Pulse of the Public
Pulse of the Public
Pulse of the Public
Military hostilities between the United States and Iran escalated sharply in the Strait of Hormuz following exchanges of missile strikes and attacks on oil tankers. Iran warned that U.S. energy assets across the Gulf remain vulnerable, triggering global concerns over maritime security and rising oil prices.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the first International Space Summit in Paris, advocating for international cooperation over confrontation and sustainable space exploration. He reaffirmed India's commitment to launching its own space station by 2035 and landing an astronaut on the Moon by 2040.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their first official phone call to discuss bilateral trade, domestic security, human rights, and global stability.
Twelve nations, including the UK, France, and Canada, have released a joint statement expressing intent to introduce national restrictions on trade in goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.