John Milo, analyst at Foreign Brief

EU General Affairs Council meets, responds to UK’s Brexit White Paper 0

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July 20, 2018

Today, 27 EU member states will have a chance to examine and respond to the UK’s Brexit white paper, which was released on July 12.

Demonstrators protest lack of government services in southern Iraq 0

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July 20, 2018

Ongoing violent protests in southern Iraq, spurred by electricity shortages and government corruption, could intensify today after Friday prayers. Starting

South Korea’s trade minister to attend hearing into auto industry imports in Washington 0

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July 19, 2018

A South Korean delegation will attend a public hearing in Washington today, as the American government mulls over imposing

Trump and Putin meet for long awaited summit as US special counsel files new indictments 0

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July 16, 2018

Presidents Trump and Putin will hold a summit in Helsinki today, where election meddling, Syria, Crimea, and nuclear weapons will be on the agenda.

Nationwide strikes to hit Nicaragua as workers protest Ortega government 0

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July 13, 2018

A national strike will take place in Nicaragua today, the latest in ongoing demonstrations against ruling leftist President Daniel Ortega.

Ex-Pakistani PM Sharif expected to face arrest on return to Lahore on Friday 0

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July 13, 2018

Pakistan’s ousted PM Nawaz Sharif and his daughter, Maryam, are expected to be arrested upon arrival at Lahore airport today.

Jean Pierre Bemba to announce whether he will oppose DR Congo’s Kabila 0

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July 12, 2018

Jean Pierre Bemba, the former vice-president of the DR Congo, will today announce whether he will oppose President Joseph Kabila

Panama launches free trade talks with China after ending Taiwan recognition 0

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July 9, 2018

Panamanian and Chinese officials will launch the first round of trade negotiations in Panama City today with the aim of

US and China to begin imposing 25% tariffs worth $34 billion each 0

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July 6, 2018

Today, Beijing and Washington will each implement 25% tariffs on $34 billion worth of goods. The Chinee tariffs largely target

Parties to faltering Iran deal descend on Vienna in a bid to salvage trade ties 0

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July 6, 2018

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will meet his counterparts from Britain, Germany, France, Russia, China and the EU in

Pompeo heads to North Korea as post-summit skepticism grows 0

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July 5, 2018

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will leave for North Korea today to follow-up on the June 12 Singapore summit with

RCEP trade ministers meet to reach compromise on intellectual property protections 0

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July 2, 2018

Japan was expected to host ministers from 16 Indo-Pacific nations negotiating the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade deal overnight

Anti-immigration views continue to surge into European mainstream as the AfD holds party conference 0

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June 30, 2018

The right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party will hold its conference in Augsburg today.

South Sudan president and rebel leaders reach last minute peace agreement to avert new UN sanctions 0

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June 30, 2018

President Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar agreed to a “permanent ceasefire” in Sudan on Thursday to avert further

Turkish authorities to release official election results on Friday 0

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June 29, 2018

Incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s decisive 53% victory in Sunday’s presidential election is expected to be officially confirmed by electoral authorities today.

Indonesia’s central bank considers third rate in a month to stem capital flight 0

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June 28, 2018

Indonesia’s central bank will meet today to decide on whether to hike interest rates for a third time in a

Prominent EU leaders seek consensus prior to larger migration summit 0

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June 24, 2018

Key EU states—Germany, France, Spain, Austria, Italy, Greece and Bulgaria—will meet in Brussels today to break an impasse ahead of

Jared Kushner tours Gulf with visits to Saudi Arabia and Qatar 0

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June 22, 2018

Senior White House advisors Jared Kushner and Jason Greenblatt are expected to visit Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan and Qatar in

Chief EU Brexit negotiator to discuss future of EU-UK crime and justice cooperation 0

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June 19, 2018

Michel Barnier will today deliver a speech before a high-level experts in the crime and justice fields about how police

Australia and EU launch free trade talks as both balance a hostile US 0

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June 18, 2018

EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom will visit Australia today to launch negotiations on the EU-Australia free trade agreement A major

Thailand to propose regional infrastructure fund to counter Chinese influence in South-East Asia 0

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June 16, 2018

Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha will propose a regional infrastructure fund to ween Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam away from

Migrant spat between France and Italy threatens first leadership meeting 0

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June 15, 2018

President Emmanuel Macron is expected to host newly-appointed Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte in Paris today for talks on EU integration

