Bilawal Bhutto Zardari expressed gratitude to China for its support during Indian provocation in Pakistan. He shared details of India's attacks on Pakistani territory, targeting civilians, and funding terrorism in Pakistan. The Pakistani delegation met with UN Security Council representatives from Denmark, Greece, Panama, Somalia, Algeria, Guyana, Japan, South Korea, Sierra Leone, and Slovenia to expose Indian propaganda and promote a dialogue to address outstanding issues, including the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/607481-south-asia-cannot-afford-perpetual-conflict-pakistan-delegation-tells-usUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concern over India's defense and diplomatic policies during the Firstpost Defence Summit. He stated that if India buys Russian arms, it will be difficult for the country to remain in the BRICS bloc. This comes amid tensions between the US and Russia, with the US imposing sanctions on several Russian individuals and entities.
https://www.firstpost.com/world/you-buy-russian-arms-stay-in-brics-bloc-us-secy-looks-rattled-by-indias-defence-diplomatic-policies-watch-13893976.htmlDr. Perveiz Iqbal Lohsar, Chairman of the EU-Pak Friendship Federation Europe, met with Michael Gahler at the EU Headquarters in Brussels to discuss the situation between Pakistan and India. Dr. Lohsar provided an overview of the current conflict, while Michael Gahler commended the Pakistan Army's strategy of avoiding attacks on civilian areas. The EU reaffirmed its valued partnership with Pakistan, noting that the country's GSP Plus status remains intact.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1317929-indo-pak-situation-discussed-with-member-of-eu-parliamentThe European Union is considering accelerating trade retaliation against the US if President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, with a potential 50% levy on affected goods. The EU has already imposed tariffs on US products in response to previous US trade measures.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/antitrust/eu-could-speed-up-trade-retaliation-against-us-brussels-editionPakistan has admitted to suffering more damage from India's 'Operation Sindoor' than initially revealed, with eight additional locations impacted, according to a confidential Pakistani dossier. The Indian strikes damaged structures in Peshawar, Jhang, Hyderabad in Sindh, Gujrat in Punjab, Gujranwala, Bhawalnagar, Attock, and Chor. These locations were not mentioned by the Indian Armed Forces during press briefings after the May 7 counteroffensive. Satellite images captured significant damage to four air bases in Pakistan, including Nur Khan Air Base in Rawalpindi and PAF Base Mushaf in Sargodha.
https://www.news18.com/world/operation-sindoor-pakistan-dossier-reveals-8-more-locations-suffered-damage-india-pakistan-conflict-9365771.htmlChief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi expressed full confidence in the US fulfilling its obligations under the mutual security treaty, stating that it will defend Japan using all available capabilities, including nuclear ones. This comes after President Trump questioned the pact, claiming the US is obligated to defend Japan while Tokyo has no such responsibility.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/06/03/japan/japans-quiet-stance-trump/International cooperation on AI governance is challenging due to differing views on regulation. At a Paris summit, 58 countries, including China, France, India, and the European Union, called for enhanced coordination. However, the US expressed concerns about "excessive regulation," with Vice President JD Vance warning it could harm the industry. In contrast, Elon Musk advocated for adaptive regulation to address emerging issues.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1317946-ai-cooperation-difficult-in-today-s-divided-world-deepmind-ceoShashi Tharoor, leading an all-party Operation Sindoor delegation to the US and Brazil, denied any involvement of a third party in the ceasefire understanding reached between India and Pakistan. He stated that India did not need persuasion for a ceasefire as the country never wanted war, contradicting Donald Trump's claims that he mediated the ceasefire.
https://indiatoday.in/india/story/no-one-needed-to-persuade-us-shashi-tharoor-shuts-down-trumps-india-pak-claim-2734820-2025-06-03US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about a potential deal with India on tariffs, setting a July 9 deadline for countries to avoid sweeping tariffs. Larry Lutnick, a strong advocate of tariffs, has concerns about India's use of tariffs but believes the Indian government is addressing US concerns, including its purchase of military gear from Russia.
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