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Chips, rare earths, tariffs: The economic implications of the Trump-Xi summit
The business world watches the Xi-Trump summit as superpowers try to secure a competitive advantage in key industries such as chipmaking. Who holds t…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Xi-Trump summit kicks off as Taiwan hangs in the balance
As the leaders of the US and China meet in Beijing, we discuss what’s at stake and get the view from Taipei.
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3 months, 3 weeks ago
Trump-Xi summit: US president arrives in Beijing weakened by Iran war and tariff setbacks
The Trump-Xi summit comes at a volatile moment for Washington, with the fragile Iran ceasefire spooking energy markets and Xi Jinping increasingly se…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Macron turns on the charm at the Africa Forward Summit as Paris eyes a regional reset
Emmanuel Macron has kicked off his Kenya visit with a jog through Nairobi and cooking ugali as the Africa Forward Summit is hosted by an Anglophone c…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Trade, Taiwan and Iran: What to expect from the Trump-Xi summit
With US president Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping set to meet in Beijing, we take a look at what is on and off the table. Plus: w…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
The Asean summit tackles the global energy crisis
Asean bloc leaders meet in Cebu to discuss soaring energy prices, tariff threats and border clashes. Plus: can relations between Donald Trump and Bra…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Will the Strait of Hormuz finally stay open?
The US hints towards a peace deal with Iran. Then: Friedrich Merz’s first year in office; Air India’s crash report; Canada’s new governor general; an…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
UAE targeted by more Iranian attacks and Romania’s pro-EU government collapses
More Iranian attacks on the UAE. Plus: what’s next for Romania? After parliament toppled prime minister Ilie Bolojan in a no-confidence vote backed b…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
US-Iran ceasefire at breaking point after fresh attacks in the UAE and Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices jump as the US and Iran trade accusations over strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus: Fico’s U-turn on Ukraine and the state of EU-Canada …
3 months, 4 weeks ago
What’s at stake for Sanae Takaichi’s visit to Australia?
Japan’s PM kicks off bilateral meetings with Vietnam and Australia, we discuss the agenda. Then: We review the first ever EU-Armenia Summit. Plus: IL…
4 months ago