Taliban dynamics obstruct way towards Afghan solution

The insurgents' attempts to seize towns have no chance of success but they are in no mood to talk peace

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Member states will fight over the next EU budget

Amid calls for a smaller EU and the loss of a net contributor through Brexit, the EU must agree its next budget

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The announcement yesterday that Libya will hold elections on December 10 overlooks many issues yet to be addressed

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The Asian rivals are stepping up efforts to sound cooperative

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President Donald Trump yesterday cancelled the June 12 summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un

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Progress on shipping emissions is a positive development amid continued deadlock on Paris Agreement rules

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The central bank is bearish on cryptocurrencies, but banking, finance and state governments are bullish on blockchain

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Singapore hopes to enhance its global image by playing host to landmark talks

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The right to lead and govern Libya is deeply contested

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The EU, Australia and New Zealand are eyeing free trade deals, but compromises will be needed

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