Diplomacy
Netanyahu and Biden Discuss Phone Call Amid Israel's Threat of 'Lethal' Retaliation Against Iran
The talk was "direct" and "productive," said White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre at a later briefing on Wednesday. And the two leaders "continued to have a discussion on Israel's response to the (Iranian) attack last week," without offering specifics.
UN Chief Warns Lebanon on the Brink of All-Out War
"I have warned for months of the risk of the conflict spreading," said the UN chief, adding that the situation in the occupied West Bank is "boiling over" and attacks in Lebanon are threatening the entire region.
Chinese Foreign Ministry Expresses Shock Over Karachi Attack
The spokesperson issued the statement amid Tuesday's terrorist attack at Sindh Province, Pakistan, that had resulted in the deaths and injuries of Chinese personnel. The attack on a convoy of a Chinese project occurred near the Jinnah International Airport of Karachi around 11 pm Sunday local time. Casualties occurred from both Chinese and Pakistanis. From the Chinese, two were killed and one was injured.
Pakistan Rejects Bilateral Talks with India During Jaishankar's Visit
India on Friday announced that Jaishankar would lead a delegation to Pakistan to participate in the SCO summit in Islamabad. However, Jaishankar ruled out chances of bilateral talks during his visit to Pakistan.
Macron Holds Talks with Netanyahu Amid Rising Tensions Over Arms Embargo
A statement from the Elysee Palace declared that during the conversation, both leaders acknowledged their different opinions on October 6 and pinpointed their mutual desire for better understanding.
Netanyahu Vows to End War Only After Achieving All Goals at October 7 Mourning Meeting
"We will end the war when we complete all the goals we set: overthrowing the evil rule of Hamas, returning all our abductees home – both the dead and the living, thwarting any future threat from Gaza to Israel, and returning our residents in the south and north safely to their homes," said Netanyahu at a special mourning meeting to mark the first anniversary of horrific attacks carried out by Hamas on October 7, last year, that took more than 1,200 innocent lives.
'Will Win with or Without Your Support', Netanyahu Defies Western Leaders Amid Calls for Arms Embargo
Netanyahu said he is disappointed that Western leaders, led by France's Macron, are calling for an arms embargo on Israel, while Iran has a delirious schedule of arms supplies to different groups, including Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Hamas. Well, what's the logic of the embargo then? The terror axis remains united and continues with its work undeterred, he lamented.
'Attending SCO Summit for Multilateral Dialogue, Not Bilateral Talks with Pakistan', Jaishankar Clarifies
Jaishankar acknowledged that his visit to Pakistan will draw enough media attention, given the nature of the relationship between both nations, but clarified that this was not intended for any talks but necessitated by the 'compulsions' of the SCO Summit.
Mauritius PM Expresses Gratitude to Modi Following UK's Announcement on Chagos Islands Handover
The UK announced Thursday a "historic" agreement: Britain will cede sovereignty of the far-flung Chagos Islands to Mauritius, but keep for itself the joint UK-US military base on Diego Garcia. The British Indian Ocean Territory status, or BIOT, applied to the disputed archipelago comprising nearly 60 islands, has long been a matter of controversy, with talks over its future starting under the previous Conservative Party government in 2022.
Mauritius PM Expresses Gratitude to Modi Following UK's Announcement on Chagos Islands Handover
The UK announced Thursday a "historic" agreement: Britain will cede sovereignty of the far-flung Chagos Islands to Mauritius, but keep for itself the joint UK-US military base on Diego Garcia. The British Indian Ocean Territory status, or BIOT, applied to the disputed archipelago comprising nearly 60 islands, has long been a matter of controversy, with talks over its future starting under the previous Conservative Party government in 2022.
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