Secretary of State Pompeo to visit Beijing amid Singapore Summit wash up 0

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June 14, 2018

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in Beijing today to stake out a Chinese role for the historic Kim Jong

Franco-German finance ministers meet to reach compromise on Eurozone reform proposals 0

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June 9, 2018

The French and German finance ministers will meet today in Paris to break a deadlock on Eurozone reforms ahead of

Romanian corruption verdict against ruling party leader threatens government 0

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June 9, 2018

Prime Minister Dancila will lead a protest organised for today in support of the ruling centre-left Social Democrats (PSD). The

Scottish National Party conference to stoke independence sentiment 0

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June 8, 2018

Scottish National Party (SNP) delegates will converge on Aberdeen today for the start of their three-day conference. Top of the

Unions to hold mass rallies against Macron-era reforms on Saturday 0

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May 26, 2018

French rail workers are set to continue rolling strikes today against President Emmanuel Macron’s proposed labour reforms for state-owned railway

As global socialist parties descend on Shenzhen, questions asked about Chinese socialism 0

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May 26, 2018

China’s ruling Communist Party will host a three-day conference with hundreds of foreign political parties in Shenzhen today. The meeting

Germany’s Merkel to push Chinese leadership for action on market access 0

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May 24, 2018

Angela Merkel begins her tour of China today. In a bid to navigate an increasingly volatile international trade environment, the

Iranian sway in Iraq laid bare as top general meets politicians after election 0

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May 19, 2018

Iran’s General Qassem Soleimani will hold talks with Iraqi politicians today to try and form a pro-Iranian government.

EU energy minister dispatched to Iran in bid to maintain trade ties 0

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May 19, 2018

EU Climate Commissioner Miguel Arias Canete will be in Tehran today in an effort to keep the beleaguered Iran nuclear

Philippine and US drills highlight strength of military relationship but little else 0

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May 18, 2018

The Philippine-US Balikatan military exercises will conclude today after 11-days of war games involving 8,000 military personnel—3,000 more than last

EU expected to affirm accession prospects for Kosovo and Serbia at West Balkans Summit 0

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May 17, 2018

Today, 27 EU member states will attend a summit in Sofia, Bulgaria, where a contentious declaration on the future of is expected to be announced.

Arab-Israeli tensions simmer as Israel prepares to celebrate Jerusalem Day 0

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May 13, 2018

Israel will mark Jerusalem Day today—commemorating the 1967 capture of East Jerusalem—amid heightened security alerts for mass Palestinian protests. Widespread

BoE likely to keep rates on hold amid sluggish UK economic outlook 0

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May 10, 2018

Britain’s central bank will today announce the result of its third monetary policy review of the year, with most economists

Organisation of American States meets for discussions on Caracas tumult 0

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May 7, 2018

US Vice President Mike Pence will address the Organisation of American States (OAS) today where he is expected to outline

Chinese Premier Keqiang begins Asia tour in free trade push 0

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May 6, 2018

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang will today visit Indonesia before heading to Tokyo for a China-Japan-South Korea trilateral meeting.

High-level US delegation in China in bid to mediate trade disputes 0

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May 3, 2018

A team of envoys in China will be lead by President Trump’s top economic adviser, Larry Kudlow.

France’s Macron headed for three-day Australia visit as ties strengthen 0

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May 1, 2018

France’s president will meet Australia’s Malcolm Turnbull today, part of a three-day tour expected to focus on trade and security. Today’s

Pakistan’s Imran Khan rallies supporters in Lahore ahead of July election 0

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April 29, 2018

Khan is a critic of Afghanistan’s government as a puppet of the US and has called for negotiations with the Taliban in Afghanistan.

Secretary of State Pompeo to meet PM Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Sunday 0

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April 29, 2018

Today, freshly-appointed Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will meet with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to update him on Washington’s thinking

10 days of talks on Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership begin in Singapore 0

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April 28, 2018

RCEP is a 16-nation free trade deal that includes China, Japan, India, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea and ASEAN.

Pro-Remain Tories rebel over EU Customs Union debate 0

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April 26, 2018

British lawmakers will today debate a motion sponsored by both the Conservative and Labour parties that seeks the legal obligation

Italy’s centre-left seeks to regroup at party conference after disastrous election 0

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April 21, 2018

Italy’s centre-left Democrats will hold a meeting today that could result in the selection of a new leader. The party

Succession speculation rampant as Queen Elizabeth turns 92 0

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April 21, 2018

The birthday comes amid ongoing media speculation over whether the Queen will transition the throne to her heir, Prince Charles, as regent.

