Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo attended the Crossroads of the World International Trade Summit in Utah, hosted by Zions Bank and World Trade Center Utah, alongside world leaders and top business minds. Pompeo spoke about President Trump's tariff policies, which are affecting Utah businesses, and shared his views on authoritarian rule during a 2016 speech in Kansas, where he had previously warned voters against electing Donald Trump as president.
https://www.deseret.com/business/2025/05/07/donald-trump-trade-tariff-policy-mike-pompeo-global-economy-china-utah-business-community/Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf urged calm and responsible dialogue between India and Pakistan after overnight attacks on Pakistan, warning that provocative actions could lead to an all-out war. In phone discussions with his Indian and Pakistani counterparts, Attaf reiterated the need for restraint. Türkiye's Foreign Ministry condemned India's actions, targeting civilians, as a "provocative" move that poses a risk of escalating tensions.
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202505/1333548.shtmlChina has pledged to support Bangladesh in various areas including South Asia cooperation and regional connectivity, as well as the Rohingya issue, to promote peace and stability in the region. Ambassador Yao stated that China is committed to renewing its traditional friendship with Bangladesh through strengthened strategic communication, practical cooperation, and people-to-people bonds. The two countries aim to elevate their comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership to a new level over the next 50 years.
https://www.tbsnews.net/world/south-asia/concerned-over-delhi-islamabad-tensions-china-opposes-all-forms-terrorism-1137121Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen stated that a large business delegation from China, led by Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao, is set to visit Bangladesh later this month, sending a strong signal of openness, cooperation, and mutual benefit. The visit will elevate economic and trade relations between the two countries, with over 100 Chinese investors expected to attend. A co-hosted trade and investment exchange event will bring together hundreds of Chinese and Bangladeshi enterprises to explore cooperation opportunities.
https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/strong-signal-dhaka-beijing-set-elevate-trade-ties-new-level-ambassador-yao-1137106Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a telephonic conversation with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to express Turkiye's readiness to prevent further escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan. Erdogan extended condolences to the martyrs and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured, describing his country as "a very close brother" to Pakistan. The Turkish Foreign Ministry condemned India's "provocative" steps and the targeting of civilians, calling it a risk of all-out war.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1309511-pakistan-india-nsas-made-contact-after-strikes-confirms-dpm-darThe European Union is urging India and Pakistan to show maximum military restraint amid rising tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have called for a negotiated, peaceful solution to the conflict, while EU spokesman Anouar El Anouni emphasized the need to protect civilians. Russia's foreign ministry has also expressed concern over the escalation of military confrontation, urging both sides to exercise restraint to prevent further deterioration.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1309484-pak-india-escalation-turkiye-backs-pakistan-china-voices-concern-as-nations-urge-restraintIndia's military action in Pakistan has sparked international concern and condemnation, with Russia expressing deep concern, China regretting New Delhi's actions and urging restraint, while the US hopes for a quick resolution and the UK promises assistance in deescalating tensions. Social media has been flooded with unverified claims and disinformation since the Pahalgam terror attack, which was followed by India launching missile strikes into Pakistani territory on Wednesday morning.
https://www.sochfactcheck.com/general-mvs-kumar-arrested-after-accusing-india-of-orchestrating-pahalgam-attack/US District Court Judge Brian Murphy has issued a two-page order in response to an emergency request from plaintiffs, siding with them that their deportation without written notice and time to contest would violate a previously issued preliminary injunction. The plaintiffs, who are Laotian, Vietnamese, and Filipino nationals, claim they were informed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement that they would be removed to Libya or Saudi Arabia without opportunity to contest, despite earlier court orders. Murphy stated the relief sought has already been provided by his previous order, and he is issuing a new motion for clarification, citing no doubt about the imminent removals violating his court's order.
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2025/05/08/judge-Trump-Libya-deportations/6911746676177/Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with US Acting Ambassador Natalie A Baker to discuss India's recent airstrike on Pakistan. Naqvi expressed concern over the attack, which he said jeopardized regional peace and flagrantly violated international law. He emphasized Pakistan's commitment to peace but stressed that its national security would not be compromised. Naqvi also shared that Pakistan had alerted friendly nations about India's designs and urged the international community to take notice. In a separate meeting with Italy's Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi, Naqvi informed him of the attack and its consequences, including the loss of 26 innocent civilians.
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