South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will undertake a five-nation trip, visiting San Francisco for meetings with global tech CEOs on AI investment and cooperation, followed by state visits to Brazil, Chile, and Argentina for summit talks, and concluding in Frankfurt, Germany.
NATO leaders are questioning the value of annual summits, especially with Donald Trump as U.S. president. The recent Ankara summit yielded a vague declaration and no major decisions, leading many to believe occasional meetings are more effective. Europe must now prepare for greater defense responsibilities as the U.S. becomes a less reliable ally.
The Council of the EU plans to invite social media influencers to cover EU leaders' summits in Brussels starting in July, with member countries selecting participants. Guidance dictates influencers must not oppose EU values or have significant commercial ties, a move that has drawn criticism from journalists' associations.
Chinese President Xi Jinping stated Beijing prioritizes its ties with Myanmar, calling it important in China's neighborhood diplomacy. He expressed willingness to strengthen strategic guidance and deepen cooperation using the Burmese term 'pauk-phaw' (kinsfolk).
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.
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.
Observers note China's adeptness in managing separate strategic ties with Moscow and transactional engagement with Washington, reshaping global power dynamics.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
