Pakistan’s Mediation Faces Limits Amid Iran-US Tensions
Pakistan is struggling to maintain diplomatic channels between the United States and Iran amid rising tensions, according to Al Jazeera.
Diplomacy & Trade
Belgian Ex-Diplomat Dies Before Standing Trial Over 1961 Murder of Congolese Leader
A 93-year-old Belgian former diplomat, Étienne Davignon, who was ordered to stand trial for alleged involvement in the 1961 murder of Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba, has died before he could face charges.
Trump China Visit Live: Global Tensions and Diplomacy
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that the U.S. Navy would withdraw from the Strait of Hormuz, signaling instability in the ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions, according to Kurier.
Trump-Xi Summit Sparks Oil Price Hike Amid Ongoing Iran Tensions
Oil prices rose after U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the Strait of Hormuz, according to CNBC and TMGM reports.
Xi-Trump Summit Fails to Yield Iran War Breakthrough
The Trump-Xi summit in Beijing failed to yield a breakthrough on ending the war with Iran, according to Al Jazeera. The conflict has now entered its 77th day.
Trump and Xi Shift to Business-First Relationship After Beijing Summit
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have shifted to a business-first relationship following their summit in Beijing, according to reports. The two leaders agreed to redefine the U.S.-China relationship as one of 'strategic stability,' as outlined in a readout from Xinhua.
Trump pledges to ‘open up’ China, but trade deal expectations low
U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged to 'open up' China, but experts suggest a trade deal with limited concessions is more likely than a breakthrough agreement. Former U.S. Trade Representative officials question whether Beijing will agree to measures that harm its own interests, while Trump's transactional approach could limit long-term strategic cooperation.
PIS 2026: AI and Global Sourcing Reshape Fashion Industry
The 2026 Preview in Seoul (PIS) is set to redefine the global textile and fashion business with AI-driven marketing and expanded international participation. The event, scheduled for August 19, will feature 430 companies across 730 booths, with 44% from overseas.
Could Iran war trigger a hunger crisis?
The United Nations warns that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran conflict could worsen global hunger and drive up food and fertilizer costs, according to a recent report.
UN Pleads with Equatorial Guinea to Stop Sending US Asylum Seekers Home
The United Nations has publicly urged Equatorial Guinea to halt its plans to send US deportees back to their home countries, where they risk political violence, torture, and death, according to a recent report.
UN Urges Equatorial Guinea to Halt Deportee Expulsions
Human rights experts at the United Nations have issued a rare public appeal, urging Equatorial Guinea to halt plans to return US deportees to their home countries, where they face political violence, torture and death, according to The Guardian.
Gunfire Breaks Philippine Senate During Attempted Arrest of Senator
Gunfire erupted in the Philippine Senate as authorities attempted to arrest Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who faces charges from the International Criminal Court. No one was hurt, officials said.
Bosnia’s Peace Envoy Quits, Future of Role in Question
Bosnia and Herzegovina's most influential figure, Christian Schmidt, has confirmed his resignation as international high representative. According to BBC News, this decision raises questions about the future of the position and the country's stability.
Trump Gives EU Ultimatum Deadline to Approve Trade Deal
President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 'much higher' tariffs on the European Union by 4 July if the bloc does not eliminate its levies on US goods, according to the BBC.
US Cancels Visas for Costa Rica Newspaper Board
The US state department has cancelled tourist visas for more than half of the board members of Costa Rica’s leading national newspaper, La Nación, according to The Guardian.