Politics

OPCW experts’ Russia visit will test organization’s impartiality — envoy

Russia’s Permanent Representative to the OPCW Vladimir Tarabrin noted that the current political climate did not encourage them to go to Russia willingly

Nigel Farage meeting a 'shadowy foreign donor'? It can only be another establishment stitch-up | Marina Hyde

Nigel Farage meeting a 'shadowy foreign donor'? It can only be another establishment stitch-up | Marina Hyde

The only thing more dodgy than Reform’s financial dealings is the egregious lunchtime combination of oysters, Guinness and champagne How many sarcastic air quotes is too many for quoting Nigel Farage’s suggestion that Reform have been…

Meloni celebrates milestone as Italy's longest-lasting government

Meloni celebrates milestone as Italy's longest-lasting government

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is celebrating a milestone: her hard-right government is now the longest-lasting in the country's post war history. In a country known for its political instability, it's a notable record. But…

SVR chief says Caribbean Crisis settlement shows escalation not the only way

Sergey Naryshkin noted that the propaganda mechanisms set in motion by politicians create such a rigid worldview that they become hostages to it and fall into their own traps

Yemen’s Houthis Push Toward Red Sea Strait as Ground Fighting Escalates

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Yemen’s Houthis Push Toward Red Sea Strait as Ground Fighting Escalates

The Houthis, an Iran-backed militia, appear to be trying to gain control of a port city near the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a key choke point for global trade.

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Rasuwa floods: What has the government done in the last 10 days?

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Rasuwa floods: What has the government done in the last 10 days?

In the days after a devastating flood swept through Rasuwa and the Trishuli River corridor , more than 1,294 people have been confirmed dead, thousands remain missing and more than 12,000 people have been rescued. The government says more…

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World food prices at highest since 2022 as supply risks mount, FAO says

Straits Times

World food prices at highest since 2022 as supply risks mount, FAO says

PARIS, Sept 4 - World food prices rose in August to their highest since late 2022, as adverse weather and war disruption in the Black Sea heightened concern over supply of staples, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization said…

Straits Times

Populism poses serious challenge to independent central banks, Bailey says

Populism poses serious challenge to independent central banks, Bailey says

Bank of England governor says central bankers must explain decisions or risk being seen as ‘unrepresentative elite’ The governor of the Bank of England has said the rise of populist politicians presents a serious challenge to independent…

Struggling to make its voice heard: Can the EU forge a true foreign policy?

Struggling to make its voice heard: Can the EU forge a true foreign policy?

"Who do I call if I want to speak to Europe?" The famous quote attributed to Henry Kissinger still resonates today. There is in fact a Mrs Europe on the world stage: Kaja Kallas, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security…

Philippine vice president is ordered arrested for threats against the president

NPR

Philippine vice president is ordered arrested for threats against the president

It's part of a political showdown with Marcos. A trial could impact her plans to run for president in 2028. (Image credit: Basilio Sepe)

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Russia hopes to receive OPCW experts — permanent representative

Vladimir Tarabrin noted that it is difficult to name the exact timing of the visit

DRC eyes Jerusalem embassy as Tshisekedi seeks Israel's support

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