India has rejected Pakistan's "nefarious agenda" at the United Nations Security Council, accusing Islamabad of deflecting attention from its own human rights violations and state-sponsored cross-border terrorism. India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, issued a sharp rebuttal during the UNSC's open debate on Children and Armed Conflict (CAC), calling out Pakistan for misusing the platform and violating the Council's agenda.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/national/at-unsc-india-exposes-pakistans-gross-hypocrisy-over-terror-and-child-rights-abuses/India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, has accused Pakistan of making politically motivated statements at the United Nations Security Council, casting unwarranted aspersions over UN processes and maligning India in discussions to advance a "nefarious agenda".
https://www.news18.com/india/politically-motivated-statements-india-calls-out-pakistans-nefarious-agenda-at-un-meet-ws-d-9404853.htmlA report by Amnesty International reveals that thousands of people from countries like Indonesia are being held in human trafficking and slavery complexes across 16 cities in Cambodia, including the Koh Kong Province. Victims, such as Indonesian citizen Daniel, were recruited for online fraud work but found themselves sold to other complexes, confined, and subjected to torture and ill-treatment. Survivors describe former casino and hotel buildings turned into forced labor camps with barbed wire, surveillance cameras, and armed guards.
https://en.tempo.co/read/2021691/amnesty-urges-indonesia-to-press-cambodia-on-online-scam-slavery-investigationNATO countries agreed to increase defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, a goal set by US President Donald Trump. The agreement was reached after two days of talks in The Hague, with Trump hailing it as a "monumental win" for America. The deal includes a commitment to collective defense and allows countries to use funds for broader security-related areas. Spain initially refused to agree but eventually signed the pledge. The agreement comes amid tensions with Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with NATO reaffirming its support for Ukraine's security. Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines, saying their meeting was "couldn't have been nicer".
https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2025/06/26/trump-hails-monumental-win-as-nato-agrees-to-hike-defence-spending-to-5pc-of-gdp/181709NATO successfully appeased US President Donald Trump at a summit in The Hague, avoiding sensitive topics like Ukraine and Russia strategy. The alliance agreed to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, surpassing the current 2% target, and reaffirmed the mutual defense pact with the US. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte's plan seemed to have worked, but it remains to be seen how the alliance will address these issues in the future.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/06/26/world/politics/nato-trump-questions/Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has emphasized the importance of strong ties between Europe and the US, citing his meeting with Donald Trump at the NATO summit in The Hague as a key factor in Ukraine's victory over Russia's invasion. Zelensky signed an agreement with the Council of Europe to establish a special tribunal to try top officials responsible for the invasion, which could potentially include Russian President Vladimir Putin.
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/zelensky-urges-trial-for-war-criminal-putin-210762European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is urging rapid decisions in trade talks with the US, warning that a lack of progress could lead to tariffs doubling from 10% to 20% or higher on EU imports. Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has called for calm, saying the EU will not be provoked into retaliatory measures unless an agreement is reached. French President Emmanuel Macron has also expressed concerns about a trade war among allies, while Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni are supportive of US President Donald Trump's approach. The EU has proposed a "Swiss cheese" deal with loopholes to shield key sectors such as steel, automobiles, pharmaceuticals, and aeronautics from tariffs.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/after-nato-deal-how-far-will-eu-go-for-trade-peace-with-trump/article_f5e04073-4056-5685-b7b8-636f7f09d878.htmlEuropean Commission President Kallas conducted an internal review on behalf of 19 EU member countries, which found that Israel may have breached the terms of the EU-Israel Association Agreement. The analysis cited a high number of civilian casualties and injuries, hospital attacks, and displacement of 90% of the population in the territory. Germany and Hungary oppose tearing up the agreement, but lesser measures such as slashing trade ties or sanctioning exports from illegal West Bank settlements could be considered with a qualified majority.
https://www.politico.eu/article/israel-gaza-humanitarian-european-union-nauseda-kaja-kallas/Trade talks between India and the US have hit a roadblock over disagreements on import duties for auto components, steel, and farm goods. Indian officials are pushing for a rollback of proposed 26% reciprocal tariffs set to take effect on July 9, along with concessions on existing US tariffs on steel and auto parts. The US side wants deeper import tariff cuts on farm goods like soybeans and corn, leading to disagreement between the two sides. An Indian delegation is expected to travel to Washington before the deadline, focusing on a broader agreement rather than a rushed interim deal. India prioritizes national interest in US trade talks, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking to position India as a key US partner to attract US firms like Apple and diversify supply chains away from China.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40369735/india-us-trade-talks-face-roadblocks-ahead-of-tariff-deadline-indian-sources-say