India's Foreign Minister discussed the deadly Kashmir attack with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, urging cooperation between the two nuclear-armed neighbours to de-escalate tensions. The US expressed support for India in combating extremism and urged Pakistan to cooperate in investigating the attack that killed 26 people.
https://www.tbsnews.net/world/india-wants-kashmir-attackers-brought-justice-foreign-minister-tells-rubio-1131076India's move to suspend the 64-year-old Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan is a legal façade, lacking substantive evidence. The treaty has withstood three India-Pakistan wars and multiple military conflicts, including terrorist attacks on Indian parliament and Mumbai. India cites "cross-border terrorism" as a fundamental change of circumstances, but this lacks factual basis and rests on speculation. Unlike the Nicaragua case, where an obvious action by the US constituted a material breach, no direct or attributable act by Pakistan has been demonstrated. The move appears to be a reactive measure to sabotage Pakistan's agrarian economy, which is heavily dependent on the Indus Basin water flow.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1306942-is-the-indus-decision-legalIndia is likely to flag Pakistan's alleged support for terrorism when the IMF considers a $1.3 billion loan on May 9. Indian Foreign Minister Rajnath Singh told US Secretary of State Antony Blinken that "Pakistan has a history of supporting, training and funding terrorist organisations". The tension between India and Pakistan escalated after the Pahalgam attack, with Indian intelligence agencies suggesting Pakistani nationals were involved. US Senator Marco Rubio held talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, urging him to condemn the attack and re-establish direct communications. Pakistan's military is mobilizing its forces along the border with India, moving anti-aircraft weapons and large guns to the front areas.
https://www.firstpost.com/world/pahalgam-terror-attack-india-us-talks-rajnath-singh-pete-hegseth-13884721.htmlIndonesia's Foreign Minister Sugiono has urged the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to issue a new decision addressing Israel's failure to fulfill its international obligations as a UN member and occupying power in Palestine. Sugiono emphasized that Palestinians have the right to self-determination, as recognized by numerous UN resolutions, including those from 2004 and 2024. He highlighted Indonesia's support for the Palestinian people, citing the country's consistent stance on their rights at various international forums and bilateral meetings. Sugiono called for inputs from the Indonesian government and other parties to help ICJ judges deliver a just decision that will provide guidance in enforcing international laws and mitigating the humanitarian crisis faced by Palestinians.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/353557/israeli-violations-undermine-palestinian-peoples-rights-fmIndonesia has strengthened its trade ties with the US through high-level meetings and negotiations, including discussions with industry players like Boeing and Google. The country's position in the Indo-Pacific regional order and participation in multilateral forums such as ASEAN, G20, and APEC have enabled it to secure investment, technology transfer, and cooperation opportunities in digital economy and high-tech manufacturing sectors. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent praised Indonesia's quick response in negotiations, while the USTR has been appointed head of the US negotiating team to draft a fairer bilateral trade agreement. The Indonesian government has signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement with the USTR and formed three task forces to strengthen follow-up efforts, aiming to finalize the agreement within 60 days.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/353393/us-tech-giants-back-indonesia-in-tariff-negotiations?utm_source=antaranews&utm_medium=desktop&utm_campaign=popular_rightIndonesia's parliament is set to ratify an agreement with Vietnam next week, which sets boundaries for their exclusive economic zones in the South China Sea. The deal aims to reduce tensions over encroachments by Vietnamese fishermen in Indonesian waters and provide legal certainty for patrols and oil drilling. Indonesia hopes the agreement will ignore China's claims in the sea, while China disputes the ruling of an international tribunal that found its claims have no basis under international law.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2025/05/01/indonesia-poised-to-ratify-south-china-sea-boundary-deal-with-vietnam-lawmaker-says/175224Indonesian President's call for labor reform includes abolishing outsourcing, forming a task force for terminations, and enacting fair wages and protection bills. The Domestic Worker Protection Bill and Asset Seizure Bill are also being pushed by workers' unions, with the Association of All-Indonesian Workers’ Union (Aspirasi) urging companies to end exploitative internship practices that harm young workers. President Mirah Sumirat warns of the exploitation of Gen Z interns, citing examples like Sritex, Sanken, and Yamaha Music, where tens of thousands were laid off between 2020 and early 2025.
https://en.tempo.co/read/2002394/international-labor-day-honoring-the-struggle-of-workers-around-the-worldThe Iranian Foreign Ministry's official representative condemned new US sanctions against individuals and entities in Iran and other countries, calling them "economic terrorism" that aims to undermine friendly relations between developing countries. The US administration imposed restrictions on seven organizations based in Iran, the UAE, and Turkey, which are involved in the trade of Iranian oil and petrochemical products.
https://www.fakti.bg/en/world/968106-tehran-will-resist-pressure-from-washington-s-sanctionsIndia's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that perpetrators of the deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir should be brought to justice, as tensions between nuclear-armed Pakistan and India escalated. The US urged both countries to work together to "de-escalate tensions" during separate telephone calls. India expressed support for combating extremism and asked Pakistan to cooperate in investigating the April 22 attack that killed 26 people, mostly tourists. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged the US to press India to calm down rhetoric and act responsibly. The situation has led to diplomatic tensions, with both countries closing their airspace to each other's airlines and exchanging small arms fire across their border.
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