Brazil
Lula chooses dialogue as Trump becomes the central test of his fourth term
Brazil will defend sovereignty while seeking relief from US tariffs, sanctions and security pressure without weakening its ties with China.
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Africa
Egypt, Algeria and Tunisia call for simultaneous elections to end Libya's transition
The three neighbours want presidential and parliamentary voting, unified institutions and the withdrawal of all foreign forces under a Libyan-owned UN process.
Africa
Morocco's first female prime minister faces test between symbolism and reform
Fatima Zahra Mansouri's appointment breaks a political barrier, but advocates say its lasting significance will depend on legal reform, cabinet powers and progress on Morocco's long-delayed family code.
Europe
Spain rejects AI self-regulation and sets a 12-month governance roadmap
Pedro Sanchez called for public oversight of concentrated technological power while proposing stronger cyber defenses, an AI gigafactory and new models for climate, health and energy applications.
China
China opens defence forum amid tensions over Taiwan and the South China Sea
The Xiangshan Forum brings military and diplomatic delegations to Beijing as China promotes a multipolar security order while regional governments weigh doubts about both Beijing and Washington.
Oceania
Nvidia and Australian partners target two gigawatts of new AI capacity
Partnerships with Firmus, CDC, NEXTDC and AirTrunk aim to add as much as two gigawatts of AI data-center capacity by 2027, potentially more than doubling Australia's present computing load.
Brazil
Brazil weighs reciprocity if it cannot reverse EU restrictions on animal products
The Brazilian government said it could invoke its Reciprocity Law if talks fail to overturn new EU barriers affecting beef, chicken, fish and honey exports worth nearly $2 billion annually.
Oceania
Pacific Islands Forum opens in Palau with five national leaders absent
Ministers replaced several heads of government at a summit focused on economic resilience, oil disruption and regional security while China-Taiwan tensions tested Pacific unity.
Middle East
UAE companies seek an early foothold in Lebanon as bilateral relations thaw
A delegation of more than 80 business leaders visited Beirut, created a bilateral council and explored opportunities in logistics, energy, agriculture, aviation and tourism.
Europe
Pentagon review presses NATO toward a European-led continental defense
Elbridge Colby told allied ambassadors that the U.S. force review extends beyond bases and is intended to enable a stronger European-led conventional posture.
Latin America
Gang coalition launches deadly attack on Haiti's Kenscoff farming community
Armed members of Viv Ansanm burned homes and killed residents in the hills above Port-au-Prince, deepening a crisis that has displaced 1.5 million people.
Middle East
Syria keeps door open to diplomacy with Israel while demanding withdrawal
Damascus expects US-brokered security talks to resume, but says any progress requires an end to Israeli attacks and movement out of newly seized Syrian territory.