(2025-06-21). Analyst dismisses 'lie by rogue' Netanyahu over Iran's nuclear programme. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report A leading Middle East analyst has pushed back against US President Donald Trump's dismissal of the conclusion of his own national intelligence chief, who said in April that Iran is not building a nuclear weapon. Marwan Bishara, Al Jazeera's senior political analyst, said in an interview that Tulsi Gabbard, the US Director…
(2025-06-21). Thailand criticizes Cambodia over leaked phone call. ecns.cn Thailand's Foreign Ministry summoned the Cambodian ambassador on Thursday to deliver a protest letter, following a leaked phone call between Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodia's Senate President Hun Sen discussing border issues.
(2025-06-21). US envoy fumbles & accidentally accuses Israel of terror, then backtracks | UNSC. hindustantimes.com During a dramatic United Nations Security Council emergency briefing on the Middle East on June 20, 2025, U.S. Ambassador Dorothy Shea shocked delegates by mistakenly blaming Israel for acts of terror before quickly correcting herself. The slip, captured on camera, caused a stir in the chamber and drew gasps from diplomats. Ambassador Shea immediately clarified her statement, reaffirming U.S. support for Israel and condemning terrorism in all forms. Watch for more…
(2025-06-21). Philippines should return to right path of managing differences through dialogue & consultation, Chinese ambassador says. ecns.cn For the next 50 years in our relations, together, we need to overcome distractions, stay committed to the right course in our bilateral relationship, and work to return China-Philippines relations to a sound and stable track ⚪ one that will better serve the well-being of our combined 1.5 billion people.
(2025-06-21). Former New Zealand PM Helen Clark blames Cook Islands for crisis. asiapacificreport.nz By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific presenter/producer Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark believes the Cook Islands, a realm of New Zealand, caused a crisis for itself by not consulting Wellington before signing a deal with China. The New Zealand government has paused more than $18 million in development assistance to the Cook Islands after…
(2025-06-21). Concerns mounting over new energy crisis in EU as Russian gas transit via Ukraine ends. presstv.ir As the agreement allowing Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe expires on Tuesday, concerns are mounting over new energy crisis in EU.
(2025-06-21). Correspondence] Violence-related deaths in Nigeria: a public health crisis. thelancet.com Nigeria faces an epidemic of violence-related and criminally motivated deaths. Thousands of lives have been lost to acts of terror, with communities disrupted by village raids, student abductions, and attacks on road and rail travellers. These incidents have displaced millions, worsening an already dire humanitarian situation. Although traditionally framed as political, we argue that this crisis constitutes a security threat and a public health emergency, which has eroded advances in an already fragile health system.
(2025-06-21). Qatar holds talks with energy companies on risk of Iran conflict. newarab.com 
Qatar held crisis talks this week with energy majors after Saad Al Kaabi, CEO of state-owned QatarEnergy and the Gulf Arab state's energy minister urged companies to warn the U.S., British and European governments about the risks the conflict poses to gas exports from Qatar and the increasing threat to the global gas supply, they said. | An interruption to Qatar's liquefied natural…