Foreign Policy

Indonesia's central bank has reduced its interventions in the foreign exchange spot market, according to the governor. The move signals the bank's assessment that pressure on the rupiah has eased enough to allow a lighter presence in currency trading. It follows a period in which emerging market central banks, including Bank Indonesia, were actively defending their currencies against dollar strength and capital outflows.

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is set to tell Labour's conference that critics of the party's approach to Gaza 'were right', in an admission that Labour was wrong on the issue. He will frame the message around change, saying the party is 'not here to accept the status quo but to change it'. The remarks mark a notable shift from a senior minister on one of the most contested foreign policy questions in British politics.

Swiss voters have overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to reinterpret the country's long-standing neutrality in a stricter, more isolationist way. Final government results showed more than 70% voted against the initiative, with a majority against in all 26 cantons. The plan was championed by the right-wing Swiss People's Party, and the decisive result is being read as a firm endorsement of Switzerland's current neutral stance.

Reporter Ken Klippenstein reports that federal authorities have been scrutinizing critics of artificial intelligence policy under foreign agent frameworks, suggesting some AI skeptics are being viewed as potential conduits for foreign influence. The report has drawn attention on tech forums, where readers are debating whether legitimate criticism of AI is being conflated with foreign lobbying and what that means for free speech and policy debate.

President Trump delivered an address to world leaders gathered at the United Nations summit, laying out his administration's positions before the international audience. The speech drew broad attention as audiences followed his remarks to the UN General Assembly and reacted to the policy messages he directed at global counterparts.

UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has called for a reset in Britain's Israel policy, saying critics of the war in Gaza 'were right'. His comments signal a sharper stance within the Labour government on the conflict, amid ongoing debate over ceasefire positions, aid access and the UK's diplomatic relationship with Israel.

Commentary from the Middle East Institute argues that the ongoing war has strained the Gulf states' relations with Washington. Analysts point to fraying trust between Gulf capitals and the US administration, with long-standing security and political partnerships under renewed pressure. The item highlights growing debate over whether Gulf countries may recalibrate their foreign policy alignments as a result.

Israel says it intends to close the consulate on 8 October in response to the sweeping ban on trade with goods from Israeli settlements announced this month by foreign secretary Ed Miliband. The move escalates a diplomatic standoff between Israel and the UK over settlement trade, drawing attention from observers tracking diplomacy around Gaza and the West Bank.

Axios examines the economic consequences of the large increase in immigration during Joe Biden's presidency. The piece weighs how the influx of foreign-born workers affected the labour market, growth and inflation, and how that record may shape debates over immigration policy going forward. Commentary is likely to split between those crediting new arrivals with sustaining job growth and those blaming pressure on wages, housing and public services.

A Minister of State at the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs delivered an address during the general debate of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York. The speech forms part of the annual gathering where member states set out their positions on international peace, security and cooperation. Further details of the remarks were not provided.

El Salvador's Minister for Foreign Affairs took the floor at the United Nations in New York, delivering an address to the 81st Session of the General Assembly's general debate. The speech forms part of the annual gathering where member states outline their foreign policy priorities and positions on international issues. Further details of the minister's remarks were not immediately available.

Malawi's Minister for Foreign Affairs took the floor at the United Nations in New York during the general debate of the 81st session of the General Assembly. The address forms part of the annual gathering where UN member states outline their foreign policy priorities and positions on global issues. Further details of the minister's remarks were not immediately available.

The Middle East Institute warns that unforced diplomatic errors in US regional foreign policy are risking an acceleration of American retrenchment from key regions. The analysis argues that avoidable missteps, rather than strategic choices alone, are eroding US credibility and pushing Washington toward a reduced international footprint, with consequences for allies and regional security dynamics.

Turkmenistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations addressed the 81st session of the UN General Assembly during its general debate in New York. The remarks came as part of the annual gathering where member states set out their foreign policy priorities before the world body. Turkmenistan, a neutral country in Central Asia, typically uses the podium to stress neutrality, regional cooperation and energy diplomacy.