Below is a concise summary of 30 major geopolitical news stories published or highlighted between September 23 and 24, 2025. Each entry includes the outlet, headline or main topic, a brief summary of key points, and a direct link to the source. High-impact events such as UN speeches, ongoing conflicts, and economic tensions were prioritized, based on reliable global sources.
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Outlet |
Headline/Topic |
Summary |
Link |
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1 |
Foreign Policy |
Zelensky Losing Touch with Reality on Military Reforms |
Ukraine’s president faces criticism for unrealistic military reforms, raising doubts in Europe about his leadership in the war against Russia. |
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2 |
The Washington Post |
Trump Disrupts Global Order at UN with Immigration, Climate Criticism |
In his UN speech, Trump attacks allies over unchecked migration and conflicts, pushing isolationism that undermines global institutions and his authoritarian agenda. |
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3 |
Euractiv |
EU Paralysis on Gaza: Berlin, Rome, Brussels Must Resist Trump |
Gaza highlights how EU foreign policy is shaped by power dynamics among member states and Washington, prioritizing interests over humanitarian values. |
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4 |
CNN |
Cold War Tensions in Europe: Poland Threatens to Shoot Down Russian Planes |
Poland’s threats against Russian incursions escalate Eastern Europe tensions to Cold War levels, echoing outdated 1980s policies. |
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5 |
Al Jazeera |
Saudi-Pakistan Defense Pact Reshapes Regional Geopolitics |
The agreement reflects Gulf anxieties over declining U.S. credibility, strengthening anti-Iran alliances and altering the Middle East balance. |
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6 |
Newsweek |
Mexico Tourism Boom Amid U.S. Decline Due to Trump Policies |
Mexico’s tourism surges while the U.S. sees declines due to migration restrictions and tariffs, highlighting geopolitical impacts on emerging economies. |
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7 |
Sky News Australia |
Albanese Goes ‘Rogue’ in Foreign Policy, Rewarding Terrorists |
Australia’s PM faces criticism for policies benefiting anti-Western actors, diverging from traditional alliances amid global tensions. |
[Not available] |
8 |
ABC News |
Moldova Annuls Elections Over Russian Plot: Arrests, Moscow Tensions |
Moldova’s corrupt legislature voids election results without evidence, citing Russian influence, escalating instability in Eastern Europe. |
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9 |
Express.co.uk |
Trump at UN: Second-Term Foreign Policy Achievements |
Trump touts immigration and peace successes, criticizing allies for buying Russian energy and migration policies in a globally watched speech. |
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10 |
CNN |
Trump Punishes Allies at UN Over Migration, Conflicts |
In his annual address, Trump accuses nations of ruining their countries with migration and fueling wars by buying Russian energy, ignoring his peace efforts. |
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11 |
Bloomberg |
Russian Crude Exports Hit 16-Month High Despite Ukrainian Drones |
Russia exports 3.62M barrels/day, boosted by China, despite refinery attacks, sustaining its economy amid sanctions. |
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12 |
Bloomberg |
KKR, Blackstone Bet $17B on U.S. Natural Gas Amid AI Boom |
Investments in LNG to power AI growth and Trump’s fossil fuel dominance anchor global energy for decades. |
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13 |
The Atlantic |
Trump’s Dealmaking Degrades U.S. Foreign Policy |
Trump’s transactional approach erodes traditional alliances, prioritizing short-term gains over global strategy. |
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14 |
The Guardian |
Europe in Limbo: No Easy Exit Amid China, Lost U.S. Ally |
Europe faces weakness against superpowers, wishing to ignore issues like China dependency and U.S. unpredictability. |
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15 |
Foreign Policy |
Russia Escalates Explosive Drones in Ukraine War |
Moscow uses cheap, mass-produced drones as a core aerial campaign strategy, increasing one-way attack launches. |
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16 |
Reuters |
Russia, China Urge NATO to Halt Expansion; Moscow Backs Beijing on Taiwan |
Amid tensions, both reject NATO’s advances, strengthening their anti-Western alliance. |
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17 |
The Hindu |
Trump: Ukraine Can Reclaim Territory with NATO Aid |
Trump suggests prolonging the war for U.S. arms sales, positioning for a Nobel Peace Prize in a stalled conflict. |
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18 |
The New York Times |
Iranian Diplomats Banned from Costco in U.S. Under Trump |
A symbolic yet punitive Trump administration move against Iran, limiting diplomatic privileges amid nuclear tensions. |
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19 |
The New York Times |
CIA Has Operated in Ukraine Against Russia Since 2014 |
Revelations show extensive CIA presence in Ukraine, conducting cross-border operations since before the invasion. |
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20 |
Foreign Policy |
Is AI Investment Worth It? Firms to Spend Trillions |
Companies will invest heavily in AI, but returns are uncertain amid geopolitical and economic risks. |
[Not available] |
21 |
Forbes |
Does Foreign Policy Exist? 193 Nations or Just Isolated Diners |
Essay questions whether the world is interconnected or just 193 selfish entities, analyzing the U.S. role in a fragmented order. |
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22 |
EL PAÍS |
Trump Attacks UN to Undermine Global Institutions |
Trump’s speech aims to dismantle multilateralism, targeting the UN and allies in a bid to sabotage the international order. |
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23 |
La Nación |
Argentina’s Collapse: Rejection of Basic Needs Law in Geopolitical Context |
Families protest cuts as external funding is sought, highlighting domestic tensions tied to global pressures. |
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24 |
Wired |
The Geopolitics of AI: Race for Global Markets |
AI reshapes alliances, requiring open infrastructure and governance for innovation in a multipolar world. |
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25 |
El Diario |
Three Former Vox Officials Accuse Party of Diverting Public Funds |
Scandal in Spain reveals Vox corruption, with implications for far-right foreign policy aligned with Trump. |
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26 |
CNN Español |
UK, Canada, Australia Recognize Palestine |
Progress on Palestinian rights pressures the U.S. and Israel amid Middle East tensions. |
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27 |
El Financiero |
Trump: Force Against Allies Like India |
Analysis of Trump’s foreign policy toward India, forming new blocs in a world of growing rivalries. |
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28 |
ABC |
Morocco Committed Genocide in Sahara with Napalm, White Phosphorus |
Historical revelations about Moroccan crimes impact Spain’s foreign policy under Sánchez. |
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29 |
BBC Brasil |
Why Is the UN in New York? Post-WWII Geopolitics |
Explains U.S. privileges in the UN, reflecting the geography of power and unique rules on international territory. |
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30 |
Infobae |
From South China Sea to South Atlantic: Return of Naval Power |
Analysis of naval power’s role in global geopolitics, from Asian tensions to the Global South, with implications for Argentina. |
