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A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the New Britain region of Papua New Guinea on Monday, registering at a depth of just 10 km, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre. The tremor occurred at approximately 01:17 pm local time, near New Britain Island, and while shallow, it did not prompt any tsunami alerts. Seismologists note that shallow quakes—those less than 70 km deep—tend to produce more intense shaking at the surface. However, […]

By Nitya Chakraborty The Israel-Iran war which entered its eighth day on Friday June 20 witnessed some major developments in the last 24 hours frustrating Tel Aviv’s desperate bid to speedily finish off its task of destroying Iran, especially Teheran. Chinese President Xi Jinping talked to Russian President Vladimir Putin late Thursday on the joint […]

Leaders at the 51st G7 summit convening in Kananaskis, Canada, are confronting an abrupt surge in hostilities between Israel and Iran, marked by intensified airstrikes, rising civilian casualties, and mounting diplomatic tensions. With missile barrages and pre‑emptive assaults already claiming hundreds of lives, the summit agenda has shifted dramatically, prioritising strategies to contain the conflict and avert a broader regional war.

Israeli forces launched “Operation Rising Lion” on 13 June, targeting Iran’s nuclear, ballistic missile, and military infrastructure—including key command centres and Iranian Revolutionary Guard facilities around Tehran—and killed high‑ranking officials and scientists. Iran retaliated with a wave of over 270 missiles, deploying new tactics that overwhelmed Israel’s air defences and struck densely populated urban areas such as Tel Aviv and Haifa. As of 16 June, at least five Israelis were killed and more than 100 injured in the latest overnight strikes. Iranian health authorities report a death toll of at least 224, predominantly civilians, and over 1,200 wounded.

The rapid escalation has introduced fresh complexity to international diplomacy. U.S. President Donald Trump vetoed an Israeli proposal to target Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, emphasising that such action would only inflame the situation. Trump has also signalled the possibility of brokering a deal, suggesting Iran “must make a deal before there is nothing left” and voicing optimism that peace negotiations could emerge from this crisis.

European leaders are urging urgent collective action. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz asserted at the summit that unity is essential to prevent Iran’s nuclear ambitions, uphold Israel’s right to self‑defence, curb escalation, and open diplomatic channels. He indicated that measures could include sanctions, and emphasised cooperation with regional actors such as Oman to reduce tensions with Iran and Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Meanwhile, Ursula von der Leyen and Emmanuel Macron deployed diplomats to press for negotiation, although Macron’s optimism about a swift resolution contrasts with ongoing military deployment in the region.

Britain has signalled readiness to support Israel with defensive and civil aid while advocating restraint. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reinforced diplomatic engagement with Trump, Netanyahu, and Gulf leaders, and authorised RAF Typhoon jets as a contingency against potential Iranian threats to UK bases. Nonetheless, Iran has dismissed ceasefire calls while military operations continue.

Canada, hosting the summit, has abandoned the traditional joint communiqué, opting instead for chair’s summaries to manage discord—particularly over trade and Middle East policy—between the U.S. and other participants. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasised the summit focus on peace, security, supply chains, and jobs—prioritising a co‑ordinated response to the Israel‑Iran crisis.

G7 officials are crafting a unified statement urging Iran to halt its nuclear programme and Israel to pause expansive military action, signalling tangible diplomatic pressure backed by clear consequences for non‑compliance. However, persistent disagreements across the bloc—over trade, relations with Russia, and climate policy—complicate efforts to forge a consensus.

Regional actors are mobilising diplomatic channels. Qatar and Oman are reportedly engaged in shuttle diplomacy to de‑escalate the conflict. Simultaneously, Iran‑backed groups, including militias in Iraq and Houthis in Yemen, are extending hostilities across front lines, prompting concern that the confrontation may metastasise into a wider regional war.

The humanitarian fallout is grave. Large‑scale displacement is underway as Iranians flee Tehran after warnings issued by Israeli forces to civilians near weapons facilities. Hospitals in northern provinces are stretched, while the Iranian Red Crescent has launched mobile clinics to address urgent needs. Energy markets have also reacted sharply: Brent crude prices spiked as Gulf insecurity intensified.

Analysts warn the conflict risks triggering retaliatory terror attacks in the West and disrupting global energy security. The G7 faces a pivotal test: coordinating military readiness, civilian protection, sanctions, nuclear non‑proliferation, and active diplomacy, all while preserving internal unity amid geopolitical divisions.

By Nitya Chakraborty On Thursday June 12, Indian diplomacy under the Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached its lowest ebb when India abstained in the United Nations General Assembly from a vote on a resolution demanding an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. The 193 member UN general assembly passed the resolution overwhelmingly with 149 […]

A decisive £14.2 billion funding package has been confirmed to propel the construction of the Sizewell C nuclear power station and to seed the development of the country’s first small modular reactor fleet. The government asserts this marks a pivotal moment in reshaping the national energy landscape, targeting energy security, net‑zero goals, and economic growth through job creation and industrial benefits. Energy secretary Ed Miliband described the commitment as heralding […]

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 June 2025 – May proved to be a rather challenging month for gold traders. XAUUSD, the primary financial instrument for trading gold, fluctuated in a relatively broad range between $3,120 and $3,435 per ounce (oz), but finished the month virtually unchanged, narrowly recording a fifth consecutive monthly gain. Although trading started on a bearish note, XAUUSD found support […]

