
Putin’s China Visit: Xi Showcases “Unyielding” Alliance
The proposed “Power of Siberia 2” project could strengthen Russia’s energy exports to China.

The proposed “Power of Siberia 2” project could strengthen Russia’s energy exports to China.

The U.S. president is scheduled to meet Chinese president Xi Jinping, with discussions likely to focus on trade, technology competition, and global security issues.

In Pope Leo’s first New Year address as pontiff, he criticised the growing use of military force—warning that international law and diplomacy are being sidelined.

The Croatian parliament voted to reinstate compulsory military service—amid the growing global tensions prompted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Trump has shocked friends and foes alike with his unorthodox, power-driven diplomacy, forcing both to catch up with the new geopolitical reality, experts said at MCC Brussels’ latest event.

The prime minister said he will pursue a policy that “protects and promotes Slovak national-state interests.”

Tunisians could face life in prison for repeat offences under a proposed bill.

Western powers expressed their support for Israel, but Iran and Saudi Arabia will continue supporting Palestinians.

On the explosive issue of immigration, the two leaders played it safe and emphasised the importance of “dialogue,” insisting as much on the “bilateral” as the “multilateral.”

Georgia PM Irakli Garibashvili said in a statement that “any decision that facilitates the life, movement, and business of our citizens is, of course, positive and welcome.”