Eurozone reform hits roadblock as German conservatives oppose key proposals 0

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April 19, 2018

France’s Emmanuel Macron will meet Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin today to discuss Eurozone reform. The meeting comes as Ms

Israeli president heads to Poland for holocaust memorial amid tension 0

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April 12, 2018

Poland’s president will welcome Israeli President Reuven Rivlin today for a yearly march to remember Holocaust victims at the former

Ukraine’s Poroshenko arrives in Germany for renewed effort to revive peace plan 0

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April 10, 2018

Ukrainian President will today meet Angela Merkel in Berlin to discuss a possible UN peacekeeping mission for Ukraine’s troubled Donbass region.

Australia’s PM under pressure after 30 straight poll losses 0

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April 10, 2018

A poll out today is widely expected to reveal that Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull’s centre-right government continues to trail the opposition for the 30th time in a

North and South Korea representatives meet to discuss re-establishing hotline 0

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April 7, 2018

Today, North and South Korean officials will discuss establishing a direct hotline between Pyongyang and Seoul ahead of the April

India’s defence minister visits Moscow in a sign of their growing strategic relationship 0

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April 3, 2018

Indian defence chief Nirmala Sitharaman begins a three-day visit to Russia today to attend the annual Conference on International Security

Russia to shut Seattle consulate Monday as relations with West sour further 0

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April 2, 2018

The decision is in line with White House order that will see the expulsion of 60 Russian from the country.

Sierra Leone presidential runoff in doubt after court rulling 0

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March 27, 2018

Today’s planned presidential runoff election has been halted by Sierra Leone’s High Court after lawyers connected to the ruling African

Egyptian election foregone conclusion as economy and security set to be main focus 0

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March 26, 2018

Egyptians will begin three days of voting today in an election where all real opposition has been suppressed, ensuring incumbent

First direct commercial flight between Australia and Europe has industry implications 0

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March 24, 2018

Today, Qantas will launch its 17-hour daily flight between Perth and London flying a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The 14,498km trip

Bahrain begins long delayed trial of Qatar-linked opposition figure 0

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March 22, 2018

Sheikh Ali Salman and two other former leaders of Bahrain’s defunct opposition party are due to present their defence today

World Bank warns that Gaza’s economy may fail if blockade not lifted 0

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March 20, 2018

The World Bank will submit a report in Brussels today calling to ease trade restrictions into the aid-dependent Palestinian territory

G20 finance ministers to mull threat of tit-for-tat tariff imposition 0

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March 19, 2018

Foreign ministers and central bank chiefs from the world’s top 20 economies will meet in Buenos Aires today in an

Boris Johnson heads to Brussels to drum up support against Russia 0

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March 19, 2018

European foreign will discuss a coordinated response to a nerve agent attack on former Russian spy Sergei Skripal.

South Australian election expected to be close in three-way contest 0

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March 17, 2018

The centre-left Labor party’s 16-year hold on South Australian (SA) government is on the line today when the state goes

U.S and Europeans officials meet in Berlin to discuss future of Iran nuclear deal 0

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March 15, 2018

Country representatives will seek to bridge their differences over the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement.

Hammond unveils updated ‘Spring Statement’ outlook with higher revenue 0

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March 13, 2018

British Minister of Finance Philip Hammond will present what is expected to be a tempered biannual financial report, the Spring

Turkey’s foreign minister in Moscow as Syria’s government closes in on Damascus suburb 0

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March 12, 2018

Today, Turkey’s foreign minister arrives in Moscow for three days of talks, which will culminate in a joint statement with

Pro-democracy activists in Thailand agitate for earlier election date 0

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March 10, 2018

Protesters seek to bring forward the long-planned election earlier than the originally scheduled November 18.

European car makers put on notice as Trump threatens trade war 0

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March 8, 2018

The annual Geneva International Motor Show opens today amid rapidly escalating threats of a transatlantic trade war after Donald Trump’s

Australia and East Timor to sign sea border with implications for billion-dollar gas fields 0

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March 6, 2018

This treaty signed in New York will confirm their disputed maritime border.

