The decision by India and the African Union to postpone the 4th India-Africa Forum Summit, originally scheduled to take place in New Delhi from May 28 to 31, has become one of the most significant diplomatic developments involving the Global South this year.

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s latest visit to Beijing for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping has once again placed the spotlight on one of the most consequential geopolitical partnerships in the world.

Europe is closely watching high-level talks between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, amid growing concerns that major global decisions on trade, security and resources could be shaped without the European Union’s involvement.

Global stock markets climbed on Thursday as investors continued pouring money into artificial intelligence-related companies, while closely watching a high stakes summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.

Microsoft said it is on pace to invest about $50 billion in artificial intelligence expansion across countries in the Global South by the end of the decade.

Top executives from global AI giants will join several world leaders in New Delhi this week for a major artificial intelligence summit, at a time when India is trying to lure more investment in the industry.

The Turkish president said on Saturday that deep-rooted international cooperation, sustainable supply chains, and new policy tools are essential to reviving global trade.

As world leaders convene in Brazil for the COP30 climate summit, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged on Thursday for immediate action to lower global temperatures and maintain the 1.5°C target.

The European Union's leaders will arrive at a global climate summit next week with a vague promise to soon announce a new emissions-cutting target, following a face-saving deal struck by ministers on Thursday evening.