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People at a hospital wearing masks amid an Ebola outbreak
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Latest Ebola outbreak prompts WHO declaration, Taiwan urges US to continue arms supplies, Spain’s Socialists suffer in Andalusia

The WHO has declared the current epidemic of Ebola virus, that has killed over 90 people, in the DRC and Uganda a public health emergency but has not categorized the outbreak as a pandemic yet.

The Iran war's global fallout (so far)
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

The Iran war's global fallout (so far)

The Iran war has had a ripple effect on the global economy and international relations way beyond the Middle East. Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute joins Ian Bremmer to discuss how the conflict is redrawing power for the US, Russia, China, and America's allies.

Why Trump can't find the exit ramp in Iran
Ian Explains

Why Trump can't find the exit ramp in Iran

The Iran war is entering its third month with no clear exit. What does the standoff mean for the US, Russia, and China? Ian explains.

Why the US-China summit changed very little
Quick Take

Why the US-China summit changed very little

Ian Bremmer breaks down the high-stakes summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing, one of the most consequential meetings between the two leaders in years, but one that produced remarkably few concrete outcomes.

US President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping talking in Beijing, China.
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Xi presses Trump on Taiwan stance, Starmer’s ally hangs him out to dry, Russia launches largest aerial attack on Ukraine

UK's Health Secretary Wes Streeting, one of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s closest allies, has turned against him, after resigning on Thursday, asking the PM to follow suit.

US President Trump arrives at Beijing Capital International Airport
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Trump lands in China before Xi summit, Impeachment and a failed arrest rock Philippine politics, Ghana evacuates nationals from South Africa

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet tomorrow but trade will not be the only issue on the table, as Taiwan and the Iran war are also set to form part of the talks.

Hard number: Some African states turn to AI surveillance
Hard Numbers

Hard number: Some African states turn to AI surveillance

Chinese banks are helping with the investments.

China puts Taiwan on an island
Graphic Truth

China puts Taiwan on an island

For decades, Beijing has successfully pushed countries to cut diplomatic ties with Taipei.

US-Iran ceasefire in doubt, Venezuelans adjust to a new normal, EU blocks funding for Chinese solar tech
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US-Iran ceasefire in doubt, Venezuelans adjust to a new normal, EU blocks funding for Chinese solar tech

Burst of violence tests Iran ceasefire, Burst of violence tests Iran ceasefire, EU blocks Chinese solar tech