US Secretary of State Antony Blinken faced criticism after defending Russian President Vladimir Putin during a speech in Agra, India, where he doubled down on US proposals to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine. His comments were met with pushback from MSNBC co-hosts Mika Brzezinski and Jonathan Lemire. The US has proposed a deal that experts say favors Russia, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio hinted the US may walk away if Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy does not agree to the terms.
https://www.rawstory.com/vance-ukraine-putin-what/China has criticized US President Donald Trump's "America First" policies at the UN, suggesting that the global community should prioritize cooperation over protectionism. China's representative at the UN, Yang Jiechi, argued that a more collaborative approach is needed to address common challenges, rather than resorting to a "law of the jungle" where stronger nations exploit weaker ones.
https://africanews.com/2025/04/24/trump-says-us-and-china-will-get-along-great/Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused Israel of committing war crimes in Lebanon, citing two airstrikes that killed dozens of civilians. The strikes, which used US-produced bombs, targeted residential areas without warning and resulted in the deaths of at least 30 people, including children. HRW's Ramzi Kaiss says Israeli forces failed to protect civilians and distinguish between military targets and non-combatants during the strikes. The organization is urging the Lebanese government to hand over the case to the International Criminal Court for investigation and prosecution.
https://www.gulftoday.ae/news/2025/04/24/hrw-accuses-israel-of-attacking-civiliansThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) is urging countries to act quickly to resolve trade disputes that threaten global economic growth. IMF Director Kristalina Georgieva warned that the uncertainty caused by US President Donald Trump's aggressive campaign of tariffs on foreign imports is delaying investments and postponing consumer spending. The IMF, which has 191 member countries, reduced its global growth forecast for this year, citing a significant increase in the risk of recession, from 25% to 40%. Georgieva warned that the economic consequences of trade conflicts will disproportionately affect poor countries, which lack the resources to mitigate the damage.
https://apnews.com/article/fmi-economia-mundo-aranceles-trump-46993b279b0012c60e36012a53890925The Indian government has informed an all-party meeting that tourists were taken to a meadow in Pahalgam without police permission before the terror attack. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed to punish those involved in the attack and its conspirators "beyond their imagination". Pakistan has reacted by shutting its airspace, trade, Wagah border post, and visa services in response to India's measures following the attack. The Jal Shakti Ministry has informed the Water Resources Ministry that the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is in abeyance due to sustained cross-border terrorism by Pakistan targeting Indian Union territory of J&K.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pahalgam-terror-attack-india-to-explore-never-considered-options-on-indus-waters-treaty/article69487916.eceIndia suspended a water-sharing treaty with Pakistan, closed its main land border crossing, downgraded diplomatic ties, and withdrew visas for Pakistanis in response to the killing of 26 men in Indian-administered Kashmir by gunmen on Wednesday night.
https://channelnewsasia.com/asia/pakistan-closes-airspace-india-cancels-visas-trade-5086541India has suspended the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan, effectively denying it access to shared water resources. The move includes closing the only open land border crossing point between the two countries, severing all transport links, and cancelling special visas for Pakistani nationals in India. Defence advisers from Pakistan were declared persona non grata and given a week to leave, while India will also reduce its staff size at its mission in Islamabad to 30 from 55.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/601595-india-blocks-pakistan-govts-x-account-following-pahalgam-attackIndia is reducing its staff size at its mission in Islamabad to 30 from 55, as part of a series of measures announced by Foreign Minister Misri. India has summoned Pakistan's top diplomat in New Delhi and given notice that all defence advisers in the Pakistani mission are persona non grata, with a week to leave. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to brief opposition parties on Thursday about the government's response to the attack, while Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will hold an emergency meeting of the National Security Committee to discuss Pakistan's response. The Indus Water Treaty, which regulates water sharing between India and Pakistan, has been put on hold by India.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1304651-india-summons-pakistani-envoy-all-party-meet-after-pahalgam-attackIndia has taken a series of diplomatic measures against Pakistan, including suspending a water-sharing treaty, closing the main land border crossing, downgrading diplomatic ties, and withdrawing visas for Pakistani nationals, in response to a deadly attack that killed 26 men in Indian-administered Kashmir. Experts warn that a military response may still be on the cards, with some speculating it could come within days or weeks. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed to punish those responsible "to the ends of the Earth", while Pakistan denies supporting cross-border terrorism. The attack has shocked India due to its targeting of civilians and the tourism industry, which is a significant contributor to Kashmir's economy. Analysts believe that New Delhi may respond with military force, citing the scale and targeting of the attack as evidence.
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