Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that India has intensified its "terrorism campaign" in Pakistan through proxies following a humiliating defeat in the recent conflict with Pakistan. He vowed to defend the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity, praising the bravery and professionalism of the Pakistan Armed Forces during Operation Bunyanum Marsoos against India. The prime minister also clarified that six Indian jets were shot down by Pakistan, not five, contradicting New Delhi's claim.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40365631/india-has-intensified-terrorism-campaign-inside-pakistan-through-proxies-says-pm-shehbazPakistan has upgraded its chargé d'affaires in Kabul to ambassador level amid improved relations with Afghanistan. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar made the announcement after consulting with the prime minister and other stakeholders. The move aims to enhance engagement, cooperation in economic, security, counter-terrorism, and trade areas between the two countries.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40365576/pakistan-finally-appoints-ambassador-to-afghanistanPakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has expressed regret over India's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, which governs water sharing in the Indus Basin. The treaty was signed in 1960 between India and Pakistan with the World Bank as a signatory. Following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 people on April 22, India announced the suspension of the treaty as part of punitive measures against Pakistan.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/un-glaciers-meet-india-says-pakistan-violating-indus-waters-treaty-through-terrorism/article69641507.eceUS President Trump's administration has faced criticism for misusing emergency powers to impose tariffs on various goods, potentially damaging his signature policy of the second administration. Meanwhile, Russian President Putin has escalated tensions in Ukraine by launching missile and drone attacks on cities, despite Trump's attempts at a ceasefire. The US economy contracted in the first quarter, its first decline in three years, amid uncertainty caused by Trump's frequent tariff changes. This has led to concerns about investment and consumer spending, with major forecasters downgrading economic growth predictions for the next two years.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14765835/ANDREW-NEIL-Donald-Trump-promised-US-golden-age-far-family-enriching-polls-tumbling-Putin-playing-like-fiddle-fear-come-next.htmlUS President Donald Trump plans to increase tariffs on foreign steel imports from 25% to 50%, amid a deepening trade war. The move is part of a broader strategy to protect American industries and jobs. Trump's announcement comes as the US and China continue their trade tensions, with both countries imposing tariffs on each other's goods.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-31/trump-announces-plans-to-double-steel-tariffs-to/105362200US President Donald Trump announced that Pakistani representatives will visit the US next week for trade talks, as his administration is "very close to making a deal with India". Pakistan faces potential tariffs of up to 29% on its exports to the US due to a $3 billion trade surplus. In contrast, India will face 26% tariffs on shipments to the US. Trump stated he would not make deals with countries involved in war, implying that Pakistan and India's conflict might impact negotiations.
https://indiatoday.in/world/story/donald-trump-pakistan-india-trade-talks-representatives-visit-washington-next-week-close-to-deal-operation-sindoor-2733602-2025-05-31US President Trump announced that Pakistani representatives will arrive in the US next week for trade talks. He also stated that the US will support its Indo-Pacific allies against an "imminent" threat from China. In a separate development, Indian health experts emphasized the importance of micronutrient awareness to address India's health issues. A social media campaign featuring a girl child covered in garbage sparked criticism. The UN is seeking a 20% reduction in staff to address a funding shortfall. Trump plans to double tariffs on foreign steel to 50%.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/trump-says-pakistani-representatives-coming-to-us-next-week-for-trade-talks/article69640543.eceThe International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council has released a documentary film titled "Hope Remains" highlighting the humanitarian efforts of the United Arab Emirates to aid residents of Gaza affected by the crisis. The film showcases real-life stories of individuals who have received aid from the UAE, emphasizing the nation's historic role in supporting the Palestinian people.
https://www.gulftoday.ae/news/2025/05/31/global-documentary-hope-remains-highlights-uaes-enduring-humanitarian-aid-for-gazaThe United Nations is struggling to deliver aid to Gaza due to fighting and attacks by armed gangs, forcing them to use unsecured routes controlled by Israel's military. The UN has over 140,000 metric tons of food, enough for two months, but only picked up five truckloads of cargo from the Palestinian side of the Kerem Shalom crossing last Friday. A new US-Israeli backed foundation, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), has started distributing food in a chaotic rollout, working with armed contractors to ensure safe distribution. However, aid groups have accused the GHF of militarizing aid, and Israel's military has continued its campaign across Gaza, killing at least 60 people in the past 24 hours, including three killed by Israeli gunfire and six killed in a tent sheltering displaced people.
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