Polls close in Colombia presidential election that may reshape relations with US – BBC

Polls close in Colombia presidential election that may reshape relations with US – BBC

Polls close in Colombia presidential election that may reshape relations with US  BBC Colombia right winger De La Espriella nearly tied with leftist Cepeda in presidential vote  Reuters Colombians, weary of violence, begin voting in high-stakes election  CBS News In Colombia’s election, undecided voters weigh leftist vs. right-wing firebrand  NPR Colombians cast votes for next president outside of consulate … Read more

Why is Saudi Arabia doubling down on its relations with the US? | Politics

Why is Saudi Arabia doubling down on its relations with the US? | Politics

Gulf expert Gregory Gause explains what Saudi Arabia wants from Washington and what Washington wants from Riyadh. United States President Donald Trump “looks at Saudi Arabia like a piggy bank or an ATM machine” and that’s why the recent Saudi-US summit focused on deals instead of strategic regional issues, such as Sudan, Palestine, Iran and … Read more

China-US relations: ‘Somewhere between a ceasefire and a truce’ | Trade War

China-US relations: ‘Somewhere between a ceasefire and a truce’ | Trade War

China expert Evan Medeiros discusses US-China relations going back before Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs and trade wars. The United States and China have declared a truce in the trade war launched by US President Donald Trump in April, argues Evan Medeiros, former US National Security Council director for China. Medeiros tells host Steve Clemons that … Read more

Are trade relations between the US and China back on track? | International Trade News

Are trade relations between the US and China back on track? | International Trade News

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discuss trade and tariffs in their first meeting since 2019. China and the United States have agreed to ease their trade war – for now. There have been concessions from both, with some of the most painful measures put on hold for a year. So, what tactics did each side … Read more

What impact has the genocide in Gaza had on US-Israeli relations? | Donald Trump

What impact has the genocide in Gaza had on US-Israeli relations? | Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump pressed Israel’s prime minister to agree to a ceasefire deal. A ceasefire agreement for Gaza – and cautious hope among Palestinians for an end to two years of genocide. US President Donald Trump announced the deal after putting pressure on Israel to agree. What impact has the war had on Israeli-United … Read more

India, China to resume direct flights after 5 years as relations thaw

India, China to resume direct flights after 5 years as relations thaw

Latest move underscores efforts to normalise ties and draw closer in wake of Trump’s policies, stiff tariffs. Published On 3 Oct 20253 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share India and China plan to resume direct flights this month between some of their cities after a five-year suspension as relations between … Read more

Has Donald Trump taken US-Gulf relations to a new era? | Donald Trump

Has Donald Trump taken US-Gulf relations to a new era? | Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump has concluded his three-nation tour of the Gulf region. More than a trillion dollars worth of investments were pledged during the US president’s visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates this week. The US is preparing to lift decades-long sanctions on Syria, and could be close to a … Read more

What’s happening to US-European relations? | Donald Trump

What’s happening to US-European relations? | Donald Trump

There are divisions over NATO, the future of Greenland, trade and the Russia-Ukraine war. Relations between the United States and Europe are under severe strain just two months into US President Donald Trump’s second term. There are major divisions over NATO, the Russia-Ukraine war, Greenland and trade – with European leaders scrambling to react. What … Read more

What’s the future of Europe-US relations? | Donald Trump

What’s the future of Europe-US relations? | Donald Trump

Financial Times US Editor Ed Luce argues that President Donald Trump is declaring a ‘global power vacuum’. United States President Donald Trump sees many European countries as extensions of the Democratic Party abroad, and thus his “adversaries”, argues Ed Luce, the US national editor at the Financial Times. Luce tells host Steve Clemons that the … Read more

Why are relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan so tense? | News

Why are relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan so tense? | News

Afghanistan hits several targets in Pakistan in retaliation for air strikes last week. The Afghan Ministry of Defence says it has carried out several strikes in Pakistan in retaliation for an attack last week. It is the latest act in growing cross-border violence between the neighbours. Pakistan says it was targeting armed groups along its … Read more

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