India and Zimbabwe have taken a major step to deepen bilateral, focusing on cooperation in climate action, trade, healthcare, and people-to-people linkages.
The India’s Minister of State for External Affairs, held a series of strategic meetings during his official visit to Harare, Zimbabwe. During his meeting with Zimbabwe’s Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, both parties discussed collaborative efforts in wildlife conservation and environmental protection.
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India and Zimbabwe have taken a major step to deepen bilateral, focusing on cooperation in climate action, trade, healthcare, and people-to-people linkages.
The India’s Minister of State for External Affairs, held a series of strategic meetings during his official visit to Harare, Zimbabwe. During his meeting with Zimbabwe’s Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, both parties discussed collaborative efforts in wildlife conservation and environmental protection.
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India and Zimbabwe have taken a major step to deepen bilateral, focusing on cooperation in climate action, trade, healthcare, and people-to-people linkages.
The India’s Minister of State for External Affairs, held a series of strategic meetings during his official visit to Harare, Zimbabwe. During his meeting with Zimbabwe’s Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, both parties discussed collaborative efforts in wildlife conservation and environmental protection.
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The United States said Thursday it has approved its first direct funding for a controversial Israeli-supported relief effort in the Gaza Strip and urged other countries to follow suit. "they have approved funding for $30 million to the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. And we call on other countries to also support the GHF, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, and its critical work," State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott told reporters.
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The United States said Thursday it has approved its first direct funding for a controversial Israeli-supported relief effort in the Gaza Strip and urged other countries to follow suit. "they have approved funding for $30 million to the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. And we call on other countries to also support the GHF, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, and its critical work," State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott told reporters.
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The United States said Thursday it has approved its first direct funding for a controversial Israeli-supported relief effort in the Gaza Strip and urged other countries to follow suit. "they have approved funding for $30 million to the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. And we call on other countries to also support the GHF, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, and its critical work," State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott told reporters.
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Thursday marks 80 years since the signing of the United Nations Charter. The UN chief has sounded a strong alarm over what he called "assaults" on the world body's founding document.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addressed a General Assembly meeting held on Thursday to commemorate the anniversary. He stressed that the world "cannot and must not normalize violations of" the Charter's most basic principles.
Thursday marks 80 years since the signing of the United Nations Charter. The UN chief has sounded a strong alarm over what he called "assaults" on the world body's founding document.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addressed a General Assembly meeting held on Thursday to commemorate the anniversary. He stressed that the world "cannot and must not normalize violations of" the Charter's most basic principles.
He cited the "threat or use of force against sovereign nations" and infringements of international humanitarian and human rights laws. Analysts say the UN needs to undergo structural reform. They say the existence of the UN Security Council is being questioned as it has become dysfunctional.
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Thursday marks 80 years since the signing of the United Nations Charter. The UN chief has sounded a strong alarm over what he called "assaults" on the world body's founding document.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addressed a General Assembly meeting held on Thursday to commemorate the anniversary. He stressed that the world "cannot and must not normalize violations of" the Charter's most basic principles.
He cited the "threat or use of force against sovereign nations" and infringements of international humanitarian and human rights laws. Analysts say the UN needs to undergo structural reform. They say the existence of the UN Security Council is being questioned as it has become dysfunctional.
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Ukraine and Russia on Thursday carried out another round of their prisoner exchange, according to Ukraine's Coordinating Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War. The swap involved soldiers under the age of 25, as well as ill and wounded servicemen from the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the National Guard and the State Border Guard Service, the agency said in a statement.
Ukraine and Russia on Thursday carried out another round of their prisoner exchange, according to Ukraine's Coordinating Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War. The swap involved soldiers under the age of 25, as well as ill and wounded servicemen from the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the National Guard and the State Border Guard Service, the agency said in a statement.
Most of those released had been in captivity for more than three years, with some having taken part in the battles for Mariupol, the statement said. All returning soldiers will undergo medical examination, receive psychological support and physical rehabilitation, it said. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Zelensky emphasized in his post on Telegram the importance of bringing all Ukrainians home from Russian captivity.
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Ukraine and Russia on Thursday carried out another round of their prisoner exchange, according to Ukraine's Coordinating Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War. The swap involved soldiers under the age of 25, as well as ill and wounded servicemen from the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the National Guard and the State Border Guard Service, the agency said in a statement.
Most of those released had been in captivity for more than three years, with some having taken part in the battles for Mariupol, the statement said. All returning soldiers will undergo medical examination, receive psychological support and physical rehabilitation, it said. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Zelensky emphasized in his post on Telegram the importance of bringing all Ukrainians home from Russian captivity.
