It had been since 2015 that the Chinese president had last made a state visit to the United States. The greeting on the tarmac is a gesture not usually made by an American president, who, by convention, welcomes the guest directly at the White House

During his international mission to New York, the Foreign Secretary strikes a ‘pact’ with political forces from both the majority and the opposition to back the former Minister of Agriculture’s candidacy as the new head of the United Nations. Meanwhile, his chances are looking increasingly likely: the latest endorsement comes from India.

The UN Secretary-General has overlooked the Houthis, omitted Iran, downplayed Hamas and demonised Israel because the UN’s algorithm, when dealing with global conflicts, works best if it chooses not to challenge extremist ideologies. There could not have been a better farewell

False accusations, silence and left-wing protests. From universities to European political parties, the defence of Israel clashes with those who wish to boycott it