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Canadian summit of a doomed “G6”

19:17 18.06.2025 Alexander Gusev

Canadian summit of a doomed “G6”

The 51st summit of the Group of Seven (G7), held from June 15 to 17 at the Kananaskis ski resort in Alberta, Canada, suffered a major hiccup resulting from US President Donald Trump's early departure amid strong disagreements among members on key international issues, such as the conflicts in Ukraine …

Russian Foreign Ministry: “Israel’s continued, intensive attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran are unlawful under international law, pose unacceptable threats to international security, and drive the world closer to a nuclear catastrophe – the consequences of which will be felt globally, including in Israel itself”

13:15 18.06.2025

Russian Foreign Ministry: “Israel’s continued, intensive attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran are unlawful under international law, pose unacceptable threats to international security, and drive the world closer to a nuclear catastrophe – the consequences of which will be felt globally, including in Israel itself”

Russian Foreign Ministry Statement in connection with the escalation of the Iranian-Israeli conflict. The current escalation of the Iranian-Israeli conflict poses risks of further destabilisation across the region, particularly in the states neighbouring Israel and Iran. The firm and unwavering response of the global majority to Israeli strikes on Iranian …

FA: How Global Governance can survive – can G-7 sustain the rules-based order?

11:30 18.06.2025

FA: How Global Governance can survive – can G-7 sustain the rules-based order?

President Trump could have opened by talking about trade. He could have discussed the wars in the Middle East or the long-running, brutal war in Ukraine. But there was something else that appeared to be top of mind for Mr. Trump during Monday’s meeting in Canada of the leaders of …

‘The Responsible Statecraft’: The terrible cost of bringing Ukraine’s bodies home

11:28 18.06.2025

‘The Responsible Statecraft’: The terrible cost of bringing Ukraine’s bodies home

A spat over the return of 6,000 Ukrainian bodies lays bare the unforgiving economic and political challenge that Ukraine faces in bringing home its fallen, and the political storm that Zelensky will face when the war finally ends, ‘The Responsible Statecraft’ writes. The second round of the Istanbul peace talks …

Georgian Parliament Speaker accused the British Ambassador

11:27 18.06.2025

Georgian Parliament Speaker accused the British Ambassador

Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili accused the British Ambassador of interfering in the country's internal political processes. According to him, the British diplomat tried to influence the outcome of the parliamentary elections in the fall of 2024, acting in the interests of the opposition, @NGnewsgeorgia reports. "The fact is that …

MI6 appoints first female spy chief in its 116-year history

11:24 18.06.2025

MI6 appoints first female spy chief in its 116-year history

MI6 will be led by a female spy chief for the first time in its 116-year-old history, ‘The Daily Mail’ reports. Blaise Metreweli has been appointed as the next head of the Secret Intelligence Service, replacing Sir Richard Moore in the autumn. For decades, the 47-year-old has held some of …

CNN: “No Kings” protests draw crowds in cities across U.S.

11:38 17.06.2025

CNN: “No Kings” protests draw crowds in cities across U.S.

Demonstrators crowded into streets, parks and plazas across the U.S. on Saturday to protest President Trump, marching through downtowns and blaring anti-authoritarian chants mixed with support for protecting democracy and immigrant rights, CNN reports. Organizers of the "No Kings" demonstrations said millions had marched in hundreds of events. Governors across …

Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service: Ukraine, Britain plotting 'bloody provocations' against Russia

11:37 17.06.2025

Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service: Ukraine, Britain plotting 'bloody provocations' against Russia

According to Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service, Ukrainian special services have established the closest cooperation with the intelligence agencies of Britain. Amid growing problems on the battlefield, Vladimir Zelensky's regime and European security services are plotting a series of new anti-Russian provocations, Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said in a statement …

Blocking the Strait of Hormuz? A dangerous option

11:35 17.06.2025

Blocking the Strait of Hormuz? A dangerous option

Approximately 20 million barrels of oil and petroleum products – about one-fifth of the world’s oil supply - pass through the narrow Strait of Hormuz each day. Technically speaking, Iran can block the strait, which is only 40 km wide at its narrowest point. This capability is a significant leverage …

Pakistan vows to ‘stand behind’ Iran, calls for Muslim unity against Israel

11:34 17.06.2025

Pakistan vows to ‘stand behind’ Iran, calls for Muslim unity against Israel

Pakistan on Saturday vowed to “stand behind Iran” and called for Muslim unity against Israel after attacks on Iran, Anadolu reports. Speaking at the National Assembly, Pakistan Defense Minister Khwaja Asif said that Muslim nations should now launch an initiative to show unity against Israel. “Israel has targeted Iran, Yemen, …

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