Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, welcomed a Jordanian delegation led by Ambassador Al Qatarneh. The UAE and Jordan have deep-rooted ties built on mutual understanding and shared values established by late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan and King Hussein Bin Talal. This visit aims to institutionalise consular cooperation and strengthen mechanisms for joint action, with the UAE showcasing its high institutional readiness in managing emergency scenarios.
https://www.gulftoday.ae/news/2025/05/10/uae-jordan-to-enhance-consular-cooperationLeaders from the UK, France, Poland, Ukraine, and Germany met at the Mariinskyi Palace in Kyiv on May 10, 2025, to discuss ongoing tensions. Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, Donald Tusk, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Friedrich Merz attended the meeting, which aimed to address the situation in Ukraine.
https://channelnewsasia.com/world/ukraine-europe-leaders-visit-france-uk-germany-russia-war-5121476The military chiefs of Ukraine, the UK, and France discussed deploying a joint security force to Ukraine in April, with the aim of supporting Ukraine's efforts against Russian aggression. The meeting in Kyiv marked a significant development in the international response to the conflict, as partner forces from the three countries considered providing troops to bolster Ukraine's defenses.
https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3991517-discussions-ongoing-regarding-configuration-of-partners-security-contingent-in-ukraine-mfa.htmlUS Secretary of State Marco spoke with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, urging both countries to identify methods to de-escalate tensions following India's Operation Sindoor and Pakistan's unsuccessful attempt to attack 15 Indian cities. Marco proposed US support in facilitating productive discussions to avert future disputes, emphasizing the need for direct communication to avoid miscalculation.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/us-secretary-of-state-speaks-with-eam-jaishankar-pakistani-fm-offers-assistance-for-constructive-talks-1878016A coalition of world leaders, including British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, urged Russia to accept a proposed 30-day cease-fire in Ukraine. The meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv aimed to agree on the proposal, which would pause fighting if accepted.
https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-uk-france-germany-poland-cease-fire-kyiv-russia-coaltion/33410150.htmlUS-China trade tensions may ease as high-level talks are set to take place, potentially leading to a reduction in tariffs between the two nations. The meeting is expected to focus on economic cooperation and trade agreements, with US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping likely to discuss ways to improve relations and reduce tensions.
https://www.livemint.com/news/world/taiwans-new-strategy-make-china-fear-the-pain-of-an-invasion-11746870400290.htmlChina has expressed concern over the escalation in fighting between India and Pakistan, urging both countries to prioritize peace and stability. The Chinese foreign ministry stated its concerns through two separate statements, calling on India and Pakistan to return to peaceful means of resolving their differences and avoid further escalating tensions. The tensions began after a militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26 people, mostly Indian tourists.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3309869/china-calls-restraint-india-pakistan-military-conflict-escalates?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionThe leaders of Britain, France, Germany, and Poland met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv to discuss a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. The meeting comes after Russia's Vladimir Putin hosted his allies at a Victory Day parade in Red Square. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk attended the summit, which is the first time all four leaders have visited Ukraine together.
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3309849/europes-leaders-call-ukraine-ceasefire-unprecedented-kyiv-visit?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionThe leaders of France, Britain, Germany, and Poland are set to make a historic joint visit to Ukraine, with French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowing to increase pressure on Russia until it agrees to a ceasefire. The visit comes after US President Donald Trump proposed a 30-day unconditional ceasefire, which Russia has resisted so far. The leaders will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, reaffirming their commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and security, and discussing the possibility of a European force to provide Ukraine with security after the war.
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