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World in Focus
July 23, 2025
Key Developments
Trump's Trump "Caught Off Guard" by Iran Holds Trilateral Nuclear Talks: Iran
Israeli Strikes: US President Donald Trump hosted trilateral nuclear talks with China and
was reportedly "caught off guard" by recent Russia, focusing on its nuclear program and
Israeli military actions in Syria and Gaza, strategies to counter potential international
including an air strike on a Catholic church. "snapback" sanctions. This meeting, aimed at
White House Spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt preventing or mitigating the re-imposition of
stated Trump immediately contacted Israeli PM UN sanctions. Iran accuses Western parties of
Netanyahu, expressing his view of the Gaza failing their commitments.
"carnage" as prolonged. Trump "wants the
killing to stop, seeks a ceasefire, and calls for Israel Strikes Houthi Targets in Yemen: The
the release of all hostages," signaling a rare Israeli military launched new air raids on Houthi
public divergence from Netanyahu's approach. targets in Yemen’s Hodeidah port, stating it was
countering terror infrastructure. In direct
Turkey Vows Direct Intervention Against response, the Houthi movement claimed
Any Attempt to Divide Syria: Turkish Foreign responsibility for new drone and missile attacks
Minister Hakan Fidan declared that Turkey on locations in Israel, including Ben Gurion
would directly intervene to prevent any airport, Ashdod, and Jaffa. The Houthis vowed
fragmentation of Syria or attempts by militants to continue their operations until Israel ends its
to gain autonomy, following recent clashes in offensive on Gaza and lifts the siege, signaling a
southern Syria. Fidan's warning, seemingly significant escalation in regional tensions.
aimed at Israel, condemned its strikes and
perceived efforts to destabilize the region by PMD Issues GLOF Alert for GB, KP:
seeking a divided Syria. He also cautioned Pakistan’s Meteorological Department issued a
Kurdish YPG militants against pursuing heightened glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs)
autonomy, terming such moves a direct threat to alert for Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Khyber
Turkey's security. Pakhtunkhwa. This warning followed severe
floods, attributed to climate change impacts,
Japan's Political Turmoil: Upper House which led to the rescue of over 200 stranded
elections, Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic tourists from GB’s Diamer district. The flood-
Party (LDP) has lost its majority. Prefectural related death toll in GB rose to five, with more
chapters are urging Prime Minister Shigeru tourists missing, while nationwide monsoon
Ishiba to resign, highlighting internal party rains have tragically claimed 234 lives since
dissent. June 26.
Upcoming Developments
China to Host EU Leaders This Thursday. China is set to host a high-level summit with European
Union leaders in Beijing this Thursday, July 24, commemorating 50 years of diplomatic relations. The
25th China-EU Summit will bring together top officials to address significant trade disputes, including
concerns over market access, trade imbalances, and Chinese overcapacity. Both sides aim to stabilize the
strained relationship and discuss broader global challenges, despite ongoing geopolitical and economic
pressures.
Indian PM Modi to Visit UK. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the United
Kingdom. Ahead of his arrival, India has reportedly raised significant concerns regarding the activities
of Khalistani extremists operating within the UK. This issue is being emphasized as a crucial point for
bilateral discussions, highlighting diplomatic tensions that are expected to feature prominently during
Prime Minister Modi's visit to London.
