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Nepal

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Nepal's Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal, who is currently on a four-day trip to China, said he discussed boosting cooperation in trade, agriculture, health, tourism, and science and technology research with Chinese officials, Reuters reported June 16.

Nepal: Foreign Minister Visits China Days After Visiting India

United States

Iran

Energy

Military & Security

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said a new round of negotiations with the United States focused on Iran's nuclear program will likely begin on June 19 after the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding enters into effect, Al Jazeera reported on June 16. 

U.S., Iran: U.S. and Iran Likely To Restart Negotiations on Nuclear Program on June 19

U.S.-Iran Relations

Myanmar

Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing during the latter's state visit to China, where the two leaders signed 18 cooperation agreements, Xinhua reported June 16.

China, Myanmar: Beijing Gives Myanmar's New Government a Legitimacy Boost

France

Slovakia

India

Environment, Science & Technology

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico on June 14 and 15, respectively, The Hindu reported the same day.

India: Modi Meets With France's Macron and Slovakia's Fico Amid G7 Summit

Hong Kong SAR, China

Hong Kong Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Janice Tse announced on June 15 that the Hong Kong government plans to issue its first five-year plan (FYP) for economic development in the third quarter of 2026, in line with Beijing's national 15th Five-Year Plan for 2026-30.

Hong Kong: Five-Year Economic Plan To Mimic China-Style Mixed Economy

Peru

Leftist Peruvian presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez's Together for Peru party has contested ballots from more than 1,600 polling stations and called on right-wing contender Keiko Fujimori to jointly call for a total vote recount of the June 7 runoff election, Reuters reported on June 14.

Peru: Sanchez Contests Votes as Preliminary Count Indicates Fujimori Victory

Cyber

Anthropic suspended access to its two most powerful AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, for all customers on June 12 after the Department of Commerce imposed export controls requiring Anthropic to block access for foreign nationals, including its own foreign employees.

U.S.: Anthropic Export Controls Chill U.S. AI Industry

Switzerland

Swiss voters rejected a constitutional referendum that would have capped the country's permanent resident population at under 10 million through 2050, the Swiss Federal Council announced on June 15.

Switzerland: Voters Reject Population Cap Referendum

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Algeria

The Council of the National Assembly, Algeria's primary legislative body, is seen in Algiers.

Upcoming elections are unlikely to change the pro-president composition of Algeria's lower house, making significant policy change or reforms unlikely.

Algeria's Parliamentary Elections Will Yield Policy Continuity

Snapshots

An Iranian woman walks past a mural depicting Iran and the United States at the negotiation table, painted on the outer walls of the former U.S. embassy in Tehran, on Feb. 6, 2026.

While the deal will reduce the immediate threat of renewed conflict, shipping through Hormuz will likely resume only gradually amid the risk that talks stall, flare-ups resume and vessels face renewed harassment.

U.S.-Iran Deal Pauses Conflict, but the Path to Peace Remains Fraught

United Kingdom

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a meeting with leaders of the G7 Engagement Groups ahead of the upcoming G7 summit at the Elysee Palace in Paris on June 10, 2026. 

A look at what the coming week will bring -- and a list of recommended RANE articles from the week that was.

The Weekly Rundown: U.S.-Iran Talks Continue, France Hosts G7 Summit

A digital illustration of Europe.

The EU's push to reduce its reliance on foreign technology suppliers risks angering both China and the U.S., while execution will be hindered by domestic industrial constraints and internal political divisions.

Key Takeaways From the EU's Tech Sovereignty Package

Turkey

The ousted chair of Turkey's opposition Republican People’s Party, Ozgur Ozel, addresses lawmakers during his party's group meeting in the Turkish parliament on June 2, 2026, in Ankara, Turkey. 

Turkey's main opposition party will struggle to gain traction amid legal battle and deepening internal divisions, freeing up the ruling party to consider returning to more unorthodox economic policies ahead of the 2028 election.

Turkey's Opposition Struggles To Stay United in the Face of Legal Strife

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Israel

A 3D satellite-style visualization of the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf.

As the Iran war drags on, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly likely to remain closed for an extended period.

Will the Strait of Hormuz Remain Closed Until 2027?

Brazil

A passerby walks past the Banco Master building in Sao Paulo on Jan. 22, 2026, after Brazil's central bank ordered its shutdown due to a major liquidity crunch and "serious violations" of financial regulations.

Brazil faces severe institutional friction and heightened market volatility as a widening investigation into massive financial fraud threatens to ensnare prominent politicians, justices and businesspeople.

Deepening Corruption Scandal Could Upend Brazilian Presidential Race

Ukraine

A Ukrainian flag flies in Riga, Latvia, on May 18, 2026.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Even a sustainable peace settlement would leave Kyiv grappling with a $600 billion reconstruction bill, demanding high levels of foreign direct investment and stringent governance reforms.

Ukraine's Defense Will Continue To Strain Government Finances

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Uganda

Red Cross volunteers wearing personal protective equipment lower the body of an Ebola victim into a casket at a health center in Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo, on June 8, 2026.

The escalating outbreak will likely persist for several more months, likely disrupting regional supply chains, mining investments in Congo and potentially Uganda's start of oil production.

Ebola Makes Deadly Comeback in Congo

North Korea

Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) gestures to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un before a military parade in Beijing's Tiananmen Square on Sept. 3, 2025. 

North Korea's growing relations with Russia and potential reengagement with the U.S. appear to be driving China to pursue a rapprochement after years of diplomatic inaction.

Xi-Kim Summit Signals a Thaw in Long-Frozen Ties Between China and North Korea

Australia

Fiji

Japan

(From left to right) Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio hold a joint press conference after their Quad meeting in New Delhi on May 26, 2026.

The meeting proved the grouping is still functional, but it faces strong constraints in turning ambitious coordination frameworks into functional maritime, infrastructure, critical minerals and energy initiatives that blunt Chinese regional influence.

Takeaways From Quad Summit: New Initiatives, Enduring Constraints and Future Uncertainty

Bahrain

Kuwait

Oman

Saudi Arabia

United Arab Emirates

Guests stand outside a model carriage of the "Dream of the Desert" ultra-luxury train on display during the Future Investment Initiative conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Oct. 28, 2025.

Efforts to create new export routes via railways and pipelines will be hampered by regional mistrust, uncertain commercial viability and long construction timelines, ultimately keeping Gulf states reliant on the Strait of Hormuz.

All Roads Lead to Hormuz: The Limits of Gulf Infrastructure Diversification

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Nepal: Foreign Minister Visits China Days After Visiting India

U.S., Iran: U.S. and Iran Likely To Restart Negotiations on Nuclear Program on June 19

China, Myanmar: Beijing Gives Myanmar's New Government a Legitimacy Boost

India: Modi Meets With France's Macron and Slovakia's Fico Amid G7 Summit

Hong Kong: Five-Year Economic Plan To Mimic China-Style Mixed Economy

Peru: Sanchez Contests Votes as Preliminary Count Indicates Fujimori Victory

U.S.: Anthropic Export Controls Chill U.S. AI Industry

Switzerland: Voters Reject Population Cap Referendum

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