UN human rights chief calls on US to conclude probe into Iran school strike

The strike - which killed at least 168 people, mostly children - "evoked a visceral horror", Volker Türk said.

China Retaliates With Trade Barrier Probes Against the US - Bloomberg.com

China Retaliates With Trade Barrier Probes Against the US  Bloomberg.com

U.S. and Israel Have Pounded—but Not Eliminated—Iran’s Missile Threat - WSJ

U.S. and Israel Have Pounded—but Not Eliminated—Iran’s Missile Threat  WSJ

Win the Middle East, lose the Pacific?

Anti-China allies are feeling economic pain that Americans aren’t.

By Editorial Board

Merz floats EU-China deal, Trump’s new Beijing date, European lawmakers visit

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz signalled support for a European Union-China trade deal, as rising tensions with the United States complicate Europe’s response to a growing flood of low-cost Chinese imports. Merz told German lawmakers on Wednesday he could envisage an agreement with China in “the longer term” among other trade accords. “We now need strategic partnerships around the world in order to strengthen ourselves, especially our exports,” he said. The comments highlight an emerging sp...

By Raymond Ma,Neil Denslow

The silent destructor: How US 'tuna can-sized' mines are impacting Iran's 'missile cities'

Iran accuses the US of dropping anti-tank landmines near a missile facility, causing casualties. Images show BLU-91/B mines, part of the US-made 'Gator' system, geolocated near a Shiraz missile base. While the US is the only known possessor, independent confirmation is lacking.

By TOI WORLD DESK

WTO reform talks face U.S.-India wall in Cameroon, diplomats say

TRADE-WTO/INDIA (PIX AND TV):WTO reform talks face U.S.-India wall in Cameroon, diplomats say

Pakistan says US-Iran backchannel talks continue despite Tehran rejecting 15-point plan

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Dar said Pakistan remains fully committed to promoting peace and is making all possible efforts to ensure stability in the region and beyond

In call with PM, Kuwait crown prince endorses Pakistan’s efforts to mediate between US and Iran

In a phone call with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday, Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al Khaled Al Hamad Al Sabah “fully endorsed” Pakistan’s efforts for mediation between Iran and the US, according to a statement by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). The statement said that PM Shehbaz held a phone call with the crown prince and “apprised the Kuwaiti leadership of Pakistan’s sincere diplomatic efforts to bring an end to the war in the Middle East”. During...

By none@none.com (News Desk)

Opinion: Opinion | Have US And Iran Already Gone Past The Point Of 'Negotation'?

Serious negotiations need to be held behind the scenes with as much confidentiality as possible.

Palace: No energy lockdown expected at the moment

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang said on Friday that no energy lockdown is expected at the moment, following Iran’s denial of any dialogue or negotiations with the United States to end the war. According to Palace Press Officer Claire Castro, the government is preparing for possible worst-case scenarios if tensions persist. READ: Marcos: PH has enough

By cbuban

PM Shehbaz, Kuwaiti crown prince discuss regional peace, condemn attacks

Crown prince expresses appreciation for Pakistan’s mediation efforts between US and Iran

By Web Desk

Shmyhal holds series of meetings with U.S. business representatives

First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal, during his visit to the United States, held meetings with representatives of Westinghouse, Cheniere Energy, GE Vernova, and Invenergy.

Dutch discounter Action plans to open stores in the US

Dutch discount chain Action is planning to expand into the United States, with the first store expected to open by...

By Robin Pascoe

Insecurity: US Congressman Riley Moore renews calls for decentralised police force

United States Congressman, Riley Moore, has reiterated his call for decentralisation of Nigeria’s police force to allow state governments to take more responsibility for local security. The post Insecurity: US Congressman Riley Moore renews calls for decentralised police force appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Nwafor

Russia "defends international law" by supporting Iran (Sergey Lavrov) - seneweb.com

Russia "defends international law" by supporting Iran (Sergey Lavrov)  seneweb.com