Trump says US does not ‘need a deal with Iran’
US President Donald Trump said Thursday that he was directing Vice-President J.D. Vance to focus completely on domestic anti-fraud efforts and not negotiations towards a deal to end war with Tehran. “We don’t need a deal
Bessent blames US Commerce Department for not restricting Nvidia chip exports to China
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday blamed the Commerce Department, led by Howard Lutnick, for delaying the blacklisting of Megaspeed, an Nvidia customer suspected of diverting advanced AI chips to China, days
The Downfall of AI’s ‘Rock Star’ Boss, Ukraine: Who speak for Europe? Protests & Presidents
On The World This Week with Gavin Lee, our panel distills the breaking news and global stories of the past 7 days into 45 minutes. Ukraine: Who will speak for Europe? In a week thats seen the first direct talks between U
US-China Board of Trade holds first meeting days before Trump-Xi summit
The United States and China held the inaugural meeting of their bilateral Board of Trade on Friday, just days before US President Donald Trump is set to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Shenzhen. “Today, the Office of t
What Vladimir Putin won in Abu Dhabi Ukraine peace talks
Donald Trump’s envoys offered the Russian president what he wants: room to stall.
EU agrees on five countries to represent Europe in Ukraine peace talks
European leaders believe a US-backed process will allow Moscow and Washington to decide the fate of the conflict.
Beijing faces its Russia dilemma amid talk of Xi-Trump-Putin summit
China is forced to tread carefully as it considers hosting a meeting between Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Donald Trump. While the optics are sure to favor Moscow, Beijing is risking its image at the global stage.
Azerbaijan intensifies its European engagement at the EPC Summit
Azerbaijan added additional thrust to its engagement with Europe announcing more energy to the EU, a strategic partnership with the UK, additional agreements with Ukraine, a dozen bilateral meetings with European leaders
Trump to press Southeast Asia nations to join Pax Silica at Asean summit in Manila
US President Donald Trump will press Southeast Asian economies to join Pax Silica, his campaign to China-proof AI and chip supply chains, when he attends the Asean summit in Manila next week. According to people familiar
Stephen Miller phones US ambassador to Mexico almost daily to rant about border crossing numbers, report says
Miller reportedly ‘rails’ about the number of illegal border crossings to U.S. ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson, despite numbers dropping to their lowest point in years
EU leaders discuss how to boost Europe's AI industry while tackling risks at Dublin summit
European leaders together with Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch and AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton discussed how Europe can build its AI industry while making sure the technology is developed responsibly.
Kallas says 'Russians don't want me' as EU envoy for peace talks
Kaja Kallas has made a strong push to be appointed special EU envoy for the peace negotiations. But "Russians do not want me", she added.
UN nuclear watchdog increasingly concerned about Iranian enrichment plant, report says
The United Nations nuclear watchdog is "increasingly concerned" about a uranium-enrichment plant at Isfahan that Iran declared to it last year but has still not let the watchdog inspect, it said in a confidential report
‘10,000-tonne level talent’ biologist Zhao Yingming leaves Chicago for Hangzhou
In early November, a low-resolution photo of an internal meeting circulated on China’s social networks, accompanied by a caption with only one sentence: “It is said that he is a top-tier introduced talent at the 10,000-t
US, Ukraine say Europe to join peace talks as Putin sticks to hardline stance
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and US envoy Jared Kushner said Thursday, November 12, Europe would join the next round of talks with Russia, as Vladimir Putin indicated Moscow will not compromise on its hardline
How a new ‘green energy corridor’ from the Caspian Sea could help Eastern Europe kick fossil fuels
The partnership signed at the COP31 climate summit aims to transform Azerbaijan into an interregional electricity hub.
'Big development' in peace talks as Ukraine says Europe to join Russia negotiations
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and US envoy Jared Kushner said Thursday Europe would join the next round of talks with Russia, as Vladimir Putin indicated Moscow will not compromise on its hardline demands to end
US denies IRGC destroyed American radar in Bahrain after attack on southern Iran
Despite rising military tensions, diplomatic efforts mediated by Qatar and Pakistan are continuing. Tehran has made any resumption of formal negotiations with Washington conditional on its demands being met.
