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2025 Annual Geopolitical Forecast

Jan 6, 2025 | 00:00 GMT

Trade disruptions, shifting military conflicts and domestic political turbulence will shape global affairs in 2025.

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Russia, U.S.: Washington Steps Up Sanctions on Russian Oil Trade

Jan 10, 2025 | 18:18 GMT

Japan: Diet Reform Could Stoke Long-Term Political Instability

Jan 10, 2025 | 18:15 GMT

Yemen: Israel Strikes Houthi Targets Shortly After Reported U.S. Coalition Attacks

Jan 10, 2025 | 17:37 GMT

South Korea: Government To Start From Scratch in Doctors' Strike Talks

Jan 10, 2025 | 17:33 GMT

Nigeria: Government To Strengthen Defense Cooperation With China, Seek Expanded Yuan Currency Swap

Jan 10, 2025 | 17:28 GMT

Global: Average Surface Temperatures Breached 1.5-Degree Threshold in 2024

Jan 10, 2025 | 16:19 GMT

Canada: Ottawa Weighs Broad Retaliatory Tariffs Against U.S.

Jan 10, 2025 | 16:15 GMT

Venezuela: Opposition Leader Temporarily Arrested on Eve of Maduro's Inauguration

Jan 9, 2025 | 21:28 GMT

India, Afghanistan: Afghan Taliban Calls India 'Significant Partner' After High-Level Meeting

Jan 9, 2025 | 20:52 GMT

Pakistan: Opposition Leader Khan Orders PTI To Proceed With Government Talks

Jan 9, 2025 | 20:49 GMT
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