By T N Ashok NEW YORK: US President Donald Trump has virtually called off his peacemaking efforts with Ukraine and Russia to break their ongoing conflict after his two-hour talk on Monday with so-called buddy Russian President Vladimir Putin ended in a no entry zone. Now the Vatican has entered the scene to host the […]
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Lakshmi Mittal, the steel magnate and one of Britain’s wealthiest individuals, has secured ownership of a lavish mansion in Dubai’s Emirates Hills, a neighbourhood often referred to as the “Beverly Hills of Dubai.” The transaction, completed earlier this year, underscores the growing trend of affluent individuals investing in the city’s luxury real estate market. Emirates Hills, developed by Emaar Properties, is renowned for its exclusivity and opulence. […]

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of New Britain’s Kimbe town in Papua New Guinea at approximately 9:04 pm local time on April 4, 2025. The United States Geological Survey reported that the earthquake’s epicenter was located about 120 miles east of Kimbe, at a shallow depth of six miles. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued alerts for potential tsunami waves ranging from one to […]

By Nitya Chakraborty Europe, which has always been vocal about its past history and civilization as well its contribution to the making of the modern world, has never faced such humiliation in the hands of its transatlantic ally the USA in the last eighty years since the end of the Second World War in 1945.The […]
By Nitya Chakraborty Indrajit Gupta, the dedicated Communist leader of India in the last century and an outstanding Parliamentarian dominated the country’s trade union movement and the Left movement for the last sixty years of the 20th century. He belonged to that generation of leaders from undivided Bengal whose sense of patriotism and deep anguish […]

President Donald Trump has expressed a desire to negotiate a new nuclear agreement with Iran, aiming to address escalating concerns over Tehran’s advancing uranium enrichment activities. In a move to initiate dialogue, Trump dispatched a letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, proposing direct talks to forge a revised pact. The letter, facilitated by a senior adviser to the President of the United Arab Emirates, underscores […]

European nations are accelerating defense initiatives in response to concerns over the United States’ commitment to NATO under President Donald Trump. French President Emmanuel Macron has urged European Union members to increase defense spending to between 3% and 3.5% of GDP, citing the necessity for Europe to assume greater responsibility for its security. The European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, has proposed an €800 billion […]

By Nitya Chakraborty Is the global geopolitics moving a full circle after 80 years since the end of the Second World War in 1945? The question is now extremely relevant after the world saw on Friday in TV channels the unprecedented spat between the United States president Donald Trump and the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy. […]
By Nitya Chakraborty February 2025 is not just the moment of truth for the European nations and NATO members but also time for reckoning for the Global Left and the peace movement which are still sizing up the dimension of the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s emergence as a peacenik to end the three […]
By Ben Chacko LONDON: The geopolitics of Europe are moving. The least we should demand of our elected representatives in Parliament is a frank discussion of that. We have been denied one. When Russia launched its illegal invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Labour MPs who signed a Stop the War Coalition statement condemning that […]
By Satyaki Chakraborty U.S. President Donald Trump has started breaking all conventions about abiding by international laws b h announcing the U.S. government’s sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) taking the plea that the ICC is biased against the U.S. and Israel. Donald Trump launched sanctions against the global body, which is seen as […]
By Nitya Chakraborty Exactly six months have passed since the installation of the interim government in Bangladesh on August 8, headed by Dr. Mohammad Yunus, three days after the ouster of the Awami League government led by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Hasina, daughter of the founder of the present Bangladesh, the late Sheikh Mujibur […]

Successful Event Draws 200,000 Global Visitors with Hong Kong’s Local Creativity 29 January to 2 February 2025: 38 Featured Creations & 16 Visiting Hong Kong Comics Artists/ Illustrators Watch drawing demonstrations by Hong Kong comics artists in real-time at one of the top three major overseas comics festivals in the world February to May 2025: All the participating artists will be invited to share their exchange experiences […]

By Saifur Rahman Government of Iraq is undertaking a number of reforms including extending sovereign guarantees to boost foreign investment and trade to re-build its economy badly affected from the Gulf War, sectarian strife, terrorism and COVID-19, a top official told delegates at a conference in Dubai. “We have unified the tax system in Iraq and are currently in the process of empowering the private sector to […]

By Nitya Chakraborty Year 2025 is going to witness a new era of global advance of far right led by the incoming U.S. President Donald Trump and his acolyte, the richest man of the world Elon Musk. It will be a unique combination fusing the brand of Trump with the big money and tech skills […]

Matein Khalid The dramatic events of last week in Syria have only boosted President Erdogan’s role as the preeminent regional powerbroker in the heart of the Arab Levant as Turkish armed/financed Sunni militias engineered their collapse of the 54-year-old Assad dynastic tyranny in Damascus. Syria is once again a de facto Turkish protectorate, as it was in the five centuries since Sultan Selim Yavuz vanquished its Mamluk […]

A Hong Kong court has sentenced over 30 prominent pro-democracy activists to prison terms ranging from four to ten years in what has been described as the largest national security case since the imposition of the Beijing-backed security law in 2020. The sentences, handed down on Tuesday, mark a significant moment in the city’s ongoing crackdown on dissent, further diminishing hopes for political freedoms that once defined […]

By Nitya Chakraborty On November 5 late night, even before the presidential election results gave Donald Trump a majority of 270, former President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro wrote an ecstatic message in X the former Twitter congratulating his mentor on his magnificent win saying this will have a big impact on Latin American politics. Bolsonaro […]
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