Africa
Africa and Europe Face a Less European World Order
A long-range view of 2050 frames a world that is warmer, older, more African and less European, but not fully multipolar.
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United States
Michigan primary widens Democrats' progressive lane ahead of US midterms
Abdul El-Sayed's Senate nomination in a pivotal Midwestern state has intensified the Democratic debate over economic populism, Gaza, campaign money and the leadership the party will carry into 2026 and 2028.
Europe
Italy and Spain escalate Ceuta dispute with reciprocal border checks
Reciprocal checks on travellers have turned the Ceuta migration crisis into a dispute between two major EU governments, testing free movement while both sides insist the measures are temporary.
Brazil
Flávio Bolsonaro selects Alfredo Gaspar as running mate for Brazil's October election
The Liberal Party candidate completed his presidential ticket with a member of his own party after centrist groups withheld support, exposing the coalition-building limits surrounding his challenge to Lula.
Europe
Hungarian companies pivot as Magyar dismantles the Orban-era business order
Companies built around state contracts are moving toward smaller projects as anti-corruption reforms, procurement reviews and a new competitive environment reshape corporate Hungary after 16 years of Viktor Orban's rule.
Latin America
Sheinbaum rejects US campaign pressure over Mexico's humanitarian aid to Cuba
Mexico's president said cooperation with Washington would continue without subordination, while humanitarian shipments to Cuba would remain a sovereign policy despite criticism from a US congressman.
Oceania
Taiwan suspends Papua New Guinea spot LNG purchases in diplomatic dispute
Taipei halted an estimated 800 million dollars in open-market gas buying after Port Moresby moved to close its representative office, but preserved a long-term contract for 1.2 million tonnes a year through 2030.
Brazil
Lula confirms Brazil denied visas to U.S. officials over election concerns
The Brazilian president said two Trump administration officials were blocked because their visit could challenge confidence in the October vote, while Washington rejected any claim that the trip was designed to interfere.
Brazil
Brazil recalls ambassador after Milei insults Lula and Supreme Court justice
Brasília recalled Julio Bitelli for consultations after the Argentine president attacked Brazilian officials during a São Paulo event, prompting criticism over diplomacy, trade and regional integration.
United States
Trump hosts Netanyahu and Zelenskiy as two wars enter critical phases
The White House meetings bring together competing demands over Iran diplomacy, Israeli politics, Ukrainian air defenses and delayed U.S. military assistance.
Latin America
Milei: “Argentines Are Prophets of a Dystopian Future”
Javier Milei used a Bolsonaro-aligned event in São Paulo to cast Argentina as a warning to other countries, linking his domestic political message to a wider regional argument against state intervention and left-wing politics.
Brazil
Brazil Navy Chief Dismisses US Invasion Fears, Highlights Military Ties
Brazilian Navy Commander Admiral Marcos Sampaio Olsen has dismissed the possibility of a U.S. invasion of Brazil, stating that military-to-military relations remain robust despite diplomatic tensions. In a CNN Brasil interview, Olsen also addressed the January 8 events, political involvement in the armed forces, and budget constraints.