Peace negotiations
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Egypt to participate in the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit, a high-level meeting co-chaired by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and US President Donald Trump. The summit aims to end the humanitarian and security crisis in Gaza, a besieged territory. Shehbaz
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Concerns are growing about the government's handling of the China espionage case after charges against two individuals were dropped last month, with some suggesting that officials or ministers may have influenced the decision to withdraw the case due to fears that Beijing could withdraw investment in the UK.
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The British government has faced criticism over the collapse of a prosecution against two alleged Chinese spies, with concerns raised about the reliability of the UK's national security. Jonathan Powell, the Prime Minister's national security adviser, has denied any involvement in the decision to drop the
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French President Emmanuel Macron has ruled out resignation despite mounting pressure from opposition parties and a deepening political crisis in the country. Speaking from Egypt, where he was attending a Gaza ceasefire summit, Macron reiterated his commitment to serve until 2027 and insisted that he will not step down early.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and former premier Nawaz Sharif at Jati Umra on Sunday, discussing key party and governance matters. The meeting, which took place amidst a politically tense environment, involved Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam
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Government leaders in Vietnam have made a concerted effort to reach out to those affected by floods, with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visiting and directing response efforts in several provinces. The leaders' presence on the ground has helped to reassure people that they are not alone in the
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United States President Donald Trump, along with leaders from Egypt, Turkiye, and Qatar, signed a historic ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. The milestone was marked by a ceremony, where Trump praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir for their efforts in achieving
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The collapse of a case against two men accused of spying for Beijing has left the British intelligence community and government officials puzzled, with former MI6 chief Sir John Sawers expressing confusion over the prosecution being dropped. The case, which involved former parliamentary researcher Christopher Cash and teacher Christopher Berry,
Political parties
As Japan celebrates its 70th anniversary of the Liberal Democratic Party's (LDP) rule, a historic milestone has been achieved with the election of Sanae Takaichi as leader, setting her on course to become the country's first female prime minister. Takaichi's victory marks a defining
Carney, Mark
As the 2024 U.S. election drew near, a Florida Uber driver shared a personal anecdote with me about Donald Trump's business practices, stating that his father had been a contractor at Mar-a-Lago who was never paid. This anecdote highlights the theme of zero-sum thinking that has characterized
Carney, Mark
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney walked a tightrope during his visit to Washington, attempting to ease tensions with President Donald Trump over trade tariffs and territorial aspirations. Carney's efforts appeared to yield some progress, but the visit remained ambiguous, with Trump refusing to explain his intentions. The visit
Hostages
Hamas officials, led by Khalil Al-Hayya, the group's exiled Gaza chief, arrived in Egypt on Sunday for talks with Israeli and US-led negotiators. The negotiations aim to halt fighting and free hostages in Gaza as part of a 20-point plan promoted by US President Donald Trump. Israeli negotiators,
