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Russian President Putin visits Turkey
Vladimir Putin travels to Turkey to meet President Erdogan as Syrian endgame nears

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hosts Russia’s Vladimir Putin in Ankara today, as the two…

Rex Tillerson meets his Chinese counterpart
Tillerson in China as risk of bilateral tension rises over North Korea

As America’s top diplomat arrives in Beijing, one issue looms larger than any other: North…

North Korea's ballistic missile - North Korea Victory Day-2013 / Kim Trump
Beyond Armageddon: US policy options on North Korea

The war of words between Kim Jong-un and President Trump does not have to end in nuclear conflict.

An oil rig floats past Christ the Redeemer in Brazil
Brazil auctions off oil and gas exploration rights

Brazil will hold its 14th round of bidding for many of the country’s oil and…

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani meets Indian PM Narendra Modi
Indian-Afghan trade show gets underway in New Delhi

Today marks the beginning of a three day India-Afghanistan trade show in New Delhi, where…

A Venezuelan man plays the violin as security forces march past
Talks between Venezuelan government and opposition resume in the Dominican Republic

Today, the Dominican Republic will host discussions to mediate Venezuela’s political crisis. The talks follow preliminary discussions…

A Venezuelan man plays the violin as security forces march past
Wednesday, September 27

PEACE OR NO PEACE Venezuela talks to resume in the Dominican Republic Today, the Dominican…

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US-Russia relations: the relentless power struggle

Any hope for a reset in US-Russia relations under President Donald Trump have all but vanished.

Australia should engage with the African diaspora to improve relations with the continent
Recommendations to strengthen Australia’s relations with the African continent

Canberra should develop a comprehensive Africa engagement strategy to lay the foundations for its 21st Century relations with Africa.

A banner of opposition leader and President of the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) Kem Sokha is seen during a news conference in Phnom Penh
Cambodia’s opposition leader Kem Sokha to launch appeal against treason charge amid calls for sanctions

Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha will launch his appeal against his ongoing detention today. Mr…