Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Pakistan hits back at fresh Afghan firing in Lower South Waziristan
Lower South Waziristan's deputy commissioner says Pakistani forces hit Afghan posts and mortar positions after unprovoked firing; no