China’s legislature meets to rubberstamp the removal of presidential term limits 0

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March 5, 2018

Today, 3,000 lawmakers of China’s legislature will start a two-week session in Beijing to formalise high level government appointments and

Pakistan’s senate election seen as a bellwether for Shahbaz Sharif 0

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March 3, 2018

Today, Pakistanis will go to the polls to elect 46 of 104 senate seats in a key bellwether for the

Ethiopia’s ruling coalition party meets to choose the next prime minister 0

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March 1, 2018

A three-day congress will be held in Addis Ababa to select the next chairman and new prime minister.

Top Chinese economic official visits DC to talk trade 0

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February 27, 2018

The man expected to head China’s central bank and clinch the top economic post next week, Liu He, will hold

Australia’s junior coalition partner to appoint new leader following scandal 0

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February 26, 2018

Today, lawmakers from Australia’s National Party will appoint their new leader after incumbent Barnaby Joyce stepped down over sexual assault

Odds of German minority government shorten as Social Democrats begin grand coalition vote 0

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February 20, 2018

The deeply divided membership of the Social Democrats start casting postal votes today on whether to approve a grand coalition

EU leaders mull European Central Bank leadership appointments 0

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February 19, 2018

Today, EU finance ministers will meet to mull over a vice president of the ECB in what are the opening

Campaigning for Russia’s presidential elections gets underway 0

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February 17, 2018

The Russian election campaign will start in earnest today, just 28 days before the March 18 vote. Incumbent President Vladimir

Washington’s cold shoulder ends as huge military drills ramp up 0

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February 13, 2018

Today, US and Thai military personnel will jointly host the annual Cobra-Gold military exercises throughout Thailand for over 30 participating

Pakistan’s Supreme Court to hear corruption case against Prime Minister Abbasi 0

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February 12, 2018

Pakistan’s leader Shahid Abbasi will face the nation’s top court today on charges of corruption. The case relates to the

European Union to unveil West Balkan expansion strategy paper on Tuesday 0

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February 6, 2018

The EU will launch its enlargement plan today meant to kickstart long-stalled membership negotiations with the five former Yugoslavian republics

Second phase of Brexit talks to begin in London this week 0

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February 5, 2018

UK Brexit Secretary David Davis will host his European counterpart Michel Barnier in London today before the resumption of Brexit

Germany takes a step towards the formation of a governing coalition 0

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February 2, 2018

Chancellor Angela Merkel and Social Democrat (SPD) leader Martin Schultz are expected to announce “concrete results” towards a governing deal

Theresa May arrives in China for first official visit amid trade deal negotiations 0

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January 31, 2018

Britain’s prime minister will touch down in Beijing today to begin a three-day visit—Ms May’s first to the Middle Kingdom—amid

China’s central bank governor looks set to retire but debt pressures continue 0

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January 30, 2018

The standing committee of China’s top legislative body concludes its two-day annual meeting today. Strong signals out of Beijing suggest

UN-brokered Syrian peace talks resume eclipsed by Russian-led forum 0

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January 25, 2018

The major parties to the Syrian conflict will resume talks in Vienna today as parallel Russian-backed talks in Sochi next

African Union foreign ministers meet as single aviation market beckons 0

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January 25, 2018

Representatives of 55 African countries will congregate in Addis Ababa today for the AU executive council meeting to discuss, among

Narendra Modi to lay out vision for a globalised world at Davos 0

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January 23, 2018

India’s prime minister will present his globalist leadership credentials to a high-powered audience when the World Economic Forum in Davos

Amid Olympic unity, South Korea walks a tightrope 0

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January 20, 2018

Delegations from Seoul and Pyongyang will meet with the International Olympic Committee in Lausanne, Switzerland today to discuss the mechanics

Chinese economic data strengthens the case for further reform 0

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January 18, 2018

The National Bureau of Statistics will publish the 2017 economic growth report in Beijing today. Despite question marks over the

Australian PM commences annual leaders dialogue in Japan 0

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January 18, 2018

A defence cooperation agreement will be top of the agenda today as Malcolm Turnbull begins his annual leader’s dialogue with

Illegal shipping tops agenda as top diplomats meet in Vancouver for conference on North Korean sanction enforcement 0

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January 16, 2018

Photo: AFP/KCNA Foreign ministers of various countries will meet in Vancouver, Canada today to address further efforts to apply pressure

Pakistan’s security leaders meet over American aid freeze 0

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January 11, 2018

Islamabad’s parliamentary security committee will meet with high-level military leaders today in the wake of the suspension of $1.9 billion

Exploratory coalition talks between Germany’s major parties end ahead of crucial decision 0

