Starmer Ends China Trip with Trade Wins and Criticism
Prime Minister Keir Starmer concludes his controversial China visit with new trade agreements on whisky tariffs and visa waivers, while facing criticism over national security concerns.
Category : Diplomacy
Starmer's China Trip Brings Modest Deals, Criticism
Prime Minister Keir Starmer returns from Beijing with minor trade concessions and visa changes, failing to secure major diplomatic breakthroughs on human rights or Ukraine.
Starmer Ends China Trip with Shanghai and Business Talks
Prime Minister Keir Starmer wraps up his controversial China visit by meeting businesses in Beijing and travelling to Shanghai, emphasising economic benefits amid criticism.
FBI Director's Posts Cause Mexico Tensions Over Drug Lord Arrest
FBI Director Kash Patel's detailed social media posts about a joint US-Mexico operation to capture former Olympian Ryan Wedding have ignited diplomatic tensions, contradicting official Mexican accounts.
Xi Criticises Trump's Impact in Starmer Talks
Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned against destabilising world order in discussions with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with thinly veiled criticism of Donald Trump's foreign policy approach.
Starmer Urged to Free Jimmy Lai in China
Cross-party MPs warn Jimmy Lai faces a 'de facto death sentence' in Hong Kong prison and urge Prime Minister Keir Starmer to prioritise his release during diplomatic visit to China.
MPs Urge Starmer to Secure Jimmy Lai's Release from China
A cross-party group of MPs has urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to bring British citizen Jimmy Lai back from China, warning his health is deteriorating after over 1,800 days in solitary confinement.
Apple Music Removes Pauline Hanson's Controversial Song
A reworked version of Holly Valance's hit, created for Hanson's film, topped iTunes charts but was pulled for its lyrics targeting LGBTQIA+ communities.
NZ Rejects Trump's Gaza Peace Board
New Zealand's government has formally declined participation in Donald Trump's proposed Board of Peace for Gaza, citing concerns about structure and alignment with UN principles.
Greenland Mayor Slams Comedian's US Flag Stunt
The mayor of Nuuk criticises a German comedian's attempt to raise the US flag in Greenland, warning content creators to avoid jokes that exploit fears over Trump's threats.
Trump: Putin Agreed to Halt Ukraine Energy Strikes
Donald Trump claims Vladimir Putin agreed to a one-week halt on strikes against Ukraine's energy infrastructure following a personal appeal, though neither Moscow nor Kyiv has confirmed the ceasefire.
Trump-Putin Photo in White House Sparks Outrage
A framed photograph of Donald Trump with Vladimir Putin displayed in the White House Palm Room has prompted condemnation from lawmakers and media figures, with critics calling it inappropriate given Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine.
Trump's Iran Threats Criticised: Strikes Won't Help
Editorial argues US military intervention in Iran would inflict huge human cost, fail to bring democracy, and distract from civilian suffering under brutal state crackdown.
Starmer's Beijing Visit: Diplomacy and Protocol in Focus
Sir Keir Starmer's official visit to China featured cultural exchanges, trade discussions, and diplomatic protocol at Beijing's Forbidden City and Great Hall of the People.
Venezuela's Power Struggle: Two Women Battle for Future
Following Nicolás Maduro's dramatic ousting, Venezuela faces a pivotal power struggle between opposition leader Maria Corina Machado and interim president Delcy Rodriguez, with US relations hanging in the balance.
Canadian Separatists Accused of Treason Over US Talks
British Columbia Premier David Eby has labelled covert meetings between Alberta separatists and US officials as 'treason', amid growing concerns about foreign interference in Canada's sovereignty.
Melania Documentary Pulled in South Africa for Political Reasons
A documentary about Melania Trump has been withdrawn from South African theatres just days before its worldwide release, with distributors citing 'political reasons' amid strained US-South Africa relations.
Starmer's China Trip Secures Visa-Free Travel and Crime Deal
Keir Starmer's Beijing visit has produced several agreements including visa-free travel for Britons, intelligence sharing on organised crime, and progress towards a services trade deal with China.
Trump Warns Iran as US Naval Buildup Fuels War Fears
Donald Trump's warning to Iran coincides with a major US naval deployment, escalating tensions over Tehran's nuclear programme and raising global concerns about potential military action.
Putin Agrees to Kyiv Ceasefire After Trump Request
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly agreed to a week-long halt on firing into Kyiv following a personal request from former US President Donald Trump, citing extreme cold weather conditions.
Trump Says He Got Putin to Pause Kyiv Attacks Over Cold Weather
US President Donald Trump asserts he personally requested Vladimir Putin halt attacks on Kyiv and Ukrainian cities for a week, citing record-breaking cold temperatures affecting both nations.
Trump: Putin Agrees to Week-Long Kyiv Ceasefire
Former US President Donald Trump claims to have personally secured a one-week reprieve from Russian strikes on Kyiv from Vladimir Putin, aiming to protect civilians during a severe winter deep-freeze.
Carney Leads Call for Middle Powers Alliance Against Trump
Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney emerges as key voice urging democratic nations to form coalition outside US, Russia, China influence to counter Trump's disruptive politics.
Starmer's Beijing Trip Praised as Economic Pragmatism
Chinese state media cautiously welcomes Keir Starmer's visit to Beijing, framing it as a pragmatic economic move prioritising business over political tensions.
ICE Attempts Entry at Ecuadorian Consulate in Minneapolis
US immigration officers nearly triggered an international incident after trying to enter Ecuador's consulate in Minneapolis without permission, sparking a formal diplomatic complaint.
Israel Returns Palestinian Bodies in Final Hostage Exchange
Israel has handed over the bodies of 15 Palestinians, marking the last exchange under the US-brokered ceasefire's first phase, while violence continues in Gaza.
UK Government Open to Potential Xi Jinping State Visit
Downing Street has indicated it would not rule out a future state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Britain, as the Government seeks to reset diplomatic relations with Beijing.
Trump Orders Reopening of Venezuelan Airspace
Former President Donald Trump announces he has instructed US officials to reopen Venezuelan airspace for commercial travel, allowing American flights to resume by Thursday's end.
Starmer Opens Door to Xi Jinping UK Visit After Talks
Keir Starmer has suggested a potential UK visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping following bilateral talks in Beijing, sparking criticism from Conservative MPs and China critics.
Starmer's China Visit: Unequal Meeting with Xi Jinping
Keir Starmer's diplomatic trip to Beijing saw a brief meeting with Xi Jinping, resulting in visa concessions and embassy approval but few tangible gains for Britain amid unequal power dynamics.
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