China must face ‘higher cost’ for backing Russia in Ukraine, says next EU foreign policy chief

PM says Russia risks global food security in Ukraine

Despite the war, Ukraine is still a significant supplier of agricultural goods including grain.

U.S. Says North Korean Troops Are in Russia to Aid Fight Against Ukraine

Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III called the situation “very, very serious,” though he said that what the soldiers were doing in Russia was “left to be seen.”

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U.S. says North Korea sending troops to Russia as Ukraine war rages

Defense chief Lloyd Austin says the U.S. sees evidence that Kim Jong Un has sent troops to bolster Vladimir Putin's army amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

U.S. Says North Korean Troops Are in Russia, Might Be Used in Ukraine War

Biden administration officials are still weighing a response as Moscow becomes more reliant on foreign assistance to reinforce its military offensive in eastern Ukraine.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

JD Vance says negotiating with Russia is necessary to end war in Ukraine

Sen. JD Vance of Ohio on Saturday declined to characterize Russian President Vladimir Putin as an “enemy,” saying instead that “I think that he’s clearly an adversary.

Russia ramping up drone attacks on Ukraine, UK Defence Ministry says

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Russia, Iran and China are trying to interfere with the U.S. election, Microsoft says

Microsoft issued a seven-page report on how Russia, Iran and China are trying to interfere with the 2024 U.S. elections. The company's threat analysis center is warning deepfake videos and other ...

US defense chief promises Ukraine what it needs to fight Russia but goes no further

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the United States will get Ukraine what it needs to fight its war with Russia

World - ABC News - October 21

Ukraine war briefing: UN chief ‘very concerned’ about reports of North Korean troops in Russia

US intelligence has said North Korean forces have made their way to Russia’s Kursk border region; Pro-Eu president wins Moldovan vote. What we know on day 985. United Nations Secretary-General ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

AstraZeneca embarks on major US expansion

UK’s largest drugmaker to invest $3.5bn by end of 2026 as it targets doubling of revenues

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Ukraine war briefing: US sanctions China firms over ‘complete attack drones made for Russia’

First ever action over a ready-to-use weapons system made in China rather than parts for Russia to build one, says Washington; Zelenskiy touts victory plan. What we know on day 968. See all our ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

U.S. calls on China to sway North Korea to stop efforts with Russia in Ukraine war

Three top U.S. diplomats asked the Chinese ambassador to the United States to try to convince China to use its influence over North Korea to try to stop efforts in Russia in the war against ...

Russia says it has no intention of abandoning Iran as it faces Israel's wrath

"We are developing cooperation with Iran in a variety of areas. We intend to do this further," Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov told CNBC Tuesday.

Business - CNBC - October 23

UK Foreign Secretary Lammy says engagement with China is necessary at start of 2-day visit

Britain’s foreign secretary has called engagement with China “pragmatic and necessary” as he makes the first visit to the country by a Cabinet member from the Labor government that took control in ...

World - ABC News - October 18

The trouble with Pedro Sánchez’s ‘maverick’ foreign policy

Spanish premier’s swerves on international stage yield dividends in domestic politics

World - Financial Times - October 27

Trump’s foreign policy plan: embrace unpredictability

The former president has a radical global agenda for a second term, say allies and advisers — from Ukraine and the Middle East to pressurising America’s friends and foes

Business - Financial Times - October 28

How Trump will handle US foreign policy

President-elect has pledged swift conclusions to wars in Ukraine and Gaza and threatened punitive tariffs

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Harris ran on Biden’s foreign policy legacy. It was not popular.

Harris never presented specific ways her global leadership would differ from Biden’s.

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Trump, Musk join hands on foreign policy

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Musk joins Trump in call with Zelensky President-elect Trump and ...

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FirstFT: Meet Trump’s hawkish foreign policy team

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How Trump 2.0 will change American foreign policy

Trump’s unpredictability and willingness to upend longstanding norms could set off a wave of radical change in key regions, potentially reshaping the global order as we know it.

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What to expect from Rubio's foreign policy approach

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida as his secretary of state. He also reportedly tapped South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem and former Arkansas Gov. Mike ...

Met faces service cuts without more cash, says chief

Sir Mark Rowley says he is "deeply troubled" by negotiations so far on the force's funding next year.

Chevron CEO says 'consistent and coherent energy policy' is what matters for the next administration

Chevron CEO Mike Wirth told CNBC's Jim Cramer what kind of government action is important for his company.

Business - CNBC - October 24

Moldova Says Russia Backing Sabotage Efforts Ahead of Vote

World - Yahoo News - October 18

Ukraine war briefing: Russia readying push on southern front including Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine says

Antony Blinken on flying visit to Brussels; majority of Ukrainians still oppose land-for-peace deal. What we know on day 994 Continue reading...

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China-backed hackers targeted Trump, Vance, sources say

Federal authorities believe China-backed cyber criminals attempted to tap into phones or networks used by former President Donald Trump and Sen. JD Vance, multiple sources familiar with the matter ...

Trump expected to make Stephen Miller White House deputy chief of staff for policy, sources say

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name Stephen Miller as his White House deputy chief of staff for policy, according to two sources familiar with the planning process. CBS News' Weijia ...

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