UN security council extends Central African Republic peacekeeping mission until 2027
The latest mandate extension underscores the Security Council's continued commitment to the country, while highlighting the importance of a carefully managed transition that ensures national institutions can sustain the
Winter is coming: Putin seeks to 'hammer Ukrainians, their power grid, their water supplies'
As renewed diplomatic efforts seek to bring an end to Russia's war on Ukraine, the prospect of a negotiated settlement remains unlikely due to Russia's irreconcilable territorial demands, competing visions of European se
Japan yet to make full use of nuclear power equipment export treaty with India
New Delhi has a goal of boosting India's nuclear power capacity to 100 gigawatts by 2047, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2070.
Spain’s Sánchez laments potential for ‘planetary annihilation’
The Spanish leader urges major reform of the United Nations and warns that the EU's embrace of “war preparedness” is feeding “a dangerous militaristic mindset.”
Portugal: Humanoid robots take centre stage at Web Summit 2026
Dancing humanoid robots and robotic dogs stole the show at Web Summit 2026 in Lisbon. The technology conference has generated nearly €2.5 billion for Portugal's economy over the past decade, according to a study.
Portugal: Humanoid robots take centre stage at Web Summit 2026
Dancing humanoid robots and robotic dogs stole the show at Web Summit 2026 in Lisbon. The technology conference has generated nearly €2.5 billion for Portugal's economy over the past decade, according to a study.
‘Immense benefits’: US envoy to Singapore flagged over US$1m Trump donation
US ambassador to Singapore Anjani Sinha was among dozens of individuals who allegedly “reaped immense benefits” after helping to fund President Donald Trump’s political operations and pet projects, according to an Americ
EU leaders in Dublin grapple with who speaks for Europe in peace talks
Good morning. I’m Luca Bertuzzi, holding the pen for today’s newsletter. The Ukraine peace talks, and the question of who should speak for Europe at the table, have swamped the informal EU summit, kicking off another rou
Huang's exit, AI bubble and financial crisis fears in focus on Web Summit's last day
Jensen Huang's resignation as Nvidia CEO, the risk of an AI bubble and soaring US debt were in focus on a packed last day of the Web Summit in Lisbon, as speakers on a panel moderated by Euronews warned that public debt
Ukraine envoy row hijacks EU leaders’ first AI summit
EU leaders meet in Dublin on Friday for their first AI discussion, with Mistral’s Arthur Mensch and Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton as guests. But the row over who should speak for Europe in Ukraine peace talks is set to
Europe pushes for seat at Ukraine peace talks but lacks unified voice
European nations are looking for an envoy to represent them in talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war
5 things to watch at the Dublin EU leaders’ summit
Leaders will discuss Europe’s AI ambitions. But who speaks for Europe in Ukraine talks, how to fund Kyiv, and who replaces Christine Lagarde are also in play.
EU leaders start Friday’s summit still at odds over who should lead on Ukraine
The question of who speaks for Europe has never been more consequential, but the EU doesn't have an answer.
Putin agrees to European participation in next round of Ukraine peace talks
During talks at the Kremlin, Jared Kushner told Putin that Washington had detected what he called "a big change" on the European side.
Zelensky welcomes US bringing Europe into Russia-Ukraine peace talks
The Ukrainian president says it makes sense for European leaders to be involved as Ukraine hopes to eventually join the EU.
Albania’s PM says 2027 NATO summit will not be held in Tirana
Albania has faced criticism over low defence spending, as Rama is under pressure at home amid months of protests.
Why Japanese firms are shrugging off bilateral tensions, adjusting China sales strategies
Macroeconomic issues are occupying the thoughts of leading Japanese multinationals as they adjust strategies in China, but few say they worry that diplomatic tensions will cost them opportunities in one of their largest
Yemen’s Houthis renew strikes on Saudi Arabia as UNSC extends sanctions
Saudi-led coalition intercepts flurry of suspected Houthi drones targeting oil and military infrastructure.
