A once-in-a-decade summit began in Seville, Spain, bringing together more than 50 world leaders to address the urgent need for progress on poverty reduction, climate action, and sustainable development goals. The summit takes place at a time when several of these objectives are in serious danger of not being achieved. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that the event intends to "repair and rev up" global collaboration, warning that trust is deteriorating and multilateralism is under threat. The United States, led by President Donald Trump, did not attend the summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five-nation diplomatic tour to Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia, aimed at strengthening India's engagement with the Global South. The tour involves attending the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, where leaders will address global governance reforms, peace and security, and climate action. This will be PM Modi's first bilateral visit to Ghana, with discussions aimed at strengthening collaboration in agriculture, vaccine research, defence, and digital infrastructure. During his visits to Trinidad and Tobago and A
Singapore, the United Kingdom, and Kenya's governments have formed the Coalition to Grow Carbon Markets to revive confidence in the voluntary carbon market. This is the first government-led project aimed at creating worldwide standards for carbon credits and encouraging greater corporate participation. The coalition's goal is to provide high-integrity, consistent criteria for carbon credit issuance. These standards are intended to increase openness, minimise fragmentation, and restore trust among investors and companies aiming to fulfil climate commitments. The endeavour is primarily focus
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for 45 minutes as tensions in the Middle East escalated. The discussion followed recent US attacks on Iran's underground nuclear facilities, which have exacerbated the regional conflict. President Pezeshkian initiated the dialogue, which focused on de-escalation and regional stability. President Pezeshkian thanked PM Modi for India's persistent support for peace through diplomatic channels. He saw India as an important voice in regional affairs and a reliable partner in promoting calm. He praised India's pri
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed pride in India's outstanding achievement in the QS World University Rankings 2026, calling it a sign of the country's growing impact in the global education field. He reacted to a post on X by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who praised the country's performance in the most recent rankings. PM Modi noted that the most recent QS World University Rankings reinforce the strength of India's education system. He emphasised the government's continuous commitment to establishing strong ecosystems for research, innovation, and academic success, p
Portugal's newly elected centre-right government officially assumed office following the defeat of the Communist Party's rejection motion in Parliament. Prime Minister Luis Montenegro's Democratic Alliance (AD) coalition now controls a minority government after winning more seats in a snap election on May 18, but still falls short of a parliamentary majority. The government's legislative agenda includes a commitment to continue lowering taxes for middle-income residents and businesses, maintaining budget surpluses, and engaging in open discussions with the opposition on crucial matters suc
Australia and the European Union have agreed to begin official negotiations on a Security and Defence Partnership (SDP), which represents a significant step forward in their bilateral relations. The declaration came at the G7 Leaders' Summit in Alberta, Canada, following a meeting between Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, European Council President António Costa, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The proposed SDP will establish a formal framework for improved cooperation in critical sectors such as cybersecurity, counter-terrorism, defence industry collabor
The United States and the United Kingdom have reached a new trade agreement to reduce tariffs on important sectors, but unresolved disputes about steel and pharmaceuticals remain. US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the agreement during the G7 Summit in the Canadian Rockies, calling it a watershed moment in bilateral trade relations. Trump described the deal as a "fair agreement" that will create employment and revenue. Starmer described the deal as a demonstration of strength between the two countries. Despite the declaration, there was some small con
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg this week to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation and strengthening the two countries' strategic partnership. The meeting, announced by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, will take place during Russia's annual economic summit, when President Putin traditionally delivers the keynote speech alongside a visiting foreign leader. Following his meeting with Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi Sugiono in Moscow, Lavrov emphasised that both countries are looking to stren
Singapore and Indonesia reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening economic ties at the 15th Singapore-Indonesia Six Bilateral Economic Working Groups Ministerial Meeting (6WG MM), which took place in Singapore. Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong and Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, co-chaired the meeting. The 6WG MM serves as a crucial platform for improving cooperation in six key areas: the Batam, Bintan, and Karimun (BBK) region and other special economic zones, investments, manpower, transportation, agribusiness, and tourism