Pakistan is willing to engage in dialogue with India on outstanding issues including Jammu & Kashmir, water, trade and terrorism. The dispute over the Indus Waters Treaty has led to tensions between the two nations, with Pakistan denying allegations of orchestrating a deadly attack in April 2025 that killed 26 people. The treaty, signed in 1960, governs the use of rivers flowing into the Indus River basin, but there is no provision for unilateral suspension or termination. Arbitration proceedings began at the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague in 2016 under Article IX of the treaty, which provides a framework for dispute resolution between Pakistan and India over water-related issues.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1325120-pakistan-welcomes-arbitration-courts-ruling-on-indus-waters-treatyPakistan's Prime Minister has offered to engage in a dialogue with India on outstanding issues including Jammu & Kashmir, water and trade. The offer comes after the killing of 26 people in Indian-administered Kashmir in April, which led to heavy fighting between the two nations before a ceasefire was brokered by the US. Pakistan denies orchestrating the attack, while India accuses Islamabad. The dispute over the use of Indus River waters is governed by the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, signed with the World Bank's mediation, but neither country can unilaterally suspend or terminate it due to its clear dispute resolution systems.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1325255-sindhu-river-bilawal-fawad-trade-barbs-over-indus-river-historyIndonesian President Prabowo expressed support for a global collective effort to promote peace, particularly in resolving conflicts. He emphasized Indonesia and Malaysia's consistent support for Palestine's independence, advocating for a two-state solution to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
https://en.tempo.co/read/2022207/prabowo-and-anwar-issue-joint-statement-on-iran-israel-conflictThe Democratic Republic of Congo's representative, Hippolyte Kingonzila Mfulu, has expressed concerns over the security situation in eastern DRC, attributing it to continued Rwandan aggression. Rwanda has agreed to withdraw its troops from DRC territory unconditionally, but Mfulu warns that if they fail to comply, the US should impose sanctions. Rwandan Ambassador Martin Ngoga sees the agreement as a step towards lasting peace in the region, with a focus on implementing joint security coordination and addressing the threat posed by FDR, remnants of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.
https://africanews.com/2025/06/28/monusco-chief-lauds-drc-rwanda-peace-deal/US President Donald Trump stated he saved Iran from a "very ugly and ignominious death" after the Israeli bombing of Iranian nuclear sites, which began on June 13. He expressed willingness to consider further strikes if Iran's nuclear activity poses a threat, but also supports the return of international inspectors to examine the bombed sites. Trump believes Iran is "exhausted" and no longer wants to develop a nuclear weapon, citing his administration's actions as evidence. However, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi suggested that Tehran might refuse any inspection requests from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
https://www.geo.tv/latest/611321-slap-in-us-face-khameneis-jab-at-us-halts-trumps-iran-sanctions-ease-planUS lawmakers are pushing for details about the recent US strikes on Iran and the current status of its enriched uranium stockpile, amid criticism from Democrats that the damage was not as severe as claimed by President Trump. Trump had scrapped plans to ease sanctions on Iran and said he would consider further strikes if Iran's enrichment levels were deemed dangerous. The Senate war powers resolution, introduced by Senator Tim Kaine, aims to limit presidential powers in such situations, but its passage is uncertain due to opposition from House Speaker Mike Johnson, a close ally of Trump.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/611331-us-senate-blocks-effort-to-limit-trumps-iran-war-powersThe US trade war with Iran has overshadowed ongoing tariff negotiations, which have been hindered by confusion over who speaks for President Trump. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer are reportedly working at cross-purposes, competing for Trump's approval and causing frustration among trading partners. Insiders describe the situation as a "loyalty contest," with each advisor trying to give Trump what he wants. Negotiations with Japan have been particularly challenging due to the lack of coordination among the three advisors.
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-trade-war-failure/A think tank has criticized US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff on South Korea, labeling it as a "political" move. Meanwhile, Seoul is racing against time to finalize a trade deal before the exemption period ends, with top trade negotiator Kim Do-yeon holding talks with her US counterparts in Washington.
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-06-28/business/economy/Tariff-deals-could-be-wrapped-up-by-Labor-Day-Bessent-says-as-talks-pick-up/2340877UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has reached an agreement in principle with Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan to a weeklong ceasefire in El-Fasher, a city under siege by the paramilitary group led by Mohamed Hamdan Daglo. The ceasefire aims to allow humanitarian aid to reach civilians who are starving and trapped in the city. Guterres made the call after visiting the city, where shelling has killed 13 people, including three children, and injured 21 others. The UN is seeking a predictable and time-bound pause to facilitate safe humanitarian movements into and out of El-Fasher, with Assistant Secretary-General Martha Pobee suggesting that similar pauses could be applied to other areas in Sudan.
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