Russia has expressed concern over recent clashes along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border, calling on both countries to show restraint and resolve disputes through diplomatic channels. In a statement issued by Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, Moscow said it was “following with concern” the reports of renewed violence along the border on October 10–11, noting that…
Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80, family sources have told the BBC. Odinga died on Wednesday while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in India. Indian police told the AFP news agency that he was walking with family members and a personal doctor “when he suddenly collapsed”. He…
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has conferred the country’s highest national honor, the Order of the Nile, on U.S. President Donald Trump in recognition of his “efforts to promote peace and resolve conflicts,” particularly his role in securing a ceasefire in Gaza. According to a statement released by the Egyptian presidency, the award—established in 1915…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced on Tuesday that it has reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), paving the way for the disbursement of a $1.2 billion tranche upon approval from the IMF’s Executive Board. In a statement, the IMF said the agreement follows constructive discussions with Pakistani authorities…
U.S. President Donald Trump has accused China of intentionally stopping the purchase of American soybeans, calling the move an “act of economic hostility.” In a statement on Tuesday, President Trump said the decision had caused significant hardship for American farmers and warned that Washington was considering ending several trade arrangements with Beijing, including those involving…
U.S. President Donald Trump declared on Tuesday that the Palestinian resistance group Hamas “must disarm,” warning that if it fails to do so, the United States “will make it happen,” an operation he said could be violent. The statement was made during remarks in Washington as part of the administration’s ongoing engagement with the Gaza…
China Customs Customs officers recently seized a batch of maps bound for export, which they described as “problematic” Chinese customs officers in eastern Shandong province have seized 60,000 maps that “mislabelled” the self-governed island of Taiwan, which Beijing claims as part of its territory. The maps, authorities said, also “omitted important islands” in the South…
The Trump administration is looking for alternative ways to ensure federal law enforcement officers are paid as the government shutdown enters its third week. With Democrats and Republicans locked in a stalemate over the shutdown, officials in government are exploring alternative ways of paying for some key programmes, including a food programme for women and…
Laura Gozzi and Paul KirbyEurope digital editor Bloomberg via Getty Images Sébastien Lecornu announced the planned suspension two days before his new government faced votes of confidence French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has told parliament he backs suspending controversial 2023 pension reforms, in the face of crucial votes of no-confidence later this week. The changes,…
Tom BatemanState department correspondent travelling on Air Force One Watch: “I’m talking about rebuilding Gaza”, Trump tells the BBC’s Tom Bateman US President Donald Trump’s day-long trip to the Middle East came as the Gaza deal was clinched: an agreement coming into force amounting to one of the most critical moments yet after two years…
