Category: World

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Monday as the two sides sought to advance trade talks and cool tensions over Washington’s punitive tariffs. Few details were released, but the meeting marked the highest-level contact since the United States sanctioned Russian oil companies last week, a key source of India’s crude supplies. Jaishankar posted a photo on social media of the pair shaking hands, saying he “appreciated the discussion on our bilateral ties as well as regional and global issues.” The meeting took…

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By Muhammad Sohail Minister of Foreign Affairs Jan Lipavský paid a working trip to the United States of America from October 22 to 25, 2025. In Washington, DC, he took over the new building of the Embassy of the Czech Republic on the prestigious Massachusetts Avenue and discussed with partners the strengthening of bilateral relations, security cooperation, and the visibility of the Czech Republic in the USA. “After 56 years, we are moving back to the center of events – closer to the White House, Congress, and American partners. It…

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By Tahir Masood (Rafa’el), Foreign Correspondent, Ireland Pakistan has entered a defining phase in its political and security history—one that signals a clear shift from tolerance of internal discord to decisive state consolidation. In recent weeks, Islamabad has embarked on a comprehensive campaign to restore order, eliminate militancy, and reaffirm federal authority, marking a return to what many are calling the “hard state doctrine.” Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), once a hub of political defiance and populist confrontation, now finds itself aligning more closely with Islamabad’s authority. Chief Minister Sohail Afridi—earlier regarded…

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By Muhammad Sohail Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský attended the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg on Monday, October 20, 2025. He discussed with his European counterparts the ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, and EU relations with the Indo-Pacific. The talks were followed by the EU’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the Black Sea and Central Asian countries. The first item on Ukraine was attended by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha. The ministers discussed further military assistance to Ukraine, the use of frozen…

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By Muhammad Sohail Minister of Foreign Affairs Jan Lipavský will attend the EU Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) meeting in Luxembourg on Monday, 20 October 2025. The agenda will include the ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine, EU relations with Indo-Pacific countries, and the current developments in the Middle East. The discussion on Russia’s continued aggression against Ukraine will begin with remarks by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha, who will join the EU foreign ministers in person. This will be followed by a debate on further military support for Ukraine and the…

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By Shakeel Ahmed The Conference of the Parties (COP) is the largest global United Nations event for discussions and negotiations on climate change. The meeting is held annually, with the presidency rotating among the five UN-recognized regions. The 30th Conference of the Parties In 2025, will be host by the Government of Brazil will take place in Belém, Pará. The chosen city will provide the world with a unique platform to discuss climate solutions, firmly rooted in the heart of the Amazon. The Pre-COP takes place this Monday and Tuesday,…

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We have long been warning against travel to the Gaza Strip and other war zones. We have repeatedly emphasized that it is essential to respect these recommendations. Travellers who knowingly ignore these warnings should be aware that consular assistance may be limited, or even impossible. A Czech citizen on board the flotilla chose to ignore these recommendations. Nevertheless, in accordance with legal requirements and standard consular rules, the Ministry took all necessary steps. After verifying information about her presence, the Czech Embassy in Tel Aviv immediately contacted the Israeli authorities,…

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WASHINGTON: It was a typically theatrical moment for the man who loves to publicly boast of being the “peacemaker-in-chief.” Donald Trump’s top diplomat interrupted a televised meeting at the White House to hand the US president a note and whisper in his ear that a Gaza deal was imminent. Shortly afterwards, he announced the agreement on his Truth Social network. “BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS!” he posted. But while the climax played out in front of reporters, including AFP journalists in the room, most of Trump’s efforts had been behind the…

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WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday promised “very threatening” steps against antifa and asked right-wing media allies for help identifying backers of the movement he has asked the federal government to treat as a “terrorist organisation.” Nearly a month after the assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, Trump has threatened action against left-wing groups and donors with no demonstrated ties to the killing. The Republican president has also moved to push federal law enforcement and troops into Democrat-run cities from Chicago to Portland, Oregon, over the objections of local…

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