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The international community continues to work towards easing the suffering in Gaza, with the UK joining efforts to airdrop aid into the territory. However, critics warn that airdrops are a distraction and cannot properly address deepening starvation in the strip. David Lammy, the UK's Foreign Secretary, has called
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Pakistan's foreign minister Ishaq Dar recently expressed appreciation for US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio's role in de-escalating tensions between Pakistan and India by facilitating a ceasefire. This statement comes after Donald Trump repeatedly claimed that he brokered a ceasefire between the
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China's Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu reaffirmed the country's commitment to the United Nations playing a primary role in global artificial intelligence (AI) governance during a meeting with UN Under-Secretary-General Gill in Shanghai on July 26, 2025. The meeting took place ahead of the 2025 World
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China's President Xi Jinping launched the Global AI Governance Initiative in 2023, outlining a framework for international AI governance. The initiative aims to promote a "community with a shared future for mankind" and encourages countries to adhere to principles such as people-centeredness, AI for good, fairness,
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Foreign Secretary David Lammy is reportedly privately lobbying for the UK to join France in recognizing a Palestinian state, in response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The move comes despite reservations from Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, who is concerned about recognizing Palestine at the wrong time and believes
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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein have jointly condemned Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza, calling for an immediate cessation of the indiscriminate airstrikes and siege that have ravaged the civilian population. The joint statement, made during a phone conversation, highlighted the Organization
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Washington and Islamabad plan to deepen their collaborations in counter-terrorism and the critical minerals sector, following a meeting between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. The two nations expressed their commitment to preserving regional stability and discussed the upcoming U.S.-Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has praised Pakistan's continued role in mediating with Iran and promoting regional peace, highlighting its importance in reducing tensions across the region. The US Secretary made these remarks during a meeting with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq
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In a bid to enhance their strategic partnership in the face of American tariffs and Pentagon review, Australia and the UK will sign a historic 50-year treaty to cement their Aukus submarine pact. While the US is not a party to the new treaty, which will be signed on Saturday,
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Pakistan's foreign policy remains steadfast in its commitment to peaceful diplomacy, regional stability, and multilateralism, according to Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan. The country's recent diplomatic endeavors, led by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, have underscored Pakistan's dedication
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In a bid to revive stalled talks on Iran's nuclear activities, European diplomats met with the country's deputy foreign minister in Istanbul on Friday. Britain, France, and Germany urged Iran to meet again with the United States on its nuclear program and make a concrete step
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As the situation in Israel-Palestine continues to deteriorate, Labour MP Emily Thornberry is urging the UK government to follow France's lead and recognise a state of Palestine. The Labour Party has long taken the position that the two-state solution is the only acceptable settlement, yet the UK has
