Western nations condemn treatment of prisoners in Russia
These instances underscore the systematic suppression of independent voices by Russian authorities, prompting urgent calls for the immediate and unconditional release of
Cameron urges G7 to step up support for Ukraine
The G7 has collectively sanctioned close to $300 billion of Russian assets. Without sanctions, it is estimated that Russia would have over
EU to slap new sanctions on Iran
The European Union agreed to take further restrictive measures against Iran, notably in relation to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and missiles…reports Asian
EU Rattles Iran
EU leaders appealed for calm as Israel weighed a response to the drone and missile attack from Iran on Saturday….reports Asian Lite
European Leaders Engage in Urgent Diplomacy in Israel
The British Foreign Secretary said it was more important to concentrate on freeing the Israeli hostages, getting aid supplies…reports Asian Lite News
Slovenia, Spain back recognition of State of Palestine
Spain, long a champion of Palestinian rights, last month agreed with the leaders of Ireland, Malta and Slovenia to take the first
UK govt criminalises creation of ‘deepfake’ images
The government has also re-classified violence against women and girls as a national threat…reports Asian Lite News Despicable people who create sexually
China Fuels Russian Defence Industry Expansion
There is now a concerted message from US government officials alleging that China is largely responsible for the build-up in Russia’s defence
France hosts Sudan conference a year into ‘forgotten’ war
The conference, co-hosted by Germany and the European Union, was to include a ministerial meeting on political matters as well as a
‘Germany to send new Patriot air defense system to Kyiv’
Zelenskyy, in a separate message on X, thanked Scholz for “the decision to deliver an additional Patriot air-defense system to Ukraine, as