Author: Barry

European nations have increased financial and military support for Kyiv during Ukraine’s ongoing civil war by significantly increasing financial and military aid, shouldering much of its economic burden and drawing increasing criticism from Moscow for deepening conflict and prolonging hostilities by taking this position. This step has drawn sharp condemnation from Moscow which accuses Europe...

U.S. President Donald Trump made headlines earlier this week for reportedly asking Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy whether military operations against Russia should target Moscow; his remarks indicate his aim of maintaining support for Kyiv without further escalated tensions. U.S. media reported during a July 4 phone call between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian Foreign Minister...

Russia has again called for a diplomatic solution to Iran’s long-standing nuclear issue, encouraging all parties to return to negotiations and avoid further heightening tensions in the Middle East. Russia made this statement amid rising international concern regarding Iran’s nuclear enrichment activities as well as delays to revive 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)....

President Donald Trump made an historic announcement on Sunday: the US will provide Ukraine with advanced Patriot missile defense systems. This signifies an expansion in US support for Kyiv amid an increase in Russian airstrikes. Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews, Trump insisted the missiles are urgently required and would be delivered with the...

July 12, 2025 — Istanbul / Sulaymaniyah — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan hailed the recent symbolic disarmament of PKK militants in northern Iraq as a historic turning point, marking the end of a decades-long conflict and the start of a “new chapter” for Turkey. At a ceremony on July 11, some 30 PKK fighters—men...

Former President Donald Trump unveiled a United States-supported ceasefire proposal designed to end the 21-month Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, calling for a 60-day truce, phased hostage exchanges, humanitarian assistance and military adjustments — but facing serious roadblocks from both parties. Trump’s proposal calls for a 60-Day Pause with Hostage ExchangesAt its heart lies Trump’s proposal...

Rawalpindi — Pakistan’s military leadership sent out a strong and clear statement this week regarding their firm commitment to take decisive action against any India-backed proxies operating against national interests, at all levels. This message came during the 263rd Corps Commanders’ Conference held at General Headquarters (GHQ) Rawalpindi under Chief of Army Staff General Asim...

Washington/Jerusalem – July 9, 2025 — Former President Donald Trump has increased his diplomatic efforts, pressuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end Gaza’s ongoing humanitarian catastrophe, according to attendees at their recent high-level discussions. On July 7 and 8, Trump and Netanyahu met closely for tightly scheduled meetings at the White House to intensify...

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy issued a strong warning to Israel if the humanitarian situation in Gaza worsens further, becoming one of its strongest criticisms since an increase in violence this year. This warning represented one of many strong criticisms by UK government against Israel this year. At an emergency parliamentary session, Lammy stated that...

Islamabad/New Delhi — On July 7, 2025, both cities participated in a trade mission between them. Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, issued a strong response to India’s allegation that China provided Pakistan with “live inputs” during their brief yet intense conflict in May. Speaking at Islamabad National Defence University,...