South Africa's Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola warned that growing global fragmentation is fueling unprecedented turmoil, particularly affecting poorer nations, and urged a united G20 response. The remarks come as international cooperation is under strain due to multiple devastating conflicts and humanitarian crises. A meeting of G20 diplomats in South Africa discussed state rivalries, economic decoupling, and proxy conflicts undermining global stability. The talks are expected to set the tone for the November summit, where South Africa aims to champion Global South priorities such as climate resilience and debt relief.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40369831/g20-president-warns-global-turmoil-hurts-poorer-nationsUnited Nations Secretary-General António Guterres criticized the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, calling it "inherently unsafe" and stating that it is "killing people." The foundation, which relies on private US security and logistics firms, has been accused of militarizing humanitarian assistance and contributing to civilian displacement. Over 400 Palestinians have been killed attempting to access aid from UN and GHF operations since Israel eased its blockade in May. Guterres emphasized the need for a ceasefire in Gaza, saying "people are being killed simply trying to feed themselves and their families."
https://www.firstpost.com/world/it-is-killing-people-un-chief-slams-us-backed-gaza-aid-operation-as-unsafe-13901155.htmlIndonesia and Malaysia have reached an agreement to resolve their long-standing border dispute over the Ambalat Block in the Sulawesi Sea. The deal was announced after a bilateral meeting between Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta. Both countries agreed to cooperate on economic development through a joint framework, with a commitment to share natural resources found in the disputed area.
https://en.tempo.co/read/2022081/indonesia-malaysia-reach-deal-on-joint-management-of-ambalat-blockDoctors Without Borders has called for a halt to a relief effort in Gaza backed by Israel and the US, branding it "slaughter masquerading as humanitarian aid". The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, which began operating last month, is degrading Palestinians by design, forcing them to choose between starvation or risking their lives for minimal supplies. Over 500 people have been killed while seeking food in recent weeks, with nearly 4,000 wounded. The UN has warned of famine in the occupied Palestinian territory since Israel blocked deliveries of food and other crucial supplies in March.
https://channelnewsasia.com/world/doctors-without-borders-slams-ghf-aid-slaughter-gaza-5207671Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim are set to meet again in July to discuss key bilateral issues. The meeting, which took place at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, aimed to build momentum for resolving longstanding issues between the two nations. Topics discussed included maritime and land border negotiations, trade, investment, education, and regional matters such as the ASEAN Summits and security concerns like the conflict in Myanmar and the Thailand-Cambodia border dispute. The leaders also exchanged views on global issues like the Israel-Iran war and the Gaza humanitarian crisis.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/362477/prabowo-anwar-to-continue-bilateral-talks-in-july?utm_source=antaranews&utm_medium=desktop&utm_campaign=popular_rightIndia's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has urged China to seek a "permanent solution" to their decades-old border dispute during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun in Qingdao, Shandong province, China. The two countries have a 3,800km border in the Himalayas that has been largely undemarcated and disputed, leading to clashes between their troops in 2020 resulting in the deaths of 20 Indian and four Chinese soldiers. Singh called for bridging the trust deficit created after the standoff, as India seeks a more structured approach to resolving the issue.
https://www.asiaone.com/asia/india-seeks-permanent-solution-border-dispute-chinaIndian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun on Thursday during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's defence ministers' meeting in Qingdao, where they stressed the need for a structured roadmap to solve issues between the two countries. The two nuclear-armed nations share a 3,800 km border in the Himalayas, which has been largely undemarcated and disputed since their last major conflict in 2020, resulting in the deaths of 20 Indian and four Chinese soldiers. Singh also called for bridging the trust deficit created after the 2020 standoff, as India expresses concerns over China's inability to adopt a joint statement during the meeting.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40369884/india-seeks-permanent-solution-to-border-dispute-with-chinaSingapore's Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing has expressed caution about global security, highlighting the rise of conflicts both conventionally and in cyberspace. He emphasized that Singapore is not at war, but also cannot be complacent. Speaking ahead of SAF Day on July 1, Chan noted new developments in the global security order, warning of increased tensions.
https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/chan-chun-sing-defence-we-are-not-war-neither-are-we-peaceIndian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun in Qingdao, China, during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's defence ministers' meeting. The two countries have a disputed border of over 3,800km in the Himalayas and have clashed before, including a deadly incident in 2020 that resulted in the deaths of 20 Indian soldiers. Singh called for a structured roadmap to solve issues between the two nations and bridging the trust deficit created after the 2020 standoff.
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