The United Nations is sounding the alarm over the mass displacement of Palestinians in Gaza, with more than 700,000 people displaced since a ceasefire in March amid an Israeli military operation. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric warned that hospitals are overwhelmed with injured patients and that Palestinian residents have died trying to access food, citing a World Food Programme report that one-third of the population has not eaten for days. The UN is urging Israel to allow fuel into Gaza, which is essential for aid distribution, as an internet blackout looms due to a fuel shortage.
https://en.tempo.co/read/2025791/un-over-700000-palestinians-displaced-in-gaza-since-marchBangladesh has shifted its focus from India to China, with Foreign Minister Md Touhid Hossain describing the relationship as being at a "readjustment stage". Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus secured $2.1 billion in investments during his first state visit to China in March. Bangladesh and Pakistan have strengthened ties, including trade by sea, while India has imposed restrictions on Bangladeshi imports. Analysts warn that regional tensions may escalate unless New Delhi is satisfied with the electoral process in Dhaka.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/612941-after-revolution-bangladesh-warms-to-china-as-india-fumesIndia has not issued an official response to US President Donald Trump's comments about the BRICS group. Indonesia's senior economic minister Airlangga Hartarto is set to visit the US on Monday to oversee tariff talks. Malaysia, a partner country of BRICS, maintains its independent economic policies and is not focused on ideological alignment with the US. The BRICS group has presented itself as a haven for multilateral diplomacy amid global divisions and trade wars, with leaders condemning the recent bombing in Iran and warning about the threat of rising tariffs to global trade.
https://www.asiaone.com/world/lula-tells-trump-world-does-not-want-emperor-after-us-threatens-brics-tariffThe BRICS grouping of major emerging economies has been filling a soft-power vacuum left by the US, particularly in the Global South. At its two-day summit in Rio de Janeiro, member states took a firm stance on strengthening multilateralism, setting international AI standards, and tackling climate change. This shift indicates that BRICS is evolving into a credible alternative to the established international order, with countries like Japan's Sebastian Maslow recognizing its growing influence.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/08/world/politics/brics-soft-power-trump-analysis/Pakistan's Capital Development Authority (CDA) and the Embassy of Iraq have agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation through a memorandum of understanding. The agreement was reached during a meeting between CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa and Iraqi Head of Mission Abdul Qadir Sulaiman Al-Humaeri in Islamabad. The initiative aims to promote cultural exchange, people-to-people linkages, and urban development, with a focus on preserving cultural heritage, urban planning, infrastructure enhancement, and sustainable development.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40371535/islamabad-baghdad-to-come-in-twin-city-relationshipGermany is maintaining a long-term effort to support Ukraine through ongoing communication with the Ukrainian Armed Forces, facilitated by a special task force within the German Defense Ministry that has been operating for three years. German Foreign Office spokesperson Kathrin Deschauer emphasizes the importance of unity among partners, including the US, in ending the brutal war started by Putin three years ago and ensuring Ukraine enters negotiations from a position of strength.
https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/4012394-pistorius-to-visit-us-to-discuss-support-for-ukraine.htmlUN Secretary-General António Guterres will meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and other leaders to discuss Cyprus, amid a strong partnership between the UN and Türkiye, as they address ongoing conflicts such as the war in Ukraine and tensions in the Middle East.
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/fm-fidan-meets-un-chief-at-brics-summit-in-brazil-211210India is pushing for meaningful tariff concessions on its labour-intensive exports, such as footwear, garments, and leather, in exchange for granting market access to the US. New Delhi wants a deal that addresses both sectoral access and reciprocal tariffs on its exports. The goal of doubling bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030 appears unrealistic without broader tariff cuts, particularly on high-employment goods.
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/donald-trump-announces-new-tariffs-on-14-countries-says-close-to-making-deal-with-india-8840232?pfrom=home-ndtv_topscrollIndia is closely monitoring security in Afghanistan and urging international cooperation to prevent terrorist activities. The country has provided significant humanitarian assistance, including wheat, medicines, vaccines, and pesticides, to millions of Afghans since the Taliban took over in August 2021. India has also supported Afghan students through scholarships and fellowships, with over 2,000 students receiving aid since 2023, including nearly 600 girls and women. The country recognizes Afghanistan's potential role in connecting Central and South Asia and its economic development, and is committed to supporting the Afghan people's reconstruction efforts.
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