Alberta 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/65062014US President Donald Trump has urged Iran to negotiate a nuclear deal before facing "even more brutal" attacks by Israel, following the latter's pre-emptive strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and government personnel. Trump was aware of Israel's operations in advance, according to him. He warned that Iran must agree to not develop a nuclear weapon or face severe consequences.
https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-america/trump-applauds-israeli-strikes-says-iran-now-has-second-chance-to-make-a-deal-20250614-p5m7dd.htmlThe 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 UN Security Council is urging restraint from Israel and Iran amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Ambassador Asim from Pakistan called for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the crisis, while UN Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo warned of the dangers of a wider regional conflict. Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi emphasized that nuclear sites must never be targeted and offered his agency as a neutral platform for dialogue and technical engagement to promote transparency, security, and peaceful resolution in Iran.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/609109-pakistan-strongly-condemns-israels-aggression-against-iranThe US government is detaining Palestinian activist Mahmoud for his speech about Palestine, with senior staff attorney Brett Max Kaufman of the American Civil Liberties Union stating that such detention is rare and likely intended as punishment.
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2025/06/13/NJ-Judge-allows-Mahmoud-Khalil-remain-detained/9311749858495/The 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.
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