Canadian PM Mark Carney visited his ancestral home in Ireland, urging closer international cooperation and warning of a 'global rupture' as the post-Cold War order disintegrates. He emphasized the need for ad hoc coalitions between Canada, Ireland, and Europe to navigate global disruption.
The 10th China-South Asia Expo opened in Kunming, featuring 68 countries, regions, and international organizations. This year marks the first full coverage of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and RCEP member states, with over 1500 professional buyers attending. The expo has evolved from a commodity fair to a comprehensive international platform, reflecting China's commitment to opening up and Yunnan's economic dynamism.
At the 2026 Liaoning International Sister Cities Conference, university leaders from over 40 countries discussed international cooperation in education and technology. Speakers emphasized the necessity of global collaboration for emerging technologies like AI and highlighted potential partnerships between China, Chile, and Latin America in healthcare, AI, and renewable energy. Agreements were signed between Northeastern University and Óbuda University, and between Shenyang Conservatory of Music and Belarusian State Academy of Music.
The international order is under mounting strain. In recent years, unilateralism, protectionism and the selective application of international law have eroded confidence in the rules-based frameworks that once underpinned global cooperation. The return of Donald Trump to the centre of American politics, along with the policy instincts the US president represents, has only reinforced concerns that the United States may continue to privilege narrow domestic calculations over international...
The world's central banks stopped arguing about whether stablecoins are risky long ago. Their main concern now is about who will control them and how. On April 20, BIS General Manager Pablo Hernandez de Cos called for global cooperation on stablecoins, describing it as “critically important.” The Bank for International Settlements, often called the central bankers' […] The post The world’s central banks finally see crypto as a real monetary threat to TradFi appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Global central banks are increasingly concerned that stablecoins threaten traditional banking systems, monetary policy effectiveness, and financial sovereignty. As adoption grows, regulators are shifting focus from investor safety to systemic risks and control over payment infrastructure.
