Canada Eyes Closer and “Tight”EU Alliance
Canada is exploring an unprecedented new relationship with the European Union as Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks to reduce dependence on the United States and deepen economic and security ties with Europe.
A Reshape of EU Diplomacy?
Germany is pushing a fundamental reform of the EU’s diplomatic service, arguing that internal rivalries and declining influence are weakening Europe’s ability to act internationally.
October 21, 2026
COP17: Can Nature Promises Become Action?
The UN biodiversity conference opens in Armenia as governments review progress towards protecting nature by 2030, with financing and implementation remaining major obstacles.
October 19, 2026
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Pillay Wins Nobel Peace Prize
Former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, recognising her work for international justice as legal institutions face growing political pressure.
October 14, 2026
Drumcree March Reopens Northern Ireland Divisions
A blocked Orange Order march on 27 September through a Catholic-nationalist area revived one of Northern Ireland’s most sensitive sectarian disputes, testing relations built around the 1998 Good Friday Agreement.
October 1, 2026
EU Faces “Russia Sanctions”Fatigue
EU Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis is urging member states to maintain economic pressure on Russia as disputes between capitals increasingly complicate the bloc’s sanctions policy.
September 29, 2026
World Leaders Converge in New York
The 81st UN General Assembly’s General Debate begins on 22 September, bringing heads of state and government together under the theme of restoring trust and strengthening international cooperation.
September 28, 2026
EU and Philippines Near Trade Agreement
The EU and the Philippines have reached substantial agreement on a free trade deal, advancing Europe’s push to diversify trade and deepen its economic presence in the Indo-Pacific.
September 24, 2026
September 11, 2026
UN Backs New World Map
The UN General Assembly has backed an African-led push for world maps that better reflect the true relative size of Africa and other regions
September 8, 2026
Turkey Advances PKK Peace Framework
Turkey has taken a major legislative step toward ending its decades-long conflict with the PKK, while leaving broader questions over Kurdish rights unresolved.
August 11, 2026
ICC Member States Remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan
Member states of the International Criminal Court (ICC) have voted to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan following findings of serious misconduct, creating fresh uncertainty for the court at a time of mounting political pressure.
July 25, 2026