All news on the topic: Foreign policy

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Josep Borrell accuses European Commission of overstepping its powers in foreign policy and defense
Former EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has delivered his sharpest public criticism yet of the European Commission’s growing role in diplomacy and defense, arguing that it is straying beyond its treaty powers and creating confusion over who speaks for Europe on the world stage.
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From workers’ rights to policy chaos: Starmer’s turbulent two years in power
Keir Starmer pitched himself as a leader for “stability and moderation” who would rebuild Britain, after Labour’s landslide victory in the 2024 general election.
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Lukashenko’s foreign policy exposed as Kremlin subcontracting after Belarus loses autonomy
Having exercised unchallenged power in Belarus since 1994, Alexander Lukashenko has earned himself not only the title of “Europe’s last dictator,” but also a well-deserved reputation as a shrewd international player.
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Trump warns Oman of attack, adding another country to his growing threat list
As a presidential candidate, Donald Trump gleefully portrayed his opponents as trigger-happy interventionists who would embroil the United States in all kinds of foreign wars — up to and including World War III.
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Pope Leo defies Donald Trump and vows to speak out on Iran war
Pope Leo says he will continue to speak out against the Iran war after Donald Trump claimed he wasn’t doing a good job.
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Starmer wins voter backing on Iran stance as Farage branded worst alternative
More voters think Keir Starmer made the right calls in responding to Donald Trump’s war in Iran, a new poll has found.
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EU could admit new members by 2030, says foreign policy chief
The European Union might welcome new members by 2030, according to its foreign policy chief, who commended the reform progress of leading candidates Montenegro and Albania, while criticizing Serbia for regressing and noting a more severe democratic decline in Georgia.
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UK government weighing whether to allow Chinese turbines for flagship North Sea wind farm
Decision on collaborating with turbine manufacturer is being managed by ministers following the rescue of British Steel
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UK tightens security on trade papers amid concerns over US tariff policies and information leaks
Civil servants beef up security rules for sensitive negotiating papers over fears posed by hostile US trade policy
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UK Energy Minister will visit China in March to resume energy talks, according to media reports
British Energy Secretary Ed Miliband will visit China in March to restart talks on energy cooperation and meet Chinese investors, three sources with direct knowledge of the plan said, as the Labour government seeks closer China ties amid worsening U.S.- and EU-China relations.
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How Saudi Arabia’s crown prince transformed the kingdom into a key player in global politics
Riyadh is emerging as a new center of political influence. On Feb. 18, the Saudi capital hosted the first meeting between Russian and U.S. delegations regarding the war in Ukraine.
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Keir Starmer praises ’closer than ever’ partnership with Ukraine during Kyiv visit
Two countries to sign deal to deepen existing defence relationship and boost economic links in non-military areas
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Children executed and women raped in front of their families as M23 militia unleashes fresh terror on DRC
First-hand accounts from victims of unthinkable violence paint a gruesome picture of the brutality sweeping the central African country. How long is the West prepared to look away?
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Post-Brexit border scheme to simplify trade delayed once more
Single Trade Window designed to reduce friction on imports and exports will be halted until at least 2026 amid cost fears
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Attorney General intervenes in Foreign Office review of weapons sales to Israel
Richard Hermer tells officials he can’t approve the decision to ban arms without knowing if their use would breach international law.
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Brexit delays to seed imports could hit crop production
Tomato and pepper growers call for UK to strike deal with EU to avoid disruption and duplicate testing
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US pauses $95m in aid to Georgia after passage of ‘foreign agents’ law
Secretary of state says suspension is due to ‘anti-democratic’ actions from the Georgian government
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Proposed UK-EU security pact ‘will be welcomed in Brussels’, MEP says
Glad to draw line under poisonous Brexit era, diplomats say Starmer’s new approach to EU brings ‘good vibes’
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Brexit border checks will cost UK firms £470m annually, says watchdog
‘More than three years after end of transition period, it is still not clear when full controls will be in place’