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January 11, 2018

The initial phase of talks between Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservative bloc and Martin Schultz’s Social Democrats (SPD) end today—the parties

Two Koreas meet for the first time in two years ahead of PyeongChang Winter Olympics 0

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January 9, 2018

Today, delegations from both Koreas will meet to discuss North Korea sending athletes to next month’s Winter Olympics in PyeongChang,

Russian opposition announce nominations for 2018 presidential elections 0

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January 7, 2018

Candidates for the March 18th presidential election are required to announce their nominations to compete by today. Vladimir Putin’s biggest

Merkel kicks off latest round of coalition talks with Social Democrats 0

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January 7, 2018

Today, embattled Chancellor Angela Merkel and her Christian Democrats (CDU) begin a new round of coalition talks with their former

Planning for China-Pakistan economic corridor to be revealed 0

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December 17, 2017

The plan for the Chinese economic corridor to the port of Gwadar on Pakistan’s Indian Ocean coast will be revealed

President Trump unveils new US national security strategy 0

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December 17, 2017

President Trump will announce a new national security strategy today. It will outline his administration’s foreign policy objectives around the

Australian government looks to settle factional struggle through cabinet reshuffle 0

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December 17, 2017

PM Turnbull will attempt to satisfy several factions in his governing coalition as he announces a new front bench today.

Tunisia, heart of the Arab spring, delays municipal elections until 2018 0

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December 17, 2017

Tunisian municipal elections, originally scheduled for today, have been postponed to March 2018. The North-African country—where the Arab Spring started—has

South Korea’s ruling party chief urges action against North Korea 0

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December 3, 2017

Days after meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping, ruling Democratic party leader Choo Mi-ae will give a keynote address at a

Free trade negotiations top of mind for Canadian Prime Minister during state visit to China 0

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December 3, 2017

Canada will decide whether it will advance a free trade deal with China when PM Justin Trudeau lands in Beijing

Chinese tourists groups return to South Korea as THAAD spat thaws 0

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November 28, 2017

The first Chinese tour group will arrive in Jeju Island today since Beijing punished Seoul over the deployment of the THAAD anti-missile

Juan Hernandez likely to become first re-elected Honduran president 0

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November 26, 2017

Registering a 15-point lead in the last pre-election poll, incumbent Honduran President Juan Hernandez is likely to be the first president to

Islamic Counter-Terrorism Coalition to discuss major threats 0

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November 26, 2017

The Saudi-led group of 41 Arab defence ministers will meet in Riyadh today to “fight extremism”—especially Shia extremists but also

Europe on edge as German coalition talks collapse, risking Merkel’s fourth term 0

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November 21, 2017

There is still no government in Germany as the Bundestag meets today. Negotiations to form a government collapsed on Sunday

Thailand’s economy posts strong growth in three months to September 0

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November 20, 2017

The latest report card for the Thai economy is due out today. It is expected to record a promising 3.8%

Final Keystone XL pipeline permit decision expected on Monday 0

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November 20, 2017

Today, the Nebraska Public Service Commission will announce whether it will allow construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, a major

Ousted Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif to rally support in Abbottabad 0

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November 19, 2017

The former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif, will rally his supporters in Abbottabad today. In July, the Supreme Court disqualified him

Saudi Arabia calls emergency Arab League session to discuss Iranian influence 0

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November 19, 2017

At the instigation of Saudi Arabia, the Arab League will meet in Egypt today to discuss Iranian “violations” after a

EU to mark Antibiotic Resistance Day 0

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November 18, 2017

The EU marks Antibiotic Awareness Day today amid concern over the growing rate of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The over the counter use

Cambodian opposition party likely to be outlawed in court ruling 0

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November 16, 2017

The Supreme Court will decide whether to outlaw the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) today. The decision comes ahead

South China Sea expected to top Trump agenda at ASEAN summit in the Philippines 0

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November 12, 2017

In his final stop of a 12-day tour of Asia, Donald Trump will arrive in the Philippines today for talks

Merkel closes in on coalition deal as parties hash out climate policies 0

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November 12, 2017

Today, Chancellor Angela Merkel will enter the final stages of “Jamaica coalition” talks with the environmentalist Greens and the pro-business

Chinese influence in Cuba looms ever larger amid strong trade ties 0

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November 3, 2017

Having hosted over 1,000 companies from 70 countries, the Havana International Fair closes today. Despite the restoration of diplomatic relations

Billionaire populist Andrej Babis in box seat to form government in Czech Republic 0

