The United Nations has been unable to distribute humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip due to Israeli restrictions. Despite a recent approval for 100 aid trucks to enter Gaza, UN teams were denied access to collect supplies at the Kerem Shalom crossing, citing security concerns. The Israeli government requires offloading and reloading of supplies on the Palestinian side, causing delays. The UN has expressed concern over rising malnutrition rates in Gaza, with UNRWA Director of Health Akihiro Seita warning that food shortages could worsen if aid continues to be blocked.
https://channelnewsasia.com/world/un-says-aid-not-distributed-yet-gaza-despite-trucks-entering-enclave-5142611The US and China have reached a temporary 90-day trade agreement, reducing tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30% and American imports from 125% to 10%. This pause is seen as short-term relief but not a definitive resolution to the ongoing global trade tensions. The agreement may temporarily ease economic pressures, but analysts warn that the impact of existing tariffs will likely deepen in the coming months, potentially exacerbating stagflation and recession risks.
https://www.thailand-business-news.com/economics/219353-us-and-china-establish-temporary-90-day-trade-agreement-but-tariff-economic-impact-expected-to-intensify-aheadUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the need for international cooperation to achieve a shared vision for peace, thanking France for its ongoing support. He also discussed potential steps toward a ceasefire and post-war reconstruction with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during their conversation.
https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3995202-zelensky-macron-discuss-defense-cooperation-weapons-production-in-ukraine.htmlThe ambassador emphasized the importance of global ocean governance, sustainable development, and maritime security, pledging to work collaboratively with the international community to establish an "ocean order" that promotes peace, tranquility, and win-win cooperation, aiming to build a shared future for the world's oceans.
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202505/1334534.shtmlCoordinating Minister Agus Harimurti Yudhoyos expressed confidence in ASEAN's ability to build a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable future through three strategies. He emphasized the importance of achieving sustainable prosperity for all levels of society, with sustainability as the main foundation for development.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/355997/ahy-presents-three-strategies-to-spur-asean-development?utm_source=antaranews&utm_medium=desktop&utm_campaign=popular_rightChina's embassy in Washington has strongly opposed comparing the crisis in Ukraine and the Taiwan issue, stating that they are of a different nature. The embassy emphasized that Taiwan is an integral part of China's territory and an internal matter, while China supports efforts to promote peace in Ukraine through dialogue and negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested that Beijing's policy towards Moscow might be affected by tariffs on Chinese imports, but the embassy rejected this idea, saying it would not impact China's stance on Taiwan.
https://www.fakti.bg/en/world/972563-beijing-responded-to-rubio-the-taiwan-issue-and-the-crisis-in-ukraine-have-nothing-to-do-with-each-other-the-island-isChina's proposal to exclude Taiwan from the World Health Organization (WHO) assembly was met with resistance, as no major Western country spoke in favor of the move. The US, which plans to leave the WHO, left its seat empty. Chinese Ambassador Chen Xu described the proposal as a challenge to the UN and post-war international order. China denied that Taiwan's exclusion is due to concerns over pandemic preparedness, calling it a "political lie".
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1313388-pakistan-china-oppose-motion-to-invite-taiwan-to-who-s-annual-assemblyThe European Union and Britain have imposed new sanctions on Russia, moving forward without waiting for the United States to participate, following a phone call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin that failed to achieve a ceasefire in Ukraine or additional US sanctions.
https://www.asiaone.com/world/eu-britain-go-ahead-new-russia-sanctions-without-waiting-trumpCanada's Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne expressed cautious optimism at the start of a G7 finance leaders' gathering in Banff, western Canada, as the group grapples with fallout from trade turbulence. He emphasized the need to "restore stability and growth" during his presidency, which comes amid concerns sparked by US President Donald Trump's return to office, including punishing tariffs on allies and adversaries. Champagne stressed the importance of fair and predictable trade rules, inviting Ukrainian counterpart Sergii Marchenko to open the meetings, and believes Canada can serve as a bridge between G7 members in turbulent times.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/canadian-host-of-g7-finance-talks-optimistic-despite-trade-turmoil/article_4d2fe558-f9b4-5750-985a-2144a0458ea4.html