Japan Cancels U.S. Talks
The cancellation also coincides with Japan’s upcoming upper house elections on July 20, which are expected to test Ishiba’s fragile minority coalition
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
Gaza truce deal hits new snag
US says Hamas’ reply to the ceasefire plan was “totally unacceptable” and accused the Palestinian group of dragging the negotiations backward. The
Lavrov Signals Potential to Rebuild Russia-US Ties Amid Ukraine Conflict
Lavrov also revealed that Russia and the US are engaged in discussions aimed at normalising diplomatic relations, including the possibility of joint
China Says US Tariff Hikes Violate WTO Rules
China is among the hardest-hit, facing a 34 per cent levy—part of what Washington describes as reciprocal measures aimed at rebalancing trade
US revokes legal status for 500,000 immigrants
The order affects around 532,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans who came to the US under a scheme launched in October 2022
US condemns Jaffar Express attack, vows support
Lt Gen Sharif Chaudhry, Pakistan’s military spokesperson, confirmed the completion of the operation, stating that all 33 militants involved had been killed
UAE, Saudi decline to take calls from White House on oil prices
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the UAE’s Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan both declined US requests to speak to
Govts urge citizens to leave Ukraine amid fears of invasion
Canada is closing its embassy in Kyiv temporarily, moving diplomatic operations to Lviv, as is Australia…reports Asian Lite News Fearing an invasion
US to assist UAE to stem Houthi drones
US to help UAE improve air defence system, stop drones before launching: CENTCOM Commander …. Writes Binsal Abdulkader, WAM The UAE’s air