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Last update: 10 hours agoDiplomacy in Overdrive: Beijing is set to host Putin on May 19–20, just after Trump’s China trip, underscoring how rare back-to-back US-Russia visits are turning China into the world’s diplomatic hub. Ebola Escalation: WHO has declared the DRC–Uganda Ebola outbreak a “public health emergency of international concern,” citing rising suspected deaths and no approved Bundibugyo-specific vaccine, with cross-border spread a key worry. Finance Modernization: Guyana announced real-time payments via its FASTA system (June 2) and integration with India’s UPI, plus new international bank licenses—aimed at cutting cash reliance and speeding transfers. Climate & Governance Pressure: The EU welcomed Yemen’s UN-brokered prisoner exchange of 1,600+ detainees, while UK climate rules are tightening and many organisations are still unprepared for new disclosure expectations. Security & Logistics: A ship carrying 20,000 tonnes of LPG reached Kandla after crossing the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing disruption fears.
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