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Unversed in UNGA? Here's your handy guide to UN General Assembly meeting lingo

The U.N. General Assembly’s yearly meeting of world leaders is here

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025

As the world order shifts, NZ should ‘spread its diplomatic wings’ and look at joining BRICS

With the old global order in a heightened state of flux, driven by US President Donald Trump’s attacks on free trade, international organisations and human rights, small states like New Zealand are having to adjust their foreign policies and hedge their bets.

The Conversation · Sep 10, 2025

BRICS Leaders Denounce Protectionism, Tariff 'Blackmail'

Leaders of the 11-member BRICS bloc railed against economic protectionism and "tariff blackmail" during a virtual meeting Monday held amid a damaging trade war with US President Donald Trump.

International Business Times · Sep 8, 2025

Trump tariffs are reshaping old alliances as the global south plots its own path

Countries from Brazil to India – hit by 50% tariffs from Wednesday – are exploring collective resistance as Trump uses trade to assert political and economic power

The Guardian - US · Aug 27, 2025

European and Iranian diplomats fail to agree on how to avoid reviving UN sanctions

The Europeans’ concern over Iran's nuclear programme has only grown since Tehran cut off all cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Euronews · Aug 26, 2025

Iran to hold call with Europeans over nuclear programme as sanctions deadline looms

The call comes as the three parties to Tehran's 2015 nuclear deal threaten to reimpose sanctions under a mechanism known as "snapback".

Euronews · Aug 22, 2025

Putin calls Brics allies to debrief them on his Trump summit

Putin briefs Brics partners amid rising trade tensions due to Trump’s tariffs

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025

China, Brazil can be models of ‘self-reliance’ for Global South, Xi says

China’s Xi and Brazil’s Lula discuss cooperation amid fallout of US President Donald Trump’s trade war.

Al Jazeera · Aug 12, 2025

'India Is Ready For It,' Says PM Narendra Modi On Trump's Tariff Threats—Will 'Never Compromise' On Farmer Interests

Amid growing threats of steep tariffs by President Donald Trump, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has doubled down on his commitment to protecting the livelihoods of farmers, fisherfolk and pastoralists.

Benzinga · Aug 7, 2025

Brazil's President Says 'Won't Humiliate Myself' By Calling Trump — Seeks Joint BRICS Response With China, India To Counter Tariffs

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said he has no plans to reach out to President Donald Trump to negotiate the new tariffs imposed by the United States.

Benzinga · Aug 7, 2025