How UK-France ‘one in, one out’ migration deal will work – and what the challenges could be: After weeks of rising Channel crossing figures, the UK government has agreed on a long-awaited migration deal with France. Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron announced a “one in, one out” pilot – and the UK prime minister said …
Iran and Ethiopia have a security deal – here’s why they signed it: Ethiopia and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on 6 May 2025. Under it, their national police agencies will cooperate on security and intelligence. This will include combating cross-border crime, sharing intelligence and building capacity. They will also share experiences and …
US-Ukraine minerals deal looks better for Kyiv than expected – but Trump is an unpredictable partner: The United States and Ukraine have finally signed a long-awaited agreement on Ukraine’s postwar reconstruction – and, at first reading, the details appear more favourable for Kyiv than many observers expected. At the core of the “economic partnership agreement” …
Trump mineral deal with Ukraine offers hope but little in the way of security: If you want to get an idea of how Donald Trump’s mind works (and this can change from day to day, as we know), it’s worth taking a look at his TruthSocial website. As I write, beneath a video pinned to …
Gaza ceasefire: fragile deal offers hope for peace but could still fall apart: This article was first published as World Affairs Briefing from The Conversation UK. Click here to receive this newsletter every Thursday, direct to your inbox. Waiting for news this week of whether a ceasefire deal between Hamas and the Israeli government must …
Ukraine: after 1,000 days of war, Europe must prepare for a Trump-brokered peace deal by asserting its own interests: Drop of Light / Shutterstock Since Donald Trump was reelected on November 5, speculation about what his presidency will mean for the war in Ukraine, which has now entered its 1,000th day, has become frenzied. It …
Lebanon peace deal: Israel-Hezbollah agreement needs to be guaranteed by the Lebanese armed forces: After a month of heavy bombardment, and despite continuing its military campaign and clearing border villages in south Lebanon, Israel is reportedly indirectly negotiating a peace deal with Hezbollah leaders. The terms of a ceasefire require the full implementation of UN …
Freedom for Chagos islands: UK’s deal with Mauritius will be a win for all: Britain is close to resolving its territorial dispute with Mauritius over the Chagos Archipelago, located in the central Indian Ocean. For years, Mauritius has claimed the island group as part of its sovereign territory. It says that Britain unlawfully detached the …
Russia’s reasons for invading Ukraine – however debatable – shouldn’t be ignored in a peace deal: Recent developments in the US presidential campaign have pushed the question of how to resolve the war in Ukraine war up the agenda. With a Republican presidential victory looking increasingly likely, reports suggest Donald Trump would quickly demand that …
South Africa: last-minute negotiations as Ramaphosa faces deadline for presidency deal: South African president Cyril Ramaphosa looks set to form a government of national unity (GNU) with four other allied parties when South Africa’s parliament meets tomorrow for the first time after the recent election. Decisions about which parties will join a governing coalition were …
UK-Rwanda migrant deal challenges international protection law: In late April 2024 the British parliament passed a law – the Safety of Rwanda Act – enabling it to transport migrants arriving in the UK to Rwanda. When the legislation was approved by parliament, there were 52,000 asylum seekers who could potentially be sent to Rwanda. The …
The world is rushing to Africa to mine critical minerals like lithium – how the continent should deal with the demand: Global demand for critical minerals, particularly lithium, is growing rapidly to meet clean energy and de-carbonisation objectives. Africa hosts substantial resources of critical minerals. As a result, foreign mining companies are rushing to invest …
Gaza update: no end to the killing in sight as extremists on both sides make a peace deal hard to imagine: As the death toll from Israel’s assault on Gaza climbed past 23,000 – including nearly 10,000 children – according to the latest figures from the Hamas-controlled health ministry, the Palestinian militant group released a …
Vape deals are everywhere this Christmas – here’s how to deal with the horrific waste problem: Vape deals are all over the place in the run-up to Christmas. Vape kits, e-liquids and accessories are being widely promoted as stocking fillers, frequently with upwards of 50% off. There’s certainly a big market, with nearly 5 million …
Advertising toys to children is an environmental nightmare — here’s how parents can deal with it: RegenWolke/Pixabay As Christmas approaches, many children experience the “gimme-gimmes” and write a list of toys that they hope Santa will bring. This is to be expected. Toys give children a chance to learn and be curious, engage their imaginations …
How to deal with homesickness your first Christmas away from home: Important holidays (such as Christmas) can intensify feelings of homesickness. fizkes/ Shutterstock Christmas is synonymous with home, family and tradition. But not everyone can be home for Christmas. For many young people, work, school and relationships may mean you’re living far from family – …
Why OpenAI developing an artificial intelligence that’s good at maths is such a big deal: Daboost / Shutterstock With the recent sacking and swift rehiring of Sam Altman by OpenAI, debates around the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) are once again in the spotlight. What’s more unusual is that a prominent theme in …
Low emissions and economic survival – countries in the global south aren’t getting a fair deal: In 2015, more than 140 countries signed up to the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. For countries in the global south this is a huge task. On the one hand they have committed to low emissions. On …