Pakistan's Foreign Office reported that Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar had a telephone call with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, expressing concern over the situation in Kashmir and urging restraint on both sides to avoid escalation. Pakistan has asked its UN envoy to seek a meeting of the UN Security Council to brief the body on India's "aggressive actions" it claims are risking peace and security in the region.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2025/05/05/irans-foreign-minister-arrives-in-islamabad-amid-fears-of-india-pakistan-military-clash-over-kashmir-attack/175652Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with Japanese counterpart Yasuhisa Nakatani in their second meeting within six months. They discussed ways to boost India-Japan defence industrial cooperation and exchanged views on regional and international security. The two countries are exploring a reciprocal supply and services agreement, which would allow militaries to use each other's bases for repair and replenishment. They also reviewed the situation in the East and South China Seas, where Beijing has increased its military presence.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/rajnath-singh-gen-nakatani-meeting-india-japan-bilateral-talks/article69540439.eceThe recent rise in geopolitical risks is forcing global logistics chains to adapt, with Turkish President Bilgehan Engin noting that US President Donald Trump's newly announced tariffs may shift maritime trade routes, potentially benefiting Türkiye as a key player in Europe's search for new paths. The Middle Corridor, connecting Europe to Central Asia and China via Türkiye, has grown in importance due to changes in global supply chains and regional developments. Türkiye is strengthening its integration with Central Asia and the Middle East through initiatives like the Zangezur Corridor and the Development Road Project, which will establish a new trade corridor from the Persian Gulf to Türkiye and then to Europe.
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkiye-could-emerge-as-central-hub-for-new-trade-routes-208799China played a key role in re-establishing diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran after a seven-year hiatus. Chinese President Xi mediated talks with both countries' leaders, including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, who praised China's growing influence in regional and international affairs.
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202505/1333344.shtmlThe recent statements by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss have highlighted concerns over countries like China and Russia attempting to abandon international norms and re-emerge as global powers through a more aggressive and unilateral approach, reminiscent of the pre-World War II era. This shift is seen as a threat to the post-war international system, which was established after the devastating conflict that ended in 1945. The "law of the jungle" mentality, popularized by US President Theodore Roosevelt, emphasizes self-reliance and might over cooperation and diplomacy, values that are at odds with the collaborative framework of the United Nations and other global institutions.
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202505/1333366.shtmlThe European Union is expected to accelerate sanctions on Russia following recent missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, with a likely smaller package targeting Russian officers, politicians, and ships from the shadow fleet. The move comes as EU diplomats seek solidarity in pressuring Moscow amid the ongoing International Criminal Court investigation into war crimes committed during the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. A special tribunal aimed at prosecuting senior Russian and Belarusian leaders is set to be established, with a core group of countries including all EU member states except Hungary and Slovakia, and the G7 minus the US, backing the initiative.
https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-journalist-charged-war-criticism-flees-france/33405350.htmlThe Norwegian Refugee Council's head, Jan Egeland, has criticized Israel's plan to control humanitarian aid distribution in Gaza, calling it "fundamentally against humanitarian principles". The Israeli government claims there is enough food in the territory, but international organizations including the UN and NGOs have rejected the plan, which would allow only aid to a few concentration hubs in the south, potentially forcing people to move for supplies. This scheme would exacerbate the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, where the World Food Programme has depleted its food stocks and 25 bakeries have closed due to lack of flour and fuel.
https://www.jordantimes.com/news/region/norwegian-ngo-decries-israel-plan-take-over-gaza-aidSenator Musadik Masood Malik met with Azerbaijan's Ambassador Khazar Farhadov to explore cooperation in environmental conservation, climate resilience, and carbon trading. The federal minister proposed joint initiatives on Pakistan's untapped carbon market, while the ambassador reaffirmed commitment to stronger bilateral ties. Pakistan aims to expand investment to $2 billion, with Azerbaijan investing in solar energy projects that could generate returns through international carbon credit sales. The meeting also highlighted opportunities for joint ventures and sustainable development, as Pakistan positions itself as a hub for green industry.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40361101/minister-musadik-malik-says-pakistan-seeks-azerbaijan-partnership-on-carbon-trading-climate-resilienceKremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin might consider meeting with US President Donald Trump during a trip to Saudi Arabia later this month, but emphasized there are no specific plans or details on such a meeting. The meeting would be necessary and require preparation at various expert levels, including continued contacts between Moscow and Washington.
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