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Leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands and Japan issued a joint statement on Thursday strongly condemning Iran’s actions in the Gulf, warning that attacks on commercial shipping and energy infrastructure, along with the “ de facto closure ” of the Strait of Hormuz, pose a direct threat to global energy security and international stability. Representational Image: Six Pockets on X In the statement, the leaders said they “condemn in the strongest terms recent attacks by Iran on unarmed commercial vessels in the Gulf, attacks on civilian infrastructure including oil and gas installations, and the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iranian forces,” while expressing “deep concern about the escalating conflict.” Calling for immediate de-escalation, the group urged Tehran to “cease immediately its threats, laying of mines, drone and missile attacks and other attempts to block the Strait to commercial shipping,” and to comply with United Nations Security C...

Governments across Europe, North America, South Asia and the Middle East are scrambling to evacuate their citizens as the widening Iran war has shut large swaths of Gulf airspace, disrupted commercial aviation and left tens of thousands stranded, while leaders in Washington debated the war’s objectives even as international watchdogs sought to calm fears over nuclear risks. Chancellor Merz meets US President Trump; Via: Foc u s Online From Romanian pilgrims to tourists and diplomats’ families, foreign nationals have struggled to leave Israel, Lebanon and parts of the Gulf as major airlines canceled flights and regional airspace closures narrowed exit options.  Some evacuees described fear as missiles and drones crossed the skies, followed by relief upon reaching neighboring countries by land. Israel announced that Ben-Gurion Airport would reopen for limited incoming repatriation flights beginning early Thursday, initially allowing one passenger flight per hour, as governments coord...

India and Germany significantly upgraded their strategic partnership this week with a wide-ranging bilateral engagement between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, resulting in 27 outcomes across defence, energy, technology, education and migration.  This marked Merz’s first official visit to India and Asia since taking office, and came as both nations confront an unstable global order that has prompted a recalibration of partnerships rooted in democratic resilience and technological sovereignty. Sabarmati Ashram stands as a powerful reminder of Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals. Via: PM NaMo Chancellor Merz’s choice to begin his Asia diplomacy with India was framed by both governments as a signal of trust and alignment, with Modi describing the visit as “a strong testament” to the relationship.  The two leaders met in Ahmedabad on January 12, where they jointly participated in symbolic events such as a visit to Sabarmati Ashram and the International Kite ...