Beijing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Russian President Vladimir Putin invites North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to visit Russia after private talks in Beijing, where Kim promised support in Ukraine. As reported by The Telegraph, Vladimir Putin has invited North Korean leader Kim
Beijing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chinese President Xi Jinping declared Beijing’s “unstoppable” rise at its largest military parade, attended by world leaders. As reported by The Telegraph, at China’s largest military parade, Xi Jinping praised the country’s “unstoppable” rise, with Russian President
Beijing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – China’s military parade will unveil the YJ-17 hypersonic missile and advanced weapons, warning the US amid rising regional tensions. As reported by The Telegraph, Beijing plans to reveal a ship-killing hypersonic missile at a military parade on
Beijing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong-un will join Xi Jinping at Beijing’s Victory Day parade, signalling defiance to the West. As reported by The Guardian, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un will join Chinese President
Tokyo (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Japan’s plan to link four cities with African countries sparked xenophobic backlash, fueled by media misreports suggesting mass immigration fears. As reported by The Guardian, Japan’s efforts to strengthen ties with African countries have sparked a crisis
Washington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – US President Donald Trump skips August break to meet world leaders, push Ukraine talks, and continue advancing his domestic policy agenda. As reported by The Telegraph, according to a senior source, President Trump cancelled his August holiday
Washington (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The US praised Scotland’s decision to drop charges against anti-abortion protester Rose Docherty, supporting free speech and peaceful protest rights. As reported by The Telegraph, US officials praised Scottish prosecutors for dismissing charges against the anti-abortion activist.
Russia (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Vladimir Putin demanded Ukraine withdraw from Donetsk and offered a frontline freeze; Alaska summit ended without a ceasefire, Trump called it very successful. As reported by The Independent, Russian President Vladimir Putin told US President Donald Trump
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Portuguese wildfires send smoke to southern England, causing hazy skies, as nearly 4,000 firefighters struggle to control multiple major blazes. As reported by The Telegraph, Portugal’s wildfires have sent smoke across the Bay of Biscay to southern
Kyiv (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet US President Donald Trump on Monday, 18 August, after the US-Russia summit ended without a deal. As reported by The Guardian, Volodymyr Zelensky will meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington
Kyiv (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ukraine’s Ambassador to Australia, Vasyl Myroshnychenko, criticised Russian President Vladimir Putin after his inconclusive Alaska meeting with Donald Trump. As reported by The Guardian, Vasyl Myroshnychenko accused Vladimir Putin of seeking to “revive the Soviet Union” and
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky secures European support as Ukraine rejects US President Donald Trump’s land deal proposal. As reported by The Independent, European countries have united behind Ukraine after Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Donald Trump’s proposal to cede
