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Chinese Vice President Han Zheng Visits Georgia, Signaling Beijing's Strategic Interest in South Caucasus

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng Visits Georgia, Signaling Beijing's Strategic Interest in South Caucasus

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng recently concluded a three-day official visit to Tbilisi, Georgia, meeting with President Mikheil Kavelashvili and Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze. The visit underscores Beijing's growing strategic interest in the South Caucasus region and Georgia's ambition to become a logistics hub along the Middle Corridor. Discussions during the visit covered the strategic partnership, a free trade agreement, increased Chinese investment, transport infrastructure, and a potential sixth Silk Road Forum in Tbilisi. President Kavelashvili thanked China for its support of Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, while reaffirming Georgia's 'One China' position. This visit occurs amidst deteriorated relations between Georgia and the European Union, with Tbilisi having suspended EU accession talks until 2028 and facing potential sanctions from the European Parliament.

G7 talks in Paris try to tackle unresolved global crises with uncertainty high over the US approach

G7 talks in Paris try to tackle unresolved global crises with uncertainty high over the US approach

Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies have begun two days of talks in Paris with clear differences on multiple unresolved global crises

G7 talks in Paris to focus on unresolved global crises with questions over US approach

G7 talks in Paris to focus on unresolved global crises with questions over US approach

Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies have begun two days of talks in Paris as they struggle with multiple unresolved world crises amid questions how U.S. President Donald Trump will approach foreign policy after his Republican Party’s big losses in last week’s congressional elections

G7 talks in Paris tackle unresolved global crises with questions over US approach

G7 talks in Paris tackle unresolved global crises with questions over US approach

Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies have opened two days of talks in Paris as they struggle with multiple unresolved world crises amid questions about how U.S. President Donald Trump will approach foreign policy after his Republican Party’s big losses in last week’s congressional elections

President Trump's Declarations Lead to Expanded U.S.-Denmark-Greenland Security Cooperation Amidst Arctic Power Struggle

President Trump's Declarations Lead to Expanded U.S.-Denmark-Greenland Security Cooperation Amidst Arctic Power Struggle

The United States has expanded practical security cooperation with Denmark and Greenland, a development stemming from President Trump's declarations regarding Greenland. This increased cooperation occurs as Russia and China are aggressively pursuing power and influence in the Arctic region. Russia, in particular, is giving disciplined, long-term priority to the Arctic, with melting ice encouraging commercial investment and facilitating military activity. China has also adopted an assertive posture in the region. In contrast, the Obama, Biden, and Trump administrations have generally not given sustained emphasis to the Arctic, with President Trump's actions concerning Greenland being a notable exception. Russia's President Vladimir Putin is relentlessly pursuing power and influence, evidenced by the visible expansion of surface ships beyond customary submarine presence. A recent U.S. Congress report detailed Russia's sustained expansion of military capabilities in the North, including the reactivation of ol...

G7 talks in Paris try to tackle global crises with uncertainty high over the US approach

G7 talks in Paris try to tackle global crises with uncertainty high over the US approach

Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies have begun two days of talks in Paris with clear differences on multiple unresolved global crises

Rubio will venture to France on first post-midterm foreign trip to face questions on Trump policies

Rubio will venture to France on first post-midterm foreign trip to face questions on Trump policies

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will make his first international trip since the midterm elections that dealt the Republicans a severe blow

Rubio will discuss Iran, Ukraine, AI and more with G7 allies in France

Rubio will discuss Iran, Ukraine, AI and more with G7 allies in France

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet his counterparts from the Group of 7 industrialized democracies this week

Expanding on naval blockade, US military looks to restrict Iranian land commerce

Expanding on naval blockade, US military looks to restrict Iranian land commerce

(Adds dropped word in paragraph 12) By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Building on a months-long naval blockade on Iran, the US military said on Saturday it is launching a task force to help crack down on Tehran's movement of advanced weapons and other sanctioned material over its land

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng Visits Georgia Amidst EU Tensions, Signaling Potential for Increased Investment

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng Visits Georgia Amidst EU Tensions, Signaling Potential for Increased Investment

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng recently concluded a three-day official visit to Tbilisi, Georgia, meeting with President Mikheil Kavelashvili and Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze. The visit, from November 6-8, 2026, focused on strengthening the strategic partnership between China and Georgia, discussing areas such as trade, tourism, direct flights, and artificial intelligence. Georgia reaffirmed its 'One China' policy, and China expressed support for Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity. This visit occurs during a period of strained relations between Georgia and the European Union, following Tbilisi's suspension of EU accession talks until 2028 and the European Parliament's resolution condemning actions by Georgia's ruling party and calling for sanctions against senior officials. The discussions explored the potential for increased Chinese involvement in Georgia's strategic infrastructure, particularly in Black Sea ports and the Middle Corridor, which connects China and Europe while bypassing ...

Exclusive-Expanding on naval blockade, US military looks to restrict Iranian land commerce

Exclusive-Expanding on naval blockade, US military looks to restrict Iranian land commerce

By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Building on a months-long naval blockade on Iran, the US military said on Saturday it is launching a task force to help crack down on Tehran's movement of advanced weapons and other sanctioned material over its land borders and through the Caspian Sea.

COP31 summit leaders urge crisis-wracked world to move faster on climate

COP31 summit leaders urge crisis-wracked world to move faster on climate

By Simon Jessop and Tuvan Gumrukcu ANTALYA, Turkey, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Leaders of COP31 urged the world to accelerate the fight against global warming as they began their annual UN climate conference in Turkey on Monday against a backdrop of rising temperatures and worsening climate-driven disasters.