EU at Odds Over Gaza
EU foreign ministers in Denmark weighed suspending funding to Israeli start-ups, but the plan lacked majority backing, highlighting the bloc’s struggle for
German minister forced into shelter in Israel
Reem Alabali-Radovan currently on a visit to Israel and the wider region, was caught in the latest escalation as sirens sounded across
European Leaders Join Zelensky
The White House meeting comes after a tense encounter in February when Trump berated Zelensky in front of US Vice-President J.D. Vance,
China, Pakistan Men Join Russia in War: Zelensky
Ukrainian President said soldiers reported “mercenaries” from China, Pakistan, Central Asia, and Africa fighting in the war, and vowed to respond….reports Asian
Vatican Alarm on Mideast War
Pope Leo XIV appealed for “responsibility and reason and commitment to build a safer world, free from nuclear threats.” Pope Leo XIV
Kyiv Awaits Russian Retaliation
A Western diplomatic source confirmed Russia’s response had begun but warned it would likely intensify…reports Asian Lite News The United States believes
Russia, Ukraine Resume Talks
The upcoming talks follow a significant hiatus in diplomatic engagement between the two nations, which have been locked in a brutal conflict
AU marks Africa Day 2025 with a call for justice, unity
This year’s theme, “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations,” honours the memory of those who suffered under slavery
‘EU, US trade talks require respect not threats’
Trump has proposed a 50 per cent tariff on all goods from the EU, expressing frustration with the slow pace of trade
EU lifts all economic sanctions on Syria
The European Union agreed to lift all remaining economic sanctions on Syria, hoping the relief will ease access to financial funds and