China doubles down on climate, wind and solar pledges — a day after Trump called them a ‘scam’ Politico China makes landmark pledge to cut its climate emissions BBC China’s Meek Climate Targets Offer Little Support to Clean Tech Bloomberg.com China leads nations with new climate plans, defying US climate denial Reuters China, for First Time, Vows to Reduce…
Donald Trump pledges to prevent Israeli annexation of the occupied West Bank Financial Times Trump administration presented Gaza peace plan to Arab leaders CNN Trump promises Arab, Muslim leaders he won’t let Israel annex the West Bank Politico Trump Vowed to Try to Head Off West Bank Annexation by Israel, Officials Say The Wall Street Journal Erdogan says Trump…
Netanyahu pledges to target opponents abroad after strike in Qatar Al Jazeera In exclusive CNN interview, Qatari prime minister says Netanyahu ‘killed any hope’ for Israeli hostages CNN Hamas claims leadership survived Israeli strike on Doha, as Trump says US tried to warn Qatar BBC America can’t or won’t protect its friends in the Gulf The Economist Israel’s attacks…
China pledges to address India’s rare earth needs, Indian source says Reuters China and India should be partners, not adversaries, says foreign minister Wang Yi BBC China confirms Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit at end of month South China Morning Post Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning’s Regular Press Conference on August 18, 2025 fmprc.gov.cn India’s Modi to…
Trump Pledges 50% Tariffs Against Brazil, Citing ‘Witch Hunt’ Against Bolsonaro The New York Times Trump to Impose 50% Brazil Tariff, Citing Bolsonaro Trial WSJ Brazilian Assets Fall as Trump’s 50% Tariff Threat Roils Outlook Bloomberg Thursday briefing: Trump’s tariff threat against Brazil; federal firings; L.A. tunnel collapse; Linda Yaccarino; and more The Washington Post Trump plans 50% tariff…
Live updates: Trump hails pledges by NATO allies to boost military spending, criticizes Spain The Washington Post Source link
South Korea: New leader Lee Jae-myung pledges to ‘unite’ a divided country BBC South Korea’s New President Will Face Deep Divisions and the Trump Administration The New York Times South Korea has endured 6 months of political turmoil. What can we expect in Lee’s presidency? AP News White House calls South Korea election ‘fair,’ expresses concern about Chinese…
Starmer, Under Pressure From the Right, Pledges to Cut Immigration to U.K. The New York Times PM promises migration drop as he unveils plans for ‘tightened’ visa rules BBC With immigration limits, the U.K. vows to end a ‘failed experiment in open borders’ NPR UK to tighten immigration rules over voter frustration with high immigration numbers: ‘Failed experiment’ Fox…
Defence secretary pledges £450m military ‘surge’ to Ukraine BBC Ukraine war briefing: Europe unveils new military support for Kyiv ahead of defence summit The Guardian Ukraine ‘coalition of the willing’ presses ahead with force planning amid doubts about US support AP News Ukraine to receive $580 million of UK-led military support Reuters British troops could be deployed in Ukraine…
US pledges $2 million for Myanmar quake, but China already filled the void ABC News Deadly Earthquake Rocks Myanmar and Thailand JW.ORG How the Myanmar Earthquake Shook Skyscrapers in Bangkok The New York Times What kind of support is the U.S. offering in the wake of the Myanmar quake? NPR Myanmar images reveal scale of quake destruction as death…
