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United Nations welcomes Russia-Ukraine ceasefire and calls for lasting peace

The United Nations has welcomed the recently announced three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, while urging both sides to work toward a comprehensive and lasting peace agreement. In a statement released through his spokesperson, Antonio Guterres praised the temporary truce and expressed support......

Japan supports Moroccan autonomy plan for the Sahara and signals diplomatic and economic action

Japan has expressed strong support for the autonomy plan proposed by Morocco regarding the Sahara region, describing it as a realistic and practical solution under Moroccan sovereignty. The position was confirmed during recent diplomatic discussions marking the 70th anniversary of relations between the......

Vatican’s careful language on Pope-Rubio meeting signals strained relations with Trump administration

The Vatican’s unusually cautious wording following a meeting between Marco Rubio and Pope Leo XIV has been interpreted by analysts as a sign of underlying diplomatic tensions between the Holy See and the United States. The encounter, held at the Vatican, marked one of the most closely watched......

Marco Rubio meets Giorgia Meloni amid tensions between Rome and Washington

Marco Rubio met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome amid growing diplomatic tensions between Italy and the United States over security issues and the conflict in the Middle East. The meeting took place following recent criticism directed at the Italian leader by former U.S. President Donald......

South Korea investigates ship fire in Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions

South Korean authorities have launched an investigation into an explosion and fire aboard the cargo vessel HMM Namu after the incident occurred near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route in the Middle East. The vessel, operated by HMM Co. Ltd., was later towed safely......

Paraguay reaffirms support for Taiwan as China urges it to cut ties

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña has reaffirmed his country’s strong diplomatic ties with Taiwan, emphasizing shared values of democracy, freedom, and institutional trust during an official visit to Taipei. Paraguay is one of only 12 countries worldwide that maintain formal diplomatic......

Interpol operation leads to nearly 270 arrests in global medicine trafficking crackdown

Nearly 270 people suspected of involvement in illegal medicine trafficking have been arrested in a large-scale international operation coordinated across 90 countries, according to Interpol. The operation, known as “Pangea XVIII,” was carried out in March across all continents and resulted......

Radico Khaitan resumes Gulf exports as regional tensions ease

Indian liquor producer Radico Khaitan has resumed shipments to Gulf countries after exports were temporarily disrupted by regional geopolitical tensions earlier this year. Company officials stated that deliveries gradually restarted in late April following a slowdown that affected trade and consumer......

Global debt hits record near $353 trillion as investors diversify away from US treasuries

Global debt has reached a new record of nearly $353 trillion, highlighting ongoing financial imbalances and shifting investor behavior, according to a new report from the Institute of International Finance (IIF). The report indicates that, while global borrowing continues to rise, investors are gradually......