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EU foreign ministers meet in Vienna as transatlantic tensions heighten 0
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- August 30, 2018
EU foreign ministers will hold an informal meeting in Vienna today. Read this briefing
Iranian foreign minister heads to Pakistan for first visit since Khan election 0
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- August 30, 2018
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will arrive in Islamabad today for the first official contact between the two neighbours since the election of Imran Khan in Pakistan. Read this briefing
Australia’s new PM travels to Indonesia to announce trade deal, strategic partnership 0
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- August 30, 2018
Australia’s newly appointed Prime Minister Scott Morrison will visit Indonesia today to announce a new free trade agreement between the two neighbours, although the actual deal won’t be signed until a later date. Read this briefing
Ukrainian ceasefire comes into effect promising only brief peace 0
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- August 29, 2018
With the backing of France and Germany, Ukraine and Russia have agreed to a renewed ceasefire in Eastern Ukraine effective today.
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EU defence ministers convene to discuss West Balkan security and accession 0
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- August 29, 2018
Defence ministers of EU member states will gather in Vienna today for an informal meeting. Read this briefing
German chancellor begins West Africa tour focused on migration and security 0
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- August 29, 2018
Germany’s Angela Merkel arrives in Senegal today for the start of a three-day tour of West Africa that will also include Ghana and Nigeria. Read this briefing

Mexico, US come to ‘understanding’ on trade issues, talks with Canada underway 0
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- August 29, 2018
The US and Mexico had set today as the revised deadline to reach a ‘handshake’ agreement on a new NAFTA deal. Read this briefing
Primaries for key Arizona, Florida senate seats to be held on Tuesday 0
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- August 28, 2018
Arizona and Florida—two states critical to Donald Trump’s presidential win—along with Oklahoma will today hold primary votes to decide which candidates will contest midterm elections on November 6. Read this briefing
Iran’s President Rouhani to face parliamentary questions on deteriorating economy 0
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- August 28, 2018
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will appear before parliament today to answer questions concerning his government’s alleged inability to handle the rapid depreciation of the Iranian Rial, economic recession and banking sanctions. Read this briefing
Brazil’s populist presidential candidate Bolsonaro faces court inquiry over racism 0
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- August 28, 2018
Today a racism complaint made against popular presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro will be heard by Brazil’s Federal Supreme Court. Read this briefing
China’s 25% tariff on US coal begins to hit exports as shipments diverted 0
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- August 28, 2018
The Underdog, a US transport ship, arrives in South Korea today, laden with over 60,000 metric tonnes of coal. Read this briefing
Kenyan president arrives in Washington for bilateral talks regarding South Sudan 0
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- August 27, 2018
Today Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta arrives in Washington DC for talks with President Donald Trump. Read this briefing