Asia Cup: Sahibzada Farhan’s gun gesture after half-century draws flak
Pakistan cricketer Sahibzada Farhan’s gun gesture after scoring a 50 in the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 clash against India has drawn widespread criticism.
Category: international relations
A Palestinian state needs Israel’s agreement to exist. It’s not a matter of recognition – editorial
Pushing for a two-state solution now is unmoored from reality, as Palestinians have shown no ability or willingness to run a peaceful entity alongside Israel.
A Palestinian state needs Israel’s agreement to exist. It’s not a matter of recognition – editorial
Pushing for a two-state solution now is unmoored from reality, as Palestinians have shown no ability or willingness to run a peaceful entity alongside Israel.
UK set to recognise Palestinian state despite opposition from US
Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, who was foreign secretary until earlier this month, said an announcement on the recognition of a Palestinian state will come later Sunday from Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Aukus faces an ‘America first’ review. Will Trump’s agenda scupper the deal?
A sweeping review by the United States of the landmark Aukus submarine pact could usher in stricter conditions on technology transfers, cost-sharing and fresh concessions from Australia, raising questions about the future of the trilateral deal. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had privately assured Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles that the pact would not be terminated, The Washington Post reported earlier this month, citing sources familiar with the discussions. The Aukus.
Portugal to recognize a Palestinian state, government says
Portugal’s government will officially recognize a Palestinian state, following the lead of a few other EU nations, as announced by Minister of State Paulo Rangel at a UN conference.
France’s outgoing justice minister urges tougher response to antisemitism
Darmanin asked prosecutors to open “systematic investigations” when they are notified by an elected official or civil servant of an antisemitic act or statement.
Greek PM backs early India-EU free trade agreement in call with PM Modi
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, in a phone call with Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, backed the early conclusion of a mutually beneficial India-EU free trade agreement. The leaders also reviewed ties in trade, defence, technology, and investment, reaffirming their commitment to deepening the India-Greece strategic partnership.
Post-war Gaza: US considering supervisory role under potential Gulf Arab adminstration, envoy says
“It’s a discussion. It’s not something that has been accepted by the administration, by Israel, by anyone. I’m not familiar with anything that is ready for signature,” Huckabee said.
UN Security Council decides not to lift Iran sanctions, but still time to agree delay
The resolution accused Tehran of failing to abide by a 2015 deal with world powers that aimed to prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon.