Category: World

G7 leaders gathered on Monday in Kananaskis, Canada, hoping to form a unified stance on the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. However, before formal talks began, US President Donald Trump reignited tensions by declaring that removing Russia from the former G8 had been a mistake. Standing beside Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Trump said the bloc was wrong to expel Russia in 2014 over the annexation of Crimea. His comments signalled early divisions among the leaders of Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the US — along…

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By Muhammad Sohail On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, the directors of the Czech Centers will meet in Prague for their annual meeting. The grant-making organization of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs presents Czech culture in 26 locations around the world on four continents. The discussion will focus on how the Czech Centers will further contribute to strengthening the Czech Republic’s public diplomacy. The meeting at the Černín Palace will be opened by the Director General of the Czech Centers, Jitka Pánek Jurková, and will be addressed by the Minister of…

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WASHINGTON: A manhunt was underway on Saturday for a gunman who shot two Democratic state lawmakers in Minnesota, killing one and her husband and wounding the other, in what the northern US state’s governor said were politically motivated attacks. The shootings came as deep political divisions have riven the United States, the same day that tens of thousands of protestors across the country took to the streets against the policies of Republican President Donald Trump. Authorities named the assailant as 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter, who was still at large and…

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WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Sunday said that United States involvement in the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict is “possible,” adding that he would be open to Russian President Vladimir Putin acting as a mediator. “It’s possible we could get involved” in the ongoing battle between the Middle East arch-foes, Trump said in an interview, according to ABC News which said the Republican president stressed that the United States is “not at this moment” involved in the military action. As for Putin being a potential mediator in the conflict, “he is ready. He…

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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has strongly condemned Israel’s strikes on Iran, calling them a violation of international law. In a phone conversation with Iran’s newly elected President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday, the crown prince said the attacks undermined Iran’s sovereignty and national security, according to the Saudi Press Agency. He warned that the Israeli military action had derailed ongoing efforts to resolve tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme and was damaging attempts to calm the situation through dialogue and diplomacy. Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has…

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India’s aviation sector is experiencing disruptions due to the closure of airspace in six countries in response to Iran’s retaliation against Israeli attacks. This disruption has affected critical international flight routes. Aviation sources report that 30 Indian flights were diverted, and many others were cancelled during the conflict. Following the Israeli strikes last night, Iran’s airspace was closed to all flights, and Iraq soon followed suit. On Friday morning, Jordan issued a notice to shut its airspace as well, but announced reopening on Saturday. Additionally, Israel has completely closed its…

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UNITED NATIONS: The United States has said that Iran would face “dire” consequences it attacked its citizens, military bases and other infrastructure in the region amid ongoing armed conflict with American ally, Israel. “Our absolute, foremost priority is the protection of US citizens, personnel, and forces in the region,” Anadoglu Agency quoted US Senior Bureau Official of the Bureau of International Organisation Affairs McCoy Pitt as saying. At least 20 senior Iranian commanders, including the head of the Revolutionary Guards, Aerospace Force Commander Amir Ali Hajizadeh, and scientists have been killed in…

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US President Donald Trump has openly been critical of Washington’s foreign policy in the past and is on record promising not to drag his country  into another “forever war”. However, Israel’s massive strikes on Iran will test that promise as never before, potentially setting up a showdown with his base as Trump decides how much support the US will offer. Trump had publicly called for Israel not to strike as he sought a negotiated solution, and his roving envoy Steve Witkoff had been scheduled to meet Iranian officials for the…

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As fears of a full-blown conflict between Israel and Iran escalate, world leaders are urging both countries to exercise restraint and prioritise diplomacy. Pakistan has issued a strong condemnation of Israel’s attacks on Iran, warning they pose a “grave danger and a serious threat” to peace, security, and regional stability. At an emergency session of the UN Security Council, Pakistan’s UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for Iran and called for urgent international action. He warned that Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities “pose a serious…

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In response to Israeli airstrikes that killed several senior military officials and nuclear scientists, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has named new commanders to key positions within the Revolutionary Guards and armed forces, vowing continuity in the country’s defence strategy. Iranian media and witnesses reported explosions, including at the country’s main uranium enrichment facility at Natanz, while Israel declared a state of emergency in anticipation of retaliatory missile and drone strikes. At least 20 senior Iranian commanders, including the head of the Revolutionary Guards, Aerospace Force Commander Amir Ali…

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