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world11 days ago

Pope Leo XIV Closes France Visit by Urging Europe to Reject War and Defend Multilateralism

Pope Leo XIV concluded a four-day visit to France with a speech in Metz, urging European leaders to uphold international law and multilateralism as a defense against global conflict and domination. The pontiff criticized the erosion of trust and the rise of 'lies and deception' in international relations, calling for patient dialogue and compromise to achieve peace. While he did not explicitly name Russia’s war in Ukraine, he condemned a new 'pointless massacre' on European soil. The visit highlighted Leo’s growing role as a diplomatic counterweight to U.S. President Donald Trump, particularly regarding artificial intelligence and foreign policy, while also addressing church abuse scandals and social issues like euthanasia.

via Euronews.com|

#emmanuel-macron #european-union #france

international16 days ago

81st UN General Assembly Opens Amidst Historic Drama and Geopolitical Tension

The 81st UN General Assembly has commenced in New York, featuring high-level debates under the theme 'Restoring trust, managing transformation.' While the current session focuses on climate, conflict, and development, media outlets are revisiting iconic historical moments from the podium, including Fidel Castro’s marathon speech and Muammar Gaddafi’s tearing of the UN Charter. Current geopolitical tensions, including the Iran-US war and US skepticism toward multilateralism, frame the backdrop for this year’s proceedings.

via Al Jazeera|

#2026-session #diplomatic-history #global-politics

international17 days ago•1 min saved

Guterres Warns Superpowers Lack Power to Solve Global Crises in Final UN Address

Outgoing UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered his final address to the 81st UN General Assembly, arguing that superpowers cannot unilaterally solve global problems. He highlighted deepening geopolitical divides, the weaponization of hunger, and the rapid, unregulated rise of artificial intelligence. Guterres criticized the exclusion of Africa from the UN Security Council and called for a new multilateral compact to regulate AI and protect civilians, particularly in Gaza and Ukraine. He warned that world governance is failing to adapt to shifting power dynamics, urging leaders to choose between fragmentation and a reformed, representative UN system.

via theguardian.com|

#ai-regulation #antonio-guterres #gaza-conflict

world26 days ago•4 min saved

China Unveils Five-Point BRICS Plan to Strengthen Global South Unity

At the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Xi Jinping outlined five initiatives—open‑source AI, a BRICS special economic zone, a BRICS digital ecosystem, intelligent manufacturing cooperation, and a BRICS engineer talent alliance—to boost global South cooperation, trade, and technology, while urging reform of global institutions, adherence to international law, and a people‑centred, sustainable development path under multilateralism to shape a more multipolar world.

via fmprc.gov.cn|

#ai-governance #brics #globalsouth

world4 months ago•6 min saved

Shangri-La 2026: Allies urged to boost defense bets and reinforce multilateral security in Asia

At the 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, defense leaders urged allies to increase defense spending and bolster credible deterrence, while reaffirming a rules-based, multilateral security order in the Asia-Pacific and weighing flashpoints around China and Taiwan amid calls for resilient alliances and responsible power projection.

via CNBC|

#asia-pacific #china-us-relations #defense-spending

world5 months ago•4 min saved

China Extends Zero-Tariff Access to All Diplomatic African Countries, Boosting Trade and Multilateralism

China is extending zero-tariff treatment to all African countries with diplomatic ties, effective May 1, 2026, to boost Africa–China trade, diversify exports, and foster value-added manufacturing amid rising protectionism. Early shipments, such as South African apples, have entered China, while Kenya and South Africa align procedures to maximize benefits and unlock spillovers across agriculture, mining, and manufacturing.

via Global Times|

#china-africa-trade #export-diversification #global-south

world5 months ago•37 min saved

Barcelona Summit Pushes Global Leftward Revival Against Rising Right

Thousands from over 40 countries gathered in Barcelona for the Global Progressive Mobilisation led by Spain’s Pedro Sánchez to brainstorm how to halt the rise of authoritarianism and win back votes drifting rightward. The event, highlighted by remarks from Lula da Silva and Cyril Ramaphosa, urged reforms of global institutions (including the UN Security Council) and stronger left-leaning coalitions, while stressing domestic concerns like cost of living and unemployment as key political battlegrounds. Economists and policymakers pressed ideas such as wealth taxes and reform of multilateral rules as part of a broader strategy to defend democracy and counter the right across nations.

