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At the Gozhsky test ground during the final stage of the Zapad-2013 Russian-Belarusian strategic military exercises. / NATO Russia
Putin’s political narratives rejuvenated

Russia is looking to build a more friendly security status quo after the NATO Summit.

UK Parliament opens, Queen’s Speech vote Theresa May’s first test

Queen Elizabeth will address the British people today during the State Opening of Parliament. In…

Nile Basin heads of state meet in Uganda

Ownership of the world’s longest river will be up for discussion today when Nile Basin…

Officials meet for first US-China Diplomatic Security Dialogue

A high-level security dialogue between Chinese and American officials will be held in Washington DC…

Wednesday, June 21

THERESA MAY’S FIRST POST-ELECTION TEST QUEEN’S SPEECH TO OUTLINE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA Queen Elizabeth will address…

FARC rebels to complete disarmament in Colombia

Today is the deadline for the rebel organisation FARC to hand in the last 40%…

Markets wait for decision to add Chinese stock markets to emerging market index

June 20 may signal good fortune for China’s economy. MSCI, an American investment research firm,…

Special congressional elections in Georgia and North Carolina an early test for Trump’s Republicans

The US states of Georgia and South Carolina will hold two special elections to replace…

Tuesday, June 20

RESISTING TRUMP? US HOLDS SPECIAL ELECTIONS The US states of Georgia and South Carolina will…

/ Congolese refugees Angola
Angola grapples with Congolese refugees

The Congolese refugee crisis is destabilising Angola at a pivotal time for the country’s leadership.