01 May 2025

Pakistan ramps up diplomacy amid tensions with India
US seeks tariff talks with China, state media reports

The United States has reached out to China to initiate talks regarding President Donald Trump’s 145% tariffs, following economic data indicating a sharp downturn in the U.S. economy.
Deadly clashes in Syria's Druze spark unrest fears

Deadly clashes near Damascus between Islamist armed groups, security forces, and fighters from the Druze religious minority highlight the ongoing fragility of Syria’s security situation following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.
Ukraine-US fund hits milestone, Kyiv informs EU

The newly signed US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund represents a key milestone in the strategic partnership between Washington and Kyiv, aimed at bolstering Ukraine’s economy and security, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated following a call with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
Kazakhstan to import electricity from Tajikistan to ease shortages

Kazakhstan and Tajikistan have signed a long-term cooperation agreement in the energy sector, set to last 20 years with the option of a 10-year extension. The agreement aims to enhance energy security, support the adoption of environmentally friendly technologies, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Trump appoints Rubio as national security adviser, nominates Mike Waltz as UN ambassador

On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump appointed Secretary of State Marco Rubio as interim National Security Adviser and nominated Mike Waltz to serve as the country’s ambassador to the United Nations.
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Trump to invest $3B in Qatar's Simaisma real estate project

The Trump Organization is set to invest $3 billion in the Simaisma Project in Qatar, according to a statement.
Pakistan offers to assist India in probing the Kashmir attack

Pakistan on Thursday expressed its willingness to join India in the investigation into the deadly attack targeting tourists in the Indian-administered part of Kashmir, the disputed region between the two countries.
Kenyan opposition MP shot dead in ‘targeted’ shooting

A Kenyan opposition legislator was shot and killed in the capital, Nairobi, in what police have described as a "targeted and premeditated" crime.