Indonesia's former president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono warned of a global leadership crisis during his keynote speech at the Tokyo Conference 2025 in Tokyo, Japan. He emphasized the need for strengthening multilateralism to address global conflicts and climate change, citing ongoing crises in Ukraine, Palestine, Congo, Sudan, and Myanmar as examples. Yudhoyono criticized the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and the World Health Organization, calling for reforms to the UN Security Council, increased peacekeeping operations, and stable funding for the UN. He stressed that collective efforts are crucial for tackling global issues, with no country able to overcome challenges unilaterally.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/347089/former-president-sby-pushes-multilateralism-at-tokyo-meetPakistan has urged Afghanistan to prevent its territory from being used by terrorist groups like the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to carry out attacks. The request comes amid increased terrorist incidents in Pakistan, with Islamabad sharing concerns with the United Nations Security Council. A report submitted to the UNSC revealed a nexus between Kabul and the TTP, providing logistical, operational, and financial support.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/593502-afghan-commander-involved-in-terrorism-killed-in-pakistanChina and Russia will strengthen their coordination in international and regional affairs, according to President Xi Jinping. During a meeting with Russian Secretary of Security Council Sergei Shoigu in Beijing, Xi expressed his commitment to enhancing cooperation between the two nations. This move is seen as a significant development in their strategic partnership, which aims to promote mutual understanding and support in global affairs.
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