Foreign Brief

A confirmation of President Mnangagwa’s victory in the July 30 vote is expected but could spark opposition protests.

#BREAKING: former Treasurer Scott Morrision has been elected the 30th Australian prime minister by his party colleagues.

A government led by Peter Dutton is likely to take a harder line on China and its agents of influence, writes our managing director.

The first round of US sanctions are beginning to bite. A second round due in November threatens to cripple Iran's economy and foment domestic unrest.

#BREAKING: Malaysia is cancelling multi-billion dollar Chinese Belt and Road projects, says PM Mahathir.

#BREAKING: Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull has survived a leadership challenge from Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton.
Dutton likely to resign or be sacked. Unclear whether other conservative cabinet members will also resign.

President Maduro is purging opponents in the military, highlighting a perceived coup risk from the Venezuelan leader

Opposition protests are expected on Tuesday as Venezuelans find themselves mired in a 4-year economic and political crisis.

Medium-term prospects for Greece's economy are looking up, although a decades-long debt repayment plan will continue to be a burden.

With reported backing from the military, Khan is expected to push back on the US relationship but also faces a looming economic crisis.

Authorities raised inflation forecasts from 6.5% to 9.3% last month. Today’s figure may hit double digits

Mahathir must pull off a delicate balancing act in 48 hours of talks with his Chinese interlocutors beginning on Friday

With the frontrunner behind bars, a controversial right-wing populist may well steal the limelight in Brazil.

#BREAKING: two Koreas to hold third leaders summit in September.

BREAKING: US to double tariffs on Turkish steel and aluminium, hitting Turkey’s struggling economy and putting downward pressure on currency.

#BREAKING: armoured personnel carriers deployed in Zimbabwe’s capital and sporadic gun fire heard hours after electoral body announces ruling party secured a parliamentary majority.

#BREAKING: Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF has won a majority of seats in the country’s parliament.

Tokyo’s strong military ties with the United States have previously stoked fears in Moscow that any territorial concessions may increase American military influence in the region.

After the main opposition, the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), made a strong showing in the 2013 election, incumbent Prime Minister Hun Sen has acted to ensure there is no such scare this time around.

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