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During his trip to China for the World Economic Forum in Tianjin, Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính met with Chen Jining, Secretary of the Party Committee of Shanghai, on Thursday.
The Prime Minister congratulated Shanghai on its achievements in modernization, innovation, and reform and called the city a “testbed” for China’s opening-up policies.
During his trip to China for the World Economic Forum in Tianjin, Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính met with Chen Jining, Secretary of the Party Committee of Shanghai, on Thursday.
The Prime Minister congratulated Shanghai on its achievements in modernization, innovation, and reform and called the city a “testbed” for China’s opening-up policies.
The Vietnamese leader also called for deeper cooperation between Shanghai and Vietnamese localities in areas such as smart city development, transportation infrastructure, digital transformation, AI, semiconductors, and financial sector reform.
In turn, Secretary Chen welcomed the visit and praised Viet Nam’s development progress, affirming Shanghai’s commitment to strong ties with Vietnam. He pledged readiness to work closely with Vietnamese ministries and localities to implement agreements made between top leaders of the two countries.
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During his trip to China for the World Economic Forum in Tianjin, Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính met with Chen Jining, Secretary of the Party Committee of Shanghai, on Thursday.
The Prime Minister congratulated Shanghai on its achievements in modernization, innovation, and reform and called the city a “testbed” for China’s opening-up policies.
The Vietnamese leader also called for deeper cooperation between Shanghai and Vietnamese localities in areas such as smart city development, transportation infrastructure, digital transformation, AI, semiconductors, and financial sector reform.
In turn, Secretary Chen welcomed the visit and praised Viet Nam’s development progress, affirming Shanghai’s commitment to strong ties with Vietnam. He pledged readiness to work closely with Vietnamese ministries and localities to implement agreements made between top leaders of the two countries.
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Japanese Economic Revitalization Minister Akazawa Ryose leaves for Washington on Thursday for another round of negotiations on US tariff measures. Arrangements are underway for Akazawa, who is Japan’s top negotiator in the talks, to meet with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and others during the four-day trip. It will be his seventh trip there for tariff negotiations.
Japanese Economic Revitalization Minister Akazawa Ryose leaves for Washington on Thursday for another round of negotiations on US tariff measures. Arrangements are underway for Akazawa, who is Japan’s top negotiator in the talks, to meet with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and others during the four-day trip. It will be his seventh trip there for tariff negotiations.
Ahead of his departure, Akazawa met with Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi Yoshimasa on Wednesday to confirm principles for the negotiations. Akazawa said he has done various preparations, such as making materials available to try to win over the US negotiators.
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Japanese Economic Revitalization Minister Akazawa Ryose leaves for Washington on Thursday for another round of negotiations on US tariff measures. Arrangements are underway for Akazawa, who is Japan’s top negotiator in the talks, to meet with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and others during the four-day trip. It will be his seventh trip there for tariff negotiations.
Ahead of his departure, Akazawa met with Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi Yoshimasa on Wednesday to confirm principles for the negotiations. Akazawa said he has done various preparations, such as making materials available to try to win over the US negotiators.
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French National Assembly President Yael Braun-Pivet meets the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China Zhao Leji, in Beijing.
As the meeting convened, Zhao spoke about the recent phone call between French President Emmanuel Macron and his Chinese counterpart. The conversation between the leaders, which happened in May, "showed the way to develop healthy, stable Franco-Chinese relations," Zhao said.
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French National Assembly President Yael Braun-Pivet meets the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China Zhao Leji, in Beijing.
As the meeting convened, Zhao spoke about the recent phone call between French President Emmanuel Macron and his Chinese counterpart. The conversation between the leaders, which happened in May, "showed the way to develop healthy, stable Franco-Chinese relations," Zhao said.
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French National Assembly President Yael Braun-Pivet meets the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China Zhao Leji, in Beijing.
As the meeting convened, Zhao spoke about the recent phone call between French President Emmanuel Macron and his Chinese counterpart. The conversation between the leaders, which happened in May, "showed the way to develop healthy, stable Franco-Chinese relations," Zhao said.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz took part in a meeting of EU immigration hawks in Brussels Thursday, participants confirmed, in a sign of Berlin's hardening stance on migration. It marked the first time a German leader has attended the gathering, which has become a stable fixture on the sidelines of EU summits of the bloc's leaders over the past year.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz took part in a meeting of EU immigration hawks in Brussels Thursday, participants confirmed, in a sign of Berlin's hardening stance on migration. It marked the first time a German leader has attended the gathering, which has become a stable fixture on the sidelines of EU summits of the bloc's leaders over the past year.
