea. This decision raises concerns about United States security interests in Asia. Experts believe this move punishes an ally and encourages an adversary. South Korea has long been a close ally of the United States. The exercises are critical for deterring North…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

Former US ambassador urges Trump to avoid bad Ukraine deal ‘for the sake of signing something’

With the US president seemingly more concerned with getting a peace deal signed than the details of its contents, experts tell Arpan Rai what the agreement must include to prevent the future destruction of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2025

Zelenskyy seeks talks with Trump and European leaders to discuss slow progress of peace efforts

Zelenskyy accuses Russia of dragging out negotiations, including by putting off a summit with the argument that the groundwork for a possible peace settlement must be thrashed out first by lower-level officials.

Euronews · Aug 29, 2025

Steeper US Tariffs Take Effect On Many Brazilian Goods

US tariffs on many Brazilian products surged Wednesday, as President Donald Trump moved ahead with a pressure campaign against the trial of his right-wing ally Jair Bolsonaro.

International Business Times · Aug 6, 2025

What Is In The New US-UK Trade Deal?

The "breakthrough" US-UK trade deal announced Thursday by President Donald Trump is the first agreement to be unveiled since he slapped steep tariffs on allies and adversaries alike on April 2.

International Business Times · May 8, 2025

Trump Tariff Promises Get A Reality Check

A gathering of global economic leaders in Washington wraps up Saturday with tariff talks between the United States and partners still unresolved -- and anxiety building over the state of the global economy.

International Business Times · Apr 25, 2025

Russia-Ukraine Black Sea deal: What is it, and will it work?

The deal, announced by the US, could lead to a halt in fighting in the Black Sea. But Russia has demands first.

Al Jazeera · Mar 26, 2025

Gaza atrocities will ‘haunt’ Antony Blinken, says former US diplomat

Hala Rharrit calls for accountability for US officials who ensured the flow of arms to Israel despite abuses in Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Jan 17, 2025