via Yahoo News Canada|

#barcelona #far-right #leftists

world5 months ago•3 min saved

Sánchez Leads Global Progressive Rally to Push Back on Far-Right

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez told a Barcelona crowd at the Global Progressive Mobilization that progressives will twist the arm of the international far-right, blaming U.S. tariffs and Middle East conflicts for eroding multilateral institutions; the event drew about 6,000 attendees including Lula da Silva, Ramaphosa and Petro, and organizers planned a joint declaration on inequality, climate and digital regulation.

via politico.eu|

#far-right #global-progressive-mobilization #multilateralism

world5 months ago•4 min saved

Xi names Sánchez a key bridge to Europe in push for deeper China-EU ties

During a Beijing meeting, Xi Jinping pledged to strengthen China’s ties with the EU and designated Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez as a key interlocutor, urging closer cooperation and genuine multilateralism amid tense global dynamics.

via politico.eu|

#eu-china-relations #multilateralism #pedro-sanchez

world5 months ago•15 min saved

Xi and Sánchez vow to safeguard multilateralism in Beijing talks

During a Beijing visit, Xi Jinping and Spain's Pedro Sánchez reiterate a commitment to safeguarding multilateralism while deepening political and commercial ties.

via AP News|

#china #multilateralism #pedro-sanchez

world8 months ago•1 min saved

Carney’s Davos Break: Utopian Rhetoric Meets Realpolitik

At Davos, Mark Carney framed the moment as a rupture from American-led multilateralism and urged Canada to act as a ‘middle power’ in opposition to Trump’s push for a more dominant U.S. role, invoking Vaclav Havel and criticizing “the power of the powerful.” The piece notes initial emotional reaction but, after rereading the transcript, the author doubts the utopian impulse and cautions against cynically romantic nationalism.

via compactmag.com|

#davos #international-relations #mark-carney

world8 months ago•41 min saved

Trump’s Board of Peace aims to rewrite global order

ECFR argues that Trump’s Board of Peace is a US-led, transactional attempt to reshape global governance, not a genuine peace mechanism for Gaza. Its charter concentrates power in Trump, relies on private investment, and creates a Gaza-focused substructure (Gaza Executive Board, NCAG, and a Stabilisation Force) that could fragment Gaza and sideline Palestinians. Europe should influence BoP from the outside to defend the rules-based order and push for reconstruction that respects international law.

via European Council on Foreign Relations|

#board-of-peace #europe #gaza

world8 months ago•6 min saved

Trump’s Davos Visit Signals a Fractured Global Order

Trump arrives at Davos with one of the largest U.S. delegations as debates over globalization, tariffs, and the future of multilateral institutions intensify, signaling a new reality for the world order even as leaders stress dialogue and note shifts in partnerships (e.g., EU-Brazil trade talks and Canada–China signals).

via The Washington Post|

#davos #globalization #multilateralism

world8 months ago•4 min saved

EU-Mercosur Pact Signals Waning U.S. Clout in Latin America

A long-delayed EU-Mercosur trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur members Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay strengthens regional trade ties while underscoring a decline in U.S. influence in Latin America, with analysts attributing progress to the broader international context—tariff wars, Ukraine, and Venezuela—rather than American pressure; the deal could spur Mercosur to seek more agreements and reinforces a push toward rules-based multilateralism in the region.

via Reuters|

#eu-mercosur #latin-america #multilateralism

environment9 months ago•5 min saved

COP30 and G20: Navigating Climate Cooperation and Challenges

The article discusses the importance and current challenges of multilateralism in global climate efforts, highlighting how US policies under Trump and geopolitical conflicts threaten international cooperation, with recent events like Cop30 and new EU green tariffs illustrating both setbacks and ongoing efforts to foster multilateral solutions for climate change.

via The Guardian|

#climate-cooperation #climate-diplomacy #cop30