"They were delighted that Germany is on board for the first time," Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever said ahead of the meeting. Co-organised by Italy, Denmark and The Netherlands, the migration talks were attended by more than a dozen of the bloc's 27 leaders as well as European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz took part in a meeting of EU immigration hawks in Brussels Thursday, participants confirmed, in a sign of Berlin's hardening stance on migration. It marked the first time a German leader has attended the gathering, which has become a stable fixture on the sidelines of EU summits of the bloc's leaders over the past year.
"They were delighted that Germany is on board for the first time," Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever said ahead of the meeting. Co-organised by Italy, Denmark and The Netherlands, the migration talks were attended by more than a dozen of the bloc's 27 leaders as well as European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen.
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The Peace Forum 2025, themed “Towards a New Nation of Peace and Prosperity through the Integration of Peace, Elections and Development”, entered its second day at the Mingalar Thiri Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.
The Peace Forum 2025, themed “Towards a New Nation of Peace and Prosperity through the Integration of Peace, Elections and Development”, entered its second day at the Mingalar Thiri Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.
It was attended by National Solidarity and Peacemaking Negotiation Committee Chairman Lt-Gen Yar Pyae, committee secretary Lt-Gen Min Naing, committee members, retired Tatmadaw officers, representatives of JMC, political parties, NCA-signatories and non-signatories, participants in peace processes, technicians, intellectuals, directors-general of ministries concerned and organizations, rectors of universities, representatives of international and local NGOs and other observers. They are divided into two discussion groups: Group 1 and Group 2.
During the morning session, both groups discussed under the theme: “Successfully Holding Elections”.
In the afternoon, Group 1 discussed “identifying ways to enhance cooperation for peace, transparent electoral processes, and the State stability and development,” while Group 2 about “exploration of the international community’s role in supporting peace and development efforts in building a democracy and federalism-based Union in the post-election period”.
Participants coordinated the discussion, and the third day of the forum will be on 27 June. — MNA/KTZH
Source: GNLM
The Peace Forum 2025, themed “Towards a New Nation of Peace and Prosperity through the Integration of Peace, Elections and Development”, entered its second day at the Mingalar Thiri Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.
It was attended by National Solidarity and Peacemaking Negotiation Committee Chairman Lt-Gen Yar Pyae, committee secretary Lt-Gen Min Naing, committee members, retired Tatmadaw officers, representatives of JMC, political parties, NCA-signatories and non-signatories, participants in peace processes, technicians, intellectuals, directors-general of ministries concerned and organizations, rectors of universities, representatives of international and local NGOs and other observers. They are divided into two discussion groups: Group 1 and Group 2.
During the morning session, both groups discussed under the theme: “Successfully Holding Elections”.
In the afternoon, Group 1 discussed “identifying ways to enhance cooperation for peace, transparent electoral processes, and the State stability and development,” while Group 2 about “exploration of the international community’s role in supporting peace and development efforts in building a democracy and federalism-based Union in the post-election period”.
Participants coordinated the discussion, and the third day of the forum will be on 27 June. — MNA/KTZH
Source: GNLM
President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, and the newly elected South Korean President, Lee Jae-myung, spoke over the phone on Monday to exchange pleasantries and discuss bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, and the newly elected South Korean President, Lee Jae-myung, spoke over the phone on Monday to exchange pleasantries and discuss bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
During the call, President Lee expressed his gratitude for Prabowo’s congratulatory letter following his victory in the South Korean presidential election in early June. The two leaders discussed the global situation and agreed to continue strengthening the strategic partnership between Indonesia and South Korea.
According to Indonesia’s Cabinet Secretariat, President Lee also conveyed his intention to conduct a state visit to Indonesia in the near future. This progress reflects the joint commitment of both countries to maintain close diplomatic ties amid evolving global geopolitics, while expanding cooperation across various strategic sectors.
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President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, and the newly elected South Korean President, Lee Jae-myung, spoke over the phone on Monday to exchange pleasantries and discuss bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
During the call, President Lee expressed his gratitude for Prabowo’s congratulatory letter following his victory in the South Korean presidential election in early June. The two leaders discussed the global situation and agreed to continue strengthening the strategic partnership between Indonesia and South Korea.
According to Indonesia’s Cabinet Secretariat, President Lee also conveyed his intention to conduct a state visit to Indonesia in the near future. This progress reflects the joint commitment of both countries to maintain close diplomatic ties amid evolving global geopolitics, while expanding cooperation across various strategic sectors.
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