Author: Barry

Pakistan and Iran recently underwent an important diplomatic development when their top leaders met to reaffirm their mutual commitment to combating terrorism and deepen bilateral cooperation against regional security threats. This high-level meeting saw their respective top leadership renew efforts at joint response against extremism and violence that threaten the region. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz...

Germany announced on August 26 that they will not join France, Canada and the United Kingdom in recognising a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly next week. Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced Tuesday that Berlin stands firm: recognition simply does not meet certain “requirements.”(Reuters).Merz Employs Caution in Diplomacy Merz made this clear while speaking...

On the eighth anniversary of Myanmar’s violent 2017 crackdown against Rohingya Muslims, Professor Muhammad Yunus, interim Chief Advisor and Nobel Peace Prize laureate for Bangladesh issued a forceful plea for justice, safety, and sustainable repatriation for over 1.3 million Rohingya refugees currently hosted in Bangladesh. Urgent Call Amid Increased Pressure Yunus stressed at a high-level...

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly opposed U.S. President Donald Trump’s plans to impose steep tariffs on Indian exports, calling the measures “unfair and unjustified”. As part of an effort to mitigate potential economic repercussions, Modi hinted at new tax incentives for businesses and exporters as a counterbalance – signaling his two-pronged strategy of resistance...

Iran and Russia have unitedly rejected attempts by European powers to revive United Nations sanctions via the “snapback mechanism,” insisting that Britain, France, and Germany no longer possess legal standing to do so following their departure from the 2015 nuclear agreement known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Coordinated PositionIn statements issued over...

Iran issued a warning today to Britain, France, Germany and the European Union that reinstating sanctions under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) via UN “snapback mechanism” could have severe repercussions–possibly undermining diplomatic prospects altogether. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke directly with European counterparts via phone call; specifically Britain, France, Germany and the EU’s...

Residents in the southeastern United States are bracing themselves for worsening conditions as Hurricane Erin moves northward, with meteorologists warning of its increasing intensity overnight. The Category 2 hurricane that formed earlier this week is expected to bring heavy rainfall, powerful winds and potentially life-threatening storm surges to coastal regions; prompting authorities to issue urgent...

Climate change has created extreme weather events with increasing frequency and destructiveness, including cloudbursts–rapid downpours that release huge volumes of rain within minutes, often with devastating results. Scientists warn that as our planet warms further, risks associated with such events could become even more significant. What Does Cloudburst Mean and When Are Its Effects Seen?...

India’s Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar stressed the significance of restoring peace along the contested border with China during high-level discussions with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday at an Asian regional security forum. Their meeting marked yet another effort by Asia’s two most populous nations to mend strained ties and improve cooperation. Border Stability...

By [Your Name], August 18th 2025 Europe has demonstrated its support for Ukraine with an unprecedented show of unity, emphasizing future security guarantees as highlighted by Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky amid intensified diplomatic efforts aimed at shaping its geopolitical future. On Tuesday, Lipavsky held discussions with ministers from the Netherlands, UK, Poland and Finland,...