Pakistan's Chief Minister has announced talks with international organizations to provide health and education cards to Afghans, amid increased terrorist incidents in the region. The move comes after two delegations will be dispatched to Kabul to discuss creating a conducive environment for talks and handling diplomatic matters. Pakistan has long blamed Afghan-based outlawed groups like the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) for attacks on its territory. A UN report confirms a nexus between Kabul and TTP, with Afghanistan providing logistical support. The proposal for direct talks was initially met with opposition from the federal government, but is backed by PTI founder Imran Khan.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1288077-kp-cm-afghan-diplomat-agree-on-efforts-to-reopen-torkham-borderFrench President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen expressed solidarity with Ukrainian President Zelensky. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch called for 'respectable diplomacy', while SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn suggested revoking a proposed second state visit to US President Trump. In an Oval Office meeting, Mr Trump clashed with Zelensky, warning the US would face consequences if it didn't continue supporting Ukraine, prompting Zelensky's threat that the US would feel its impact in the future.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14448991/Keir-Starmer-expresses-unwavering-support-Ukraine-Zelensky-Trumps-fiery-Oval-Office-feud-threatens-peace-deal-Russia.htmlUkraine received support from Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who pledged one billion euros in aid during a visit to Kyiv. This comes as tensions rise between Ukraine and Russia, with former US President Donald Trump making comments about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him a "cocaine clown". Russian Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev responded, saying Trump told the truth for the first time to Zelensky's face. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer echoed support for Ukraine, while Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmygal stated that peace without guarantees is not possible. US Senate Democrats accused Donald Trump and his Vice President JD Vance of siding with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Other countries like Canada, Denmark, and Sweden have also expressed their support for Ukraine, describing it as a fight for freedom and unity.
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/russia-is-aggressor-how-world-reacted-to-fiery-donald-trump-volodymyr-zelensky-exchange-ukraine-russia-war-ukraine-us-7820532#pfrom=home-ndtv_topscrollTürkiye has requested the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to confirm Israel's legal responsibilities and protect UN operations in occupied Palestinian territories. The request is based on claims that Israel's actions against the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) contradict the UN Charter, international humanitarian law, and human rights law. Specifically, Türkiye has criticized Israel for failing to implement resolutions 181 and 194 of the UN General Assembly, which are seen as crucial for achieving a two-state solution and ensuring the rights of Palestinian refugees.
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkiye-submits-filing-to-icj-over-israels-international-law-violations-206385US President Trump has alarmed European allies with his stance on NATO and Ukraine, prompting concerns about the US commitment to its allies. Trump berated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office, while Russian officials and some of his allies expressed glee. US Senator Bernie Sanders described the close relations between the Trump administration and Russia as an "existential threat" to democracy. The Trump administration has also been accused of politicizing federal law enforcement, with some Republicans calling for impeaching judges who rule against them. Additionally, Trump's appointees have targeted media outlets and independent agencies, raising concerns about the erosion of democratic institutions.
https://stltoday.com/news/nation-world/article_23fb93ea-f69d-11ef-a6dd-2f7645136025.htmlUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky received support from European leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, and EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen. However, his relationship with US President Donald Trump appears strained after a meeting at the White House ended in controversy. Trump's comments were met with criticism, with Zelensky later thanking dozens of allies on social media for their support. A recent Russian attack on Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, injured one child and damaged several buildings, including a medical facility. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Medvedev mocked European leaders, saying Russia has nothing to fear from them and that Putin is now the leader of the free world.
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