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Trump Leaves G7 Early amid Middle East Crisis

U.S. President Donald Trump cut short his participation in the G7 summit held in Canada, departing a day earlier due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, according to a White House announcement on Monday. French President Emmanuel Macron revealed that Trump had proposed a ceasefire initiative......

India’s stand apart from SCO on Israel-Iran conflict

India has chosen not to endorse the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) condemnation of Israel’s ongoing military strikes against Iran, revealing a possible division within the influential Eurasian alliance concerning the escalating conflict. Global leaders have urged calm amid Israel’s......

India optimistic about trade deal with US as tariff deadline looms

India is optimistic about finalizing a trade agreement with the United States before the 9 July deadline for the suspension of reciprocal tariffs, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has stated. The announcement comes amid high-stakes negotiations aimed at resolving trade tensions between the two nations. Progress......

Morocco and Pakistan near strategic military cooperation agreement

Morocco and Pakistan are reportedly close to finalizing a new military cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening their strategic partnership in defense and security, according to military sources cited by an Arabic defense media outlet. This upcoming deal will include the integration of Pakistani......

Trump moves to restrict Chinese student visas amid political tensions

The Trump administration has announced a new aggressive policy targeting Chinese students in the United States, marking a significant escalation in its ongoing campaign against international influence in American higher education. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that visas of Chinese nationals......

Pakistan strengthens China ties amid India ceasefire and US involvement

Pakistan recently faced a challenging period marked by Indian missile and drone strikes targeting its military bases and urban areas. To counter these attacks, Pakistan deployed a diverse mix of defense resources, including Chinese missile systems, air defenses, fighter jets from China and the United......

South Africa faces diplomatic setback in UN Security Council reform efforts

In the midst of an escalating global debate surrounding the reform of the United Nations Security Council, South Africa has encountered a significant diplomatic setback within the BRICS bloc. This follows its failure to garner support from fellow African nations for a permanent seat in a potentially......

Young Kashmiris removing political tattoos amid rising fear

In Srinagar, the largest city in Indian-administered Kashmir, Sameer Wani watches as the tattoo on his arm fades under laser treatment. The word "Azadi" (freedom), once a proud symbol of resistance against Indian rule, is now a reminder of risks he no longer wants to bear. At 28, Sameer recalls......

Ramaphosa’s US Visit Aims to Mend Strained Ties with Trump

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to embark on a state visit to the United States starting Monday, in what his administration calls an effort to "reset" deteriorating ties with Washington now seen by many analysts as their weakest in decades. The visit follows a controversial......

Pope Leo XIV commits to global peace efforts

Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Catholic Church, made a firm commitment on May 14 to dedicate himself to peace efforts globally. He expressed the Vatican’s willingness to serve as a mediator in international conflicts, emphasizing that war is "never inevitable." Having been......

Trump Offers Mediation in Kashmir Conflict as India and Pakistan Observe Ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed his willingness to mediate between India and Pakistan over the long-standing dispute in Kashmir, just days after his administration played a role in facilitating a ceasefire between the two nuclear-armed nations. In a message posted on his Truth Social platform,......

Fragile truce: Will the India-Pakistan ceasefire last?

Mukeet Shah had spent days anxiously scrolling through his phone, following every update about the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan. A call from his mother, Tanveera Bano, worsened his anxiety. She pleaded with him to come home, saying, “Why be apart when we can at least die together?”......

Strengthening ties: India and Morocco forge a path of mutual growth

As India emerges as a pivotal player in global dynamics, its partnership with Morocco exemplifies a steadfast alliance rooted in pragmatism and mutual respect. This collaboration not only reflects shared interests but also a vision for a more interconnected and equitable world. The relationship between......

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