Malaysia will send a representative to attend a UN conference in New York next week, where it plans to express support for a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine. The conference is being organized by France and Saudi Arabia, with French President Emmanuel Macron and Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman at the helm. Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated that his country supports the initiative, but he personally may not attend due to US warnings against adopting a stance against Israel, which could face diplomatic repercussions.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/06/13/pm-anwar-says-malaysia-to-join-un-meet-on-palestine-despite-us-warning-unlikely-to-attend-personally/180250India and Pakistan's leaders are seeking to capitalize on the recent ceasefire by making competing claims of victory, as nationalism surges in both countries following the four-day clash. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) hopes to gain a political boost from Operation Sindoor, India's military response to a militant attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians. Pakistan has denied backing the militants, but the BJP is trying to turn public opinion against Islamabad.
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3314346/winning-narrative-how-india-pakistans-leaders-seek-cover-under-their-flags-after-ceasefire?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionAlberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to host international leaders at a three-day summit in the Kananaskis wilderness near Calgary. She will receive representatives from non-member countries on Monday evening, followed by bilateral meetings with undisclosed counterparts throughout the event. This marks another example of her administration's focus on international relations, following previous high-profile visits to the US and meetings with Japanese and South Korean officials to promote Alberta's energy and food exports.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11240608/g7-kananaskis-danielle-smith/The US and Japan are at odds over tariffs as tensions rise in their trade relationship. Donald Trump's administration has imposed tariffs on Japanese steel and aluminum imports, sparking a backlash from Tokyo. Shigeru Ishiba, a former Japanese defense minister, has criticized the move, saying it will harm Japan's economy. Ryosei Akazawa, a Japanese politician, has called for retaliatory measures against US goods. The dispute is part of a broader trade war between the two nations, which has significant implications for the Japanese economy, one of the world's largest.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/06/14/economy/akazawa-us-japan-trade-deal/US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order allowing Nippon Steel to invest $11 billion in US Steel, with conditions. The investment is part of a larger deal worth $28 billion, which includes a new steel mill. The agreement must be approved by the Treasury Department and other federal agencies, and Trump reserves the authority to issue further actions. The deal was initially blocked by Biden's administration due to national security concerns, but Trump has now given his approval for the investment to proceed, with US Steel remaining in Pennsylvania under American control.
https://www.koat.com/article/trump-nippon-us-steel-executive-order/65062014The Vice Speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament has urged Canadian senators to step up their efforts in protecting Ukrainian children from Russian aggression. This call comes as several more Ukrainian children have been brought back from occupied areas in Russia, highlighting the need for increased international cooperation to ensure the safe return and rehabilitation of abducted Ukrainian children.
https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/4004038-canadian-senate-passes-resolution-on-protection-of-ukrainian-children-condemns-russian-attacks.htmlThe United Nations Security Council will meet on Friday over Israel's strikes on Iran, which targeted nuclear facilities and missile factories, killing military commanders. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has requested the meeting, calling Israel's actions "crimes" that must be punished. Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon said the operation will continue until Iran's nuclear capabilities and ballistic missile operations are eliminated, with no clear end date in sight.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40367614/un-security-council-to-meet-on-iran-as-israel-promises-further-strikesThe US is reviewing its security agreement with Australia and the UK as part of a broader re-evaluation of its Indo-Pacific strategy, but analysts believe this will not lead to a complete abandonment of the pact aimed at countering China's growing influence in the region. The Pentagon's review, prompted by concerns over the agreement's alignment with President Biden's "America first" agenda, may raise hopes in Beijing that the US is weakening its commitment to the alliance. However, experts caution that the US will likely maintain its focus on containing China, given its central role in Washington's Indo-Pacific security strategy.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3314397/aukus-pact-air-us-stay-focused-china-analysts?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionBrazil is considering cutting military ties with Israel due to its actions in the Gaza Strip, described by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as genocide. Special Advisor Celso Amorim has called for measures consistent with humanitarian principles and international law. The Brazilian government had previously canceled a purchase of Israeli armored vehicles and sees suspending military contracts and cooperation as an appropriate response to the escalation of violence in Gaza, which includes the siege of the strip and expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
https://en.mercopress.com/2025/06/14/brazil-might-sever-military-ties-with-israel