The G7 summit in Capri saw major powers pledging to boost Ukraine's air defences against Russian attacks and calling on China to cease support for Moscow's military. The Middle East and Ukrainian crises were the main topics of discussion at the summit, which was attended by foreign ministers from the US, Italy, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, and the UK. The ministers emphasised the importance of further support for Ukraine, which is up against more powerful Russian forces, while simultaneously advocating for de-escalation in the Middle East to avert a more extensive regional confrontation
The Philippines' foreign ministry described the country's recent decision to strengthen its relations with Japan and the United States—which was brought up at a summit presided over by the U.S. President Joe Biden—as a "sovereign choice" made in response to China's complaints. The purpose of the trilateral meeting between the United States, Japan, and the Philippines was to discuss common worries over China's actions in the South China Sea. The foreign ministry of the Philippines emphasised that this cooperation should not be seen as a threat but rather as a means of promoting econo
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, in a recent meeting, highlighted the importance of deepening defence cooperation between their nations. Their discussions highlighted serious concerns over the situation in the South China Sea, where tensions between the Philippines and China have been notable. China's expansive territorial claims in the South China Sea have been a source of contention, as it asserts almost total control over the region, which serves as a crucial maritime route for global commerce, amounting to over $3 trillion ann
A Eurobarometer survey indicates that 60% of Europeans are very or somewhat interested in the forthcoming European Parliament election, up from 49% in 2019. This represents a significant increase in interest compared to five years ago. During elections, talk about jobs, health, poverty, and defence is frequent. Remarkably, 81% of participants believe that international problems like the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine have made voting more important. In a video statement, President Roberta Metsola of the European Parliament highlighted the serious consequences. France, on
According to sources close to the African oil sector and Reuters, Namibia is being considered for membership in OPEC+, an alliance that is facing withdrawals from countries such as Angola. If it succeeds, Namibia may become the continent’s fourth-largest oil exporter by 2030. With estimates of 2.6 billion barrels, recent findings made by TotalEnergies and Shell might pave the way for production by 2030. OPEC+'s initial goal is for Namibia to accede to its Charter of Cooperation so that it can have longer-term negotiations about energy markets. The African Energy Chamber's executive ch
India and the UK recently discussed accelerating mutual legal aid treaty actions and giving fugitive extradition requests a top priority. Notable targets for extradition by Indian agencies include Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi, Sanjay Bhandari, Punjabi separatists, and wanted terrorist sympathisers hiding in the UK. Stephen Kavanagh headed a UK delegation that visited the CBI Headquarters and talked about strengthening operational cooperation. Sharing criminal intelligence, fighting financial crimes, organised crime, cybercrime, terrorism, and international threats were among the subjects cover
Singapore's long-time Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will transfer power to his successor, Lawrence Wong, on May 15, preceding an upcoming election. The 51-year-old Wong became the prime minister-in-waiting in April 2022 after the initial successor withdrew unexpectedly. This move has disrupted the carefully planned leadership transition in the affluent Asian financial hub. As co-leader of the government's COVID-19 task committee, Wong rose to fame and received recognition for his leadership during the pandemic. He served in the government in many key areas, including deputy prime minis
On Saturday, India and Russia celebrated their 77th anniversary of diplomatic ties, highlighting a resilient partnership across diverse sectors such as defence, energy, trade, and culture. Over the years, Russia has played a crucial role in strengthening India's energy security and defence capabilities. Currently, efforts are underway to enhance connectivity in the Eurasian space. Additionally, there are endeavours to achieve an early conclusion of the FTA between the Eurasian Economic Union and India, efficiently promote the North-South Transport Corridor, relaunch the Vladivostok-C
US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced increased military cooperation to confront China during a state visit to the White House. The US-Japan alliance has undergone a major upgrade, with agreements including constructing an air missile defence network with Australia and creating unified command structures. They underlined that these actions are entirely defensive and intended to protect international law from unilateral attempts to use force to change the status quo. The leaders also declared mutually beneficial cooperation to accelerate the developme
On Tuesday, Simon Harris became Ireland's youngest premier at 37. He left university at 20 to work in politics, became a councillor at 22, and an MP at 24. He oversaw the nation's response to COVID-19 throughout his time in the cabinet, which began before he reached thirty. Harris hopes to strengthen his party's position by possibly creating coalitions with independent candidates, given the difficulties of overturning Sinn Fein's lead in opinion polls before the next election. Harris believes that Fine Gael is still a centrist party despite efforts to return to its centre-right posit