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Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni in Tehran on June 6, 2026, delivering messages from Pakistan's military chief and prime minister to Iran's supreme leader. The visit is part of Pakistan's intensified mediation efforts between the US and Iran, which have been ongoing for two months amid clashes in the Gulf.
Justice Secretary David Lammy said arrangements can be made to free British couple Craig and Lindsay Foreman, imprisoned in Iran on espionage charges they deny. Joe Bennett, son of Lindsay Foreman, called for a prisoner exchange involving an Iranian national held in the UK. Craig is on day 30 of a hunger strike, Lindsay on day 21.
OECD reports a historic 23% decline in official development assistance in 2025, with combined aid falling to US$174.3 billion. Canada cut $2.7 billion from its International Assistance Envelope starting November 2025, despite PM Mark Carney's campaign pledge not to cut foreign aid. Germany, the US, UK, Japan, and France accounted for over 95% of the drop.
Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah told Parliament that Nepal has encroached on Indian territory, a departure from past stances. He suggested lawmakers have sought China and UK mediation, but India rejected third-party intervention.
This commentary argues that Russia's geopolitical decline has weakened the partnership between Turkish President Erdogan and Russian President Putin, allowing Turkey to pursue its own interests more freely. The author contends that Ukraine benefits from this shift, as Turkey's increased independence alters regional dynamics.
This commentary argues that Australia's decision to buy secondhand nuclear submarines from the US under the Aukus deal signals a troubling shift in the alliance, questioning whether Australia should accept being treated as a lesser partner. The author suggests this raises broader concerns about the relationship's equity.
The commentary argues that the recent thaw in China-India relations is driven by necessity rather than trust, with both sides seeking to manage rivalry due to strategic and economic pressures. It contends that deep-seated mistrust and geopolitical competition will prevent full reconciliation.
Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal told Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday that Nepal seeks a 'transformative' relationship with India and holds no grudge. Talks focused on trade, energy, and connectivity, with no public mention of the border dispute. Khanal thanked India for fuel and fertiliser supplies during the West Asia crisis.
Former Canadian foreign minister Stéphane Dion told a Senate committee that Canada must increase diplomatic staff in Europe and set deadlines for EU agreements. He recommended making senior officials publicly accountable for each deal and criticized cuts to foreign service missions abroad.
The US embassy in Sarajevo warned it may reconsider its role in international peacekeeping in Bosnia after European states rejected the US-backed candidate for High Representative. The US supported Italian diplomat Antonio Zanardi Landi, while most European states backed France's envoy René Troccaz.