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International Bar Association ‘will speak out’ if US sanctions Hong Kong judges

The new head of the International Bar Association (IBA) has said that the organisation will speak out if unjustified and illegal sanctions are imposed on legal professionals in Hong Kong. The remarks ...

Jan 20South China Morning PostPoliticsImpact

Aftermath challenges daily life in Syria

The withdrawal of the Kurdish-led SDF from northeastern Syria represents the most significant shift in control in the country since the fall of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad, according to reports fro...

2dFrance 24PoliticsImpact

Trump stirs talk of "New World Order" as leaders signal shifting global alliances

After taking offense at Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s more assertive stance toward Washington, Trump withdrew an invitation for him to join his Board of Peace, an organization chaired by Trump...

2dFrance 24PoliticsImpact

Trump "does not appear to give regard to US softpower" as he addresses economic leaders

US President Donald Trump gave a long-awaited speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on the US economy, while addressing Greenland, NATO and lambasting US allies. He said he does not want to use ...

6dFrance 24PoliticsImpact

The crypto bill is falling apart in Congress

Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-PA), from left, Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) Sen. John Boozman (R-AK), Rep. French Hill (R-AK), and David Sacks, White House Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Crypto czar, during a news...

33mThe VergecryptocurrencyImpact

Japan’s 1-party era faces ‘unprecedented’ threat from new centrist alliance

Japan is entering one of its most unpredictable election cycles in decades after the surprise formation of a new centrist political alliance that could redefine the balance of power and potentially re...

Jan 21South China Morning PostPoliticsImpact

Alex Pretti, the man shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis

The parents of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, who was shot dead by a US Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis on Saturday, issued a written statement decrying top Trump administration officials who suggested the...

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UK PM, others outraged at Trump's comments downplaying NATO role in Afghanistan war

Prince Harry and the British Prime Minister slammed President Donald Trump after he falsely claimed that NATO allies were "a little off the front lines" in Afghanistan....

4dABC NewsPoliticsImpact

UK approves new Chinese ‘mega embassy’ in London despite security concerns

The UK goverenment on Tuesday approved a 20,000-square-metre plot of land, known as Royal Mint Court, for China's new embassy in London. The decision has stoked heated controversy, mostly over nationa...

Jan 20France 24PoliticsImpact

South Korea imposes travel bans on three civilians over alleged drone flights into North Korea

Analysts say North Korea's drone accusations were likely driven by its efforts to dial up anti-South Korea sentiment ahead of the ruling Workers' Party congress....

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Ukraine peace deal hinges on territory, Kremlin says after Putin meets US envoys in Moscow

Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the settlement in Ukraine with US President Donald Trump’s envoys during marathon overnight talks, and the Kremlin insisted that the territorial issue needs ...

4dEuronewsPolitics

Trump chides Carney after Canadian PM delivers rousing speech on global order 'rupture' at Davos

Donald Trump chided Mark Carney in a ⁠speech in Davos on Wednesday after the Canadian prime minister delivered a rousing address on a "rupture" in the international rules-based order. FRANCE 24's Chri...

6dFrance 24PoliticsImpact

The number of foreign students enrolling in US universities has dropped for the first time in 3 years

The number of foreign students enrolling in US universities has declined Eduard Figueres/Getty Images Graduate international student enrollment in US colleges fell by 5.9% in fall 2025. The drop comes...

Jan 15Business InsidereducationImpact

US exits World Health Organization, says agency strayed from 'core mission'

The U.S. has officially completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, HHS and the Department of State announced on Thursday....

5dABC NewsPoliticsImpact

China, Russia conclude BRICS+ naval drills in South Africa amid controversy

China and Russia concluded a week of joint naval exercises in South African waters on Friday, described by the host country as a BRICS Plus operation aimed at “ensuring the safety of shipping and mari...

Jan 20France 24PoliticsImpact

FIFA ex-President Blatter advises fans to skip World Cup

With the US due to co-host the football World Cup this summer, former FIFA President Sepp Blatter said a former colleague was "right" to advise supporters to "stay home" and watch on TV amid an immigr...

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EU "bazooka" instrument could "hurt the US economy" in critical midterm year

US President Donald Trump addressed economic leaders in the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on January 21, before answering questions. He addressed Greenland, Iran, NATO and the US economy...

6dFrance 24PoliticsImpact

US and Taiwan strike trade deal tied to $250bn chip investment

Agreement will reduce tariffs on goods from the island to 15% and will ease tensions between the two countries...

Jan 15Financial TimesPoliticsImpact

Economic pressure could hurt Iran more than a military strike

A struggling currency sparked the protests and Trump’s new tariffs on Tehran’s trade partners will only increase the pain...

Jan 13Financial TimesPoliticsImpact

In the age of Trump, are ‘safe-haven’ US assets not so safe any more?

For decades, the US dollar has served as the currency of global reserve, the de facto anchor for the vast majority of international exchanges. Consequently, United States government debt – most common...

3hSouth China Morning Postworld_newsImpact
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