Climate-vulnerable nations urge immediate action at UN Cop31 summit
Urgent action is needed to help countries hardest-hit by the effects of climate change, small island leaders said on Thursday at the United Nations climate talks in Turkey, describing global warming as a life-or-death is
China rules out hosting Cop33 climate summit in 2028
Decision disappoints experts hoping for world’s biggest emitter to take global lead on climate crisis China has ruled out hosting the Cop33 UN climate summit in 2028 after months of deliberations, leaving the field open
EU leaders tussle over who to send to Ukraine, Russia peace talks
A seat at the table for Europe now appears likely following comments by a US envoy who just held talks with Putin. But who will take that seat remains unclear.
EU leaders tussle over whom to send to Ukraine, Russia peace talks
A seat at the table for Europe now appears likely following comments by a US envoy who just held talks with Putin. But who will take that seat remains unclear.
Huang's exit, AI bubble and financial crisis fears in focus on Web Summit's last day
Jensen Huang's resignation as Nvidia CEO, the risk of an AI bubble and soaring US debt were in focus on a packed last day of the Web Summit in Lisbon, as speakers on a panel moderated by Euronews warned that public debt
US envoys meet Zelensky in Dublin after talks with Putin in Moscow
US envoy Steve Witkoff says President Putin has agreed to European negotiators joining the next round of Ukraine talks.
In Moscow, Witkoff and Kushner Ask Putin to Include Europe in Peace Talks
The Kremlin, taking a hard line, is pushing to widen negotiations to overhaul European security structures.
Regional security dominates European talks in Dublin amid hybrid attacks
European nations discuss security collaboration and an envoy for Ukraine peace talks during the summit in Ireland.
Winter is coming: Putin seeks to 'hammer Ukrainians, their power grid, their water supplies'
As renewed diplomatic efforts seek to bring an end to Russia's war on Ukraine, the prospect of a negotiated settlement remains unlikely due to Russia's irreconcilable territorial demands, competing visions of European se
Russia plays down peace talks with Europe after Witkoff raises hopes of breakthrough
After Steve Witkoff raised hopes that Europeans and Russians would soon sit at the same time, Moscow minimised the prospect and said Europe should cease military support for Ukraine.
UN weighs peacekeeping cuts in Central African Republic as mandate expires
The UN Security Council is set to decide on the renewal of MINUSCA’s mandate, which expires this weekend.
China slams Chile-Belgium bid to host High Seas Treaty body, pushes rival Xiamen proposal
China on Thursday criticised Chile and Belgium’s combined bid to host the secretariat of the High Seas Treaty, accusing the countries of “politicising the bidding process and dividing members into opposing camps”. The th
Russia attacks Ukraine hours after Abu Dhabi peace talks end
The mutual attacks came hours after Russia and Ukraine concluded another round of trilateral peace talks mediated by the United States.
Former U.S. Ambassador William Taylor discusses the latest Russia-Ukraine talks
NPR's A Martinez speaks with former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, William Taylor, about the ongoing peace talks between the U.S., Russia and Ukraine.
U.S. officials set to meet with Putin, Zelenskyy following Abu Dhabi peace talks
U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi have wrapped up with an agreement on a Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange. U.S. negotiators meet with Vladimir Putin on Thursday and Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday.
Trump-Xi-Putin summit under discussion as US allies watch on
The US confirmed the possibility of an unprecedented three-party presidential summit with Russia and China, as President Donald Trump prepares for an Asian tour next week. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the
Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Moscow seeking Putin's 'blessing' to bring Europe into Ukraine peace talks
Steve Witkoff is making his tenth visit to Russia since Donald Trump's return to the White House, alongside Jared Kushner, as Washington seeks Vladimir Putin's approval to bring European representatives into Ukraine peac
Estonia wants Costa and Kallas to speak for Europe in Ukraine peace talks
“Both are clearly accountable to EU countries,” Kristen Michal said.
Xi-Trump-Putin summit evokes 1945 Yalta carve-up
The meeting in Yalta laid out the foundations for the Soviet domination of Eastern Europe and the Cold War.
Iran open to deal if US ‘refrains from excessive demands’, says Ghalibaf
Iran’s chief negotiator says Iran is open to a deal if the US refrains from creating distrust and excessive demands.