Pakistani forces have conducted military exercises as a response to India's actions following an April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 tourists. The exercises involve various units of the Pakistan Army using modern weapons in live-fire drills. In retaliation for the Indian suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and closure of the Wagah-Attari border crossing, Islamabad has ordered the expulsion of Indian diplomats and military advisers, cancelled visas for Indian nationals, and closed its main border crossing.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/602658-pakistan-army-conducts-large-scale-drills-amid-tensions-with-indiaIndonesia's President Prabowo attended the 2025 International Workers' Day commemoration event at Jakarta's National Monument, accompanied by several Red and White Cabinet ministers. He pledged to fulfill workers' demands, including enacting the Domestic Workers' Protection Bill. The government has successfully boosted investors' trust, contributing to a 15.9% increase in investment realization from January-March 2025 compared to the previous year. President Prabowo also announced the formation of a task force to accelerate job creation for affected workers, following a suggestion by Indonesian Trade Unions Confederation (KPSI) President Said Iqbal.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/353597/president-consistently-supports-workers-rights-welfare-measures-pco?utm_source=antaranews&utm_medium=desktop&utm_campaign=top_newsIndonesian President Prabowo has promised to ratify the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 188, a protection standard for workers in the maritime and fisheries sector. The promise was made after a request from General Chairperson of the Confederation of Indonesian Trade Unions (KSPSI), Jumhur Hidayat, who outlined demands of hundreds of thousands of fishermen and crew members working on fishing vessels. This move comes as Thailand is the only ASEAN country to have ratified the legislation implementing ILO Convention 188, which regulates protection standards for workers in these sectors.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/353601/prabowo-promises-to-ratify-ilo-convention-188-to-protect-workers?utm_source=antaranews&utm_medium=desktop&utm_campaign=popular_rightA global summit emphasized the need for developing nations to actively participate in the global economy, with leaders calling for courageous decisions on a shared green future. Dr Malik met with Dr Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, Qatar's Minister of Environment and Climate Change, to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation on environmental issues such as clean energy and wildlife protection.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/602715-pakistan-calls-for-global-cooperation-to-achieve-green-economy-at-geneva-summitUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio has assured India of cooperation against terrorism, following a phone conversation with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar amid tensions over the Pahalgam terror attack.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/us-committed-to-cooperation-with-india-against-terrorism-rubio-after-talks-with-jaishankar-1876161US Senator Marco Rubio spoke with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday to express support for India's efforts against extremism and urged Pakistan to cooperate in investigating the attack that killed over two dozen people.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40360459/us-urges-india-pakistan-to-de-escalate-tensionsUS Senator Marco Rubio spoke separately with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to express support for India in combating extremism and urge Pakistan's cooperation in investigating the Kashmir attack. The calls, made on Wednesday, are the highest levels of publicly known simultaneous diplomatic engagements from Washington aimed at reducing India-Pakistan tensions since the April 22 attack. Rubio condemned the attack as "terror" and urged Pakistani officials to cooperate in the investigation, while Sharif asked Rubio to urge India to dial down its rhetoric.
https://channelnewsasia.com/world/us-urges-india-and-pakistan-work-each-other-reduce-tensions-5101461US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to de-escalate tensions between the two countries, amid heightened diplomatic efforts following a recent visit by Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar to Pakistan. The call comes as India and Pakistan have been engaged in a series of high-level meetings to resolve outstanding issues, including the Kashmir dispute.
https://www.livemint.com/news/world/us-secy-of-state-rubio-eam-jaishankar-pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif-de-escalate-tensions-pahalgam-terrorist-attack-let-11746063562126.htmlUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged India and Pakistan to de-escalate tensions in Kashmir, telling Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to condemn the recent attack that killed dozens of people in the disputed region. The US wants both countries to work together to maintain peace and security in South Asia, with a focus on re-establishing direct communications between them.
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