Starmer's China Visit: UK's Diplomatic Dilemma
As PM Sir Keir Starmer visits Beijing, a podcast explores if UK-China relations face a golden or ice age, amid US tensions and domestic pressures.
As PM Sir Keir Starmer visits Beijing, a podcast explores if UK-China relations face a golden or ice age, amid US tensions and domestic pressures.
As Sir Keir Starmer becomes the first UK prime minister since 2018 to visit China, security concerns clash with economic ambitions amid a growing trade deficit and espionage allegations.
Sky News podcast 'The World' with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim explores Iran's brutal government crackdown after protests, the death toll uncertainty, and life under internet blackout.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's first visit to China since 2018 raises questions about his geopolitical strategy, economic priorities, and the risks of navigating relations between the US and China.
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RecommendedKeir Starmer's first China visit as PM aims to bring stability to UK-China relations, but faces tests on human rights, Taiwan, espionage and economic ties amid complex geopolitical landscape.
Keir Starmer's diplomatic visit to China faces scrutiny over British Steel's future and limited trade prospects, as experts warn of marginal economic gains.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Beijing, promising 'stability and clarity' in UK-China relations while maintaining national security guardrails amid criticism and geopolitical tensions.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visits East Timor to address parliament and meet leaders, aiming to enhance Australia's relationship with its neighbour, as a severe heatwave sweeps across parts of Australia.
President Claudia Sheinbaum confirms Mexico cancelled an oil shipment to Cuba, denying US pressure, amid Cuba's severe blackouts and US threats.
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RecommendedKeir Starmer's upcoming visit to China marks the first by a British prime minister since 2018, highlighting the delicate balance between security concerns and economic interdependence in UK-China relations.
Western diplomats face unprecedented challenges interpreting Donald Trump's relentless social media posts and press conferences, requiring new monitoring strategies to find policy signals amid constant noise.
As Donald Trump's erratic policies destabilise global alliances, Western nations like Canada and Ireland are seeking stability through strengthened ties with China, despite security concerns.
Defence department chief Greg Moriarty will succeed Kevin Rudd as Australia's ambassador to the United States, taking up the role in Washington from April.
Twin pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei depart Tokyo's Ueno Zoo for China, marking the end of panda loans between the nations amid deteriorating diplomatic relations over Taiwan.
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RecommendedDonald Trump's maximalist foreign policy approach dominated Davos this week, with Greenland threats withdrawn and Gaza peace board launched amid growing global resistance.
Donald Trump's maximalist foreign policy dominated Davos this week, sparking warnings of a new world order from leaders like Mark Carney.
Donald Trump's threats to acquire Greenland have sparked unprecedented unity between Denmark and Greenland, with thousands protesting in Copenhagen and colonial tensions being re-examined.
As Donald Trump reshapes US foreign policy, Australian PM Anthony Albanese faces pressure to adapt. Experts urge acknowledging the changed global landscape while maintaining strategic alliances.
High-stakes peace negotiations between Ukraine, Russia and the United States begin in Abu Dhabi today, marking the first trilateral meeting since the war began in 2022.
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RecommendedRussian, Ukrainian and US negotiators hold first trilateral talks since 2022 invasion. Territorial disputes remain key obstacle as security guarantees and ceasefire prospects are discussed.
Ukrainian, US and Russian delegations gather in Abu Dhabi for unprecedented trilateral talks aimed at ending the war, following high-level diplomatic meetings between Zelenskyy, Trump and Putin.
Donald Trump's Board of Peace expands beyond Gaza, potentially challenging global institutions with support from nations like Russia and India.
Analysis of Trump's Board of Peace initiative, its expanding ambitions beyond Gaza, and potential to challenge established international institutions like the UN.
The Kremlin confirms Russia will participate in inaugural trilateral peace negotiations with the US and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi, following separate meetings between Putin and Trump's envoys in Moscow, and Zelenskyy and Trump in Davos.
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RecommendedDonald Trump hosts a signing ceremony for his new 'board of peace' at Davos, claiming global improvement while sparking concerns it could replace the UN.
Analysis of Trump's Board of Peace as it expands beyond Gaza to challenge global diplomacy, with insights from Davos and reactions from Israel and Europe.
Donald Trump's new 'Board of Peace' initiative raises questions about its true purpose amid military actions and UN rivalry, as analysed in a Sky News podcast.
Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen asserts clear red lines against Trump's demands, emphasising sovereignty, border integrity, and international law.
Donald Trump has de-escalated tensions over Greenland, agreeing a framework for US military presence after earlier threats of tariffs and force against Europe.
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RecommendedGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz tells World Economic Forum leaders that global order is changing at 'breathtaking pace' amid rising great power competition.