Category : Diplomacy


Cartoon Satirises Keir Starmer's China Trip

A new cartoon by Pete Songi humorously critiques Keir Starmer's recent diplomatic visit to China, highlighting political tensions and international relations.

Starmer's Beijing Visit: UK-China Relations Under Scrutiny

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to Beijing in January 2026 highlights the UK's delicate diplomatic balancing act between economic engagement with China and upholding democratic values amid global superpower rivalries.

Starmer's High-Stakes China Visit

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's landmark trip to China marks the first by a British leader in eight years, navigating complex issues from human rights to trade diplomacy amid global tensions.

Trump's USAID Cuts Hit Australian Pacific Aid Projects

Australian charities report devastating consequences as Trump administration slashes USAID funding, cutting education, food and health programs in Timor-Leste and across the Pacific region, resulting in preventable deaths.

Starmer's China Visit: Trade, Security and Human Rights

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China marks a cautious attempt to revamp UK-China relations, addressing trade, espionage concerns, and thorny issues like Jimmy Lai's case amid shifting geopolitics.

Starmer's China Visit: Security vs Trade Debate

As Sir Keir Starmer becomes the first UK prime minister since 2018 to visit China, security concerns clash with economic ambitions amid a growing trade deficit and espionage allegations.

Iran Crackdown: Life Inside Revealed in Podcast

Sky News podcast 'The World' with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim explores Iran's brutal government crackdown after protests, the death toll uncertainty, and life under internet blackout.

Starmer's Risky China Visit: US-China Balancing Act

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's first visit to China since 2018 raises questions about his geopolitical strategy, economic priorities, and the risks of navigating relations between the US and China.

Starmer's Diplomatic Tightrope with China at G20

Keir Starmer's first China visit as PM aims to bring stability to UK-China relations, but faces tests on human rights, Taiwan, espionage and economic ties amid complex geopolitical landscape.

Albanese in East Timor to Boost Bilateral Relations

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visits East Timor to address parliament and meet leaders, aiming to enhance Australia's relationship with its neighbour, as a severe heatwave sweeps across parts of Australia.

Starmer's China Visit Tests UK's Global Standing

Keir Starmer's upcoming visit to China marks the first by a British prime minister since 2018, highlighting the delicate balance between security concerns and economic interdependence in UK-China relations.

Diplomats Battle Trump's 24/7 Media Onslaught

Western diplomats face unprecedented challenges interpreting Donald Trump's relentless social media posts and press conferences, requiring new monitoring strategies to find policy signals amid constant noise.

Trump's Chaos Pushes US Allies Closer to China

As Donald Trump's erratic policies destabilise global alliances, Western nations like Canada and Ireland are seeking stability through strengthened ties with China, despite security concerns.

Trump's Greenland Threat Unites Denmark in Protest

Donald Trump's threats to acquire Greenland have sparked unprecedented unity between Denmark and Greenland, with thousands protesting in Copenhagen and colonial tensions being re-examined.

Albanese's Response to Trump's Unpredictable America

As Donald Trump reshapes US foreign policy, Australian PM Anthony Albanese faces pressure to adapt. Experts urge acknowledging the changed global landscape while maintaining strategic alliances.

Ukraine, Russia, US Peace Talks in Abu Dhabi

High-stakes peace negotiations between Ukraine, Russia and the United States begin in Abu Dhabi today, marking the first trilateral meeting since the war began in 2022.

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