Author: Hammad Saeed

Hamad Saeed has been associated with journalism for 14 years, worked with various newspapers and TV channels, reporting from departments of LDA, PHA, WASA, Customs, LWMC apart from crime, courts and political affairs.
Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazan, Russia.
DIPLOMACY

Xi Jinping says China and Russia have established an effective framework for major neighbor countries to coexist

Chinese President Xi Jinping stated on Tuesday that China and Russia have established an effective framework for major neighboring countries to coexist, characterized by non-alliance, non-confrontation, and not targeting any third parties. These comments were made during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, following Xi’s arrival in Kazan for the 16th BRICS Summit. Highlighting that this year marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations … Continue reading Xi Jinping says China and Russia have established an effective framework for major neighbor countries to coexist

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BRICS summit signals Russia is not isolated

Nearly three years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which drew widespread condemnation from nations around the world, President Vladimir Putin is convening a summit with over a dozen world leaders. This move signals that he is not isolated, as an emerging coalition of countries rallies behind him. The three-day BRICS summit, commencing on Tuesday in Kazan, a city in southwestern Russia, marks the first gathering … Continue reading BRICS summit signals Russia is not isolated

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Russian President Vladimir Putin meets Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of a cultural forum dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the birth of the Turkmen poet and philosopher Magtymguly Fragi, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.
DIPLOMACY

Putin and Pezeshkian emphasized the strengthening economic relationship between their nations

Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in discussions with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday in Turkmenistan, where both leaders emphasized the strengthening economic relationship between their nations and their aligned perspectives on global issues, a development that raises concerns in the United States. In opposition to Washington and the European Union regarding Russia’s military actions in Ukraine, which Putin frames as part of a broader … Continue reading Putin and Pezeshkian emphasized the strengthening economic relationship between their nations

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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
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US foreign policy indicates that the US-Russian tensions are likely to persist

The 2024 American presidential campaign has been characterized by a series of extraordinary occurrences. These events include legal actions against one candidate and family members of the current president, assassination attempts on Donald Trump, and the unprecedented scenario of Joe Biden being compelled to withdraw from the race by his own party. Collectively, these developments have transformed the election process into a remarkable spectacle. At … Continue reading US foreign policy indicates that the US-Russian tensions are likely to persist

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A year after the war, Gaza in ruins, it would take 14 years to remove the rubble

In the remnants of his two-story house, 11-year-old Mohammed collects pieces of the collapsed roof into a damaged bucket and crushes them into gravel, which his father will use to create gravestones for those lost in the Gaza conflict. “We gather the debris not to construct homes, but for tombstones and graves—transitioning from one tragedy to another,” explains his father, Jihad Shamali, 42, a former … Continue reading A year after the war, Gaza in ruins, it would take 14 years to remove the rubble

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Jared Kushner, son-in-law of former U.S. President Donald Trump
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Jared Kushner discussed US-Saudi diplomatic negotiations related to Israel with Crown Prince

Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of former U.S. President Donald Trump, has engaged in discussions regarding U.S.-Saudi diplomatic negotiations related to Israel with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on several occasions since his departure from the Trump administration, according to a source familiar with the matter. The source did not specify the timing of these discussions or whether they took place prior to or following the … Continue reading Jared Kushner discussed US-Saudi diplomatic negotiations related to Israel with Crown Prince

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Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting
DISPUTES

Khamenei says Iran and its regional allies will not retreat in the face of Israel

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated on Friday that Iran and its regional allies will not retreat in the face of Israel, following an Israeli strike on Beirut believed to have aimed at the potential successor to the late Hezbollah leader. Khamenei described the recent actions of Iran’s armed forces as “completely legal and legitimate” during a rare appearance at Friday prayers in Tehran, referencing … Continue reading Khamenei says Iran and its regional allies will not retreat in the face of Israel

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Is US military action in the Middle East making Israel safer?

On October 1, Iran executed a significant aerial assault on Israel as a response to the killings of high-ranking Hezbollah and Hamas officials, along with several Iranian officers in Beirut and Tehran. In preparation for this offensive and to bolster its ally Israel, the United States enhanced its already substantial military presence in the Middle East. American destroyers played a crucial role in intercepting the … Continue reading Is US military action in the Middle East making Israel safer?

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban
DISPUTES

Orban says EU is heading towards “economic cold war” with China

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban expressed concerns on Friday regarding the European Union‘s trajectory towards an “economic cold war” with China, as EU leaders prepared for a crucial vote on imposing tariffs on imports of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). On this day, EU member states were set to decide whether to implement tariffs of up to 45% on Chinese-made EVs for the next five years, … Continue reading Orban says EU is heading towards “economic cold war” with China

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Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi seen during official meeting in Kiev.
DISPUTES

Could the provision of Indian ammunition to Ukraine put a strain on Modi’s relationship with Putin?

During his visit to Moscow in early July, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi characterized Russia as New Delhi’s “trusted ally” and “all-weather friend,” highlighting the long-standing strategic partnership between the two countries. However, this relationship is now facing scrutiny, particularly following reports that Kyiv has obtained Indian ammunition for use in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. An investigation by Reuters indicates that Indian shells, purchased by … Continue reading Could the provision of Indian ammunition to Ukraine put a strain on Modi’s relationship with Putin?

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