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October 31, 2017

Billionaire populist Andrej Babis will meet President Milos Zeman today. Babis will receive formal approval to lead negotiations to form a

Tensions simmer as Manus Island detention centre set to be shut down on Tuesday 0

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October 31, 2017

The Australian-sponsored detention facility in Papua New Guinea is to be closed today. In a bid to prevent forced settlement

ISIS extremists put Southeast Asia on alert as Marawi siege lifted 0

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October 29, 2017

The recent lifting of the bloody Marawi siege by the Philippine army is a stark reminder to other nations of the growing

Philippine president walks Japan-China tightrope on Tokyo visit 0

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October 29, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte will begin a three-day visit to Tokyo today to discuss infrastructure projects, aid and “peace and security

At ASEAN Plus, US attempts to corral India into confronting China 0

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October 24, 2017

Today marks the second day of the ASEAN-Plus defence ministers meetings between the 10 ASEAN states and eight major powers

Shinzo Abe expected to emerge victorious from Japan’s snap election 0

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October 22, 2017

PM Shinzo Abe is set to retain his power when Japan goes to the ballot box today in a snap election

Northern Italian regions of Lombardy and Veneto to vote in autonomy referendums 0

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October 22, 2017

Today, the restive northern regions of Lombardy and Veneto will vote in a non-binding referendum on greater autonomy from the

Inflation bites in the UK as households come under price pressure 0

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October 17, 2017

Consumer spending figures due out today are expected to reflect a continued upward trend in inflation. July and August data showed consumer

Kyrgyzstan votes in closely fought presidential battle, second-round likely 0

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October 15, 2017

Central Asia’s only real democracy will vote in presidential elections today, but none of the two leading candidates is likely

Austrian elections to result in rightward shift as 31-year-old Sebastian Kurz ascends 0

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October 15, 2017

Today’s parliamentary elections will likely see 31-year-old Sebastien Kurz lead his conservative People’s Party to the lion’s share of the

New Zealand must wait for new government as coalition talks extend past deadline 0

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October 12, 2017

After five days of multi-party negotiations, New Zealand’s new government was due to be announced tonight. After extensive discussions, kingmaker

North Korea to celebrate Workers Party anniversary as fears of new weapons test mount 0

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October 10, 2017

Kim Yo Jong, the younger sister of North Korea’s leader has been promoted in a cabinet reshuffle as the country

India marks 100 days since national sales tax rollout 0

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October 8, 2017

Today marks the first 100 days of the implementation of the landmark Indian GST legislation, which came into effect on

China to introduce new social media regulations 0

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October 8, 2017

New Chinese cyber censoring regulations come into effect today. They allow Beijing’s cyber watchdog, the Cybersecurity Administration of China (CAC), to

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party election manifesto as Shinzo Abe seeks fourth term 0

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October 3, 2017

Shinzo Abe’s Liberal Democratic Party will today release its manifesto for the October 22 general election. The LDP holds a two-thirds

Catalonia defies Madrid, proceeds with controversial secession vote 0

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October 1, 2017

Catalonia’s regional government will attempt to hold a referendum on independence from Spain today in the biggest threat to Spanish stability since

Pro-democracy demonstrators return to the streets of Hong Kong 0

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October 1, 2017

Thousands of pro-democracy activists are set to mark China’s National Day today. They will do so by protesting in Hong

Cambodia’s opposition leader Kem Sokha to launch appeal against treason charge amid calls for sanctions 0

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September 26, 2017

Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha will launch his appeal against his ongoing detention today. Mr Sokha has been in jail

Record low voter turnout expected in Russian local poll 0

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September 24, 2017

Russia’s local and regional elections conclude today with a second round of voting in races where no candidate won an

UK Labour party meets as frictions remain over Brexit 0

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September 24, 2017

A resurgent British Labour party will meet for its four-day annual conference today in Brighton. The party will gather for the first

Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi addresses the nation on the Rohingya crisis 0

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September 19, 2017

Aung San Suu Kyi will address her majority Buddhist country today on the forced displacement of the Muslim minority Rohingya people within

German investor confidence report to measure auto industry jitters 0

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September 19, 2017

ZEW, an economic research centre, will release its latest measure of investor confidence in the German economy today. The report

Trump to meet with Netanyahu and Abbas at the UN to restart talks 0

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September 17, 2017

In an attempt to resuscitate stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace deliberations, US President Donald Trump will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin