US university programs focused on Southeast Asian languages, history, and politics are facing severe funding cuts, leading to center closures and program threats. Conversely, China is bolstering its area studies programs, highlighting a divergence in knowledge valuation between the two powers.
The White House will host UFC's "Freedom 250" event on the South Lawn for the president's 80th birthday, featuring a custom-built octagon and steel structure. Despite legal challenges and forecasts of thunderstorms, the event, championed by the president and UFC, aims to appeal to his base, with military members required to meet strict fitness standards for attendance.
Observers note China's adeptness in managing separate strategic ties with Moscow and transactional engagement with Washington, reshaping global power dynamics.
President Trump announced on his social media platform, Truth Social, that he will attend the G7 summit in France in late June. Secretary of State Rubio also confirmed Trump's participation in the NATO summit in Turkey in July, easing concerns among allies.
Kenton Cool, a 52-year-old British climber, achieved a record 20th summit of Mount Everest, becoming the first non-Nepali to do so. His feat was overshadowed by the deaths of two Indian climbers during their descent, highlighting concerns over overcrowding and safety.
The EU Council plans to invite influencers to ministerial meetings and summits, sparking criticism from journalists concerned about transparency and ethics. Influencers will not be allowed to ask questions and will be accompanied at all times, with organizers emphasizing their role as disseminators, not replacements for accredited media.
Russian President Putin's Beijing meeting with Xi Jinping showcased strong Russia-China trust, occurring shortly after a US presidential visit. Key takeaways include unified stances on various issues and China's diplomatic balancing act.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing on Wednesday, warning against "jungle law" in global affairs and emphasizing strategic coordination. The leaders renewed their friendship treaty, with Putin describing bilateral ties as "unprecedented."
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, warning against "jungle law" in global affairs and stressing strategic coordination. The leaders renewed their friendship treaty, with Putin describing ties as "unprecedented."
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, warning against "jungle law" in global affairs and stressing strategic coordination. The leaders renewed their friendship treaty, with Putin describing ties as "unprecedented" and a "stabilizing factor" internationally.
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin met in Beijing, presenting a united front against perceived threats to global supply chains, US-Israeli actions in the Middle East, and foreign interference in Latin America. They also expressed concerns over Japan's rearmament and sanctions against North Korea.
PM Narendra Modi arrived in Rome for a bilateral visit with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni. Discussions will focus on strengthening cooperation, including the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), and aim to reach 20 billion euros in bilateral trade by 2029.
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni welcomed PM Narendra Modi to Rome for a visit aimed at reinforcing bilateral ties and elevating their relationship to a special strategic partnership. Discussions will focus on cooperation, including the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).
China hosted separate summits with leaders from Russia and the US in the same month, a notable diplomatic event. However, the meetings are unlikely to alter the established trajectory of China-Russia cooperation.
The close personal friendship between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, marked by shared meals and informal events, is highlighted as Putin visits Beijing amid geopolitical uncertainty.
«L’équipe qui installe les cordes a atteint le sommet ce matin», a annoncé son coordinateur, Chhang Dawa Sherpa, de l’organisateur Seven Summits Treks.
Ukraine wants Europe more involved in peace efforts with Russia — but who exactly would represent Europe in those talks? After Vladimir Putin floated former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as a possible negotiator, Brussels reacted with disbelief. Host Zoya Sheftalovich and Nick Vinocur unpack the growing debate around Europe’s role in future peace negotiations, including […]
YouTubers and TikTokers would be granted access under a Council pilot scheme.
Over 30 European leaders and Canada's prime minister are attending a European Political Community summit in Yerevan on Monday, followed by the first bilateral EU-Armenia summit on Tuesday. The gatherings mark a dramatic shift for Armenia, a former Russian ally that joined Putin's Eurasian Economic Union and hosts a Russian military base. The turning point came in 2023 when Azerbaijan seized Nagorno-Karabakh and Russia failed to intervene, leading Armenia to pivot toward the EU and launch EU accession in March 2025.
King Charles III will use his Washington visit to advocate for climate action despite Trump administration's anti-environmental policies. The monarch, who has spoken on environmental issues for over 50 years, plans to address Congress and raise the topic with President Trump, reflecting UK public support for clean energy transition. Civil society groups have urged the palace to include climate references in the king's speech.
King will probably press his passion for nature during US state visit, but his advocacy will fall on deaf earsOf the many clashes in worldview between King Charles III and Donald Trump, the greatest is on an issue the White House has sought to silence: the future of the planet.For more than 50 years, as the Prince of Wales, the environmentally minded Charles spoke out frequently, addressing UN summits and closed gatherings alike, to urge better guardianship of nature and strong action on the climate. Continue reading...
NATO leaders may stop holding annual summits partly due to the controversy surrounding US President Donald Trump, who has called the military bloc a "paper tiger" and criticized member nations as "free-loaders." The Atlantic Council, NATO's de facto think tank, has suggested reducing "high-profile summitry" to dial down the drama, proposing options including a military parade. Trump has generated controversy at multiple summits since 2017, including shoving Montenegro's PM and threatening to withdraw from the bloc.
NATO is considering moving away from annual summits to reduce the 'drama' caused by controversial interactions, particularly those involving US President Donald Trump and other world leaders.
NATO leaders may stop holding annual summits due to the controversy and 'drama' associated with US President Donald Trump, who has called the military bloc a 'paper tiger' and criticized member nations as 'free-loaders'. A European diplomat told Reuters 'better to have fewer summits than bad summits', while NATO's de facto think tank the Atlantic Council suggested less 'high-profile summitry' would reduce tensions and proposed a military parade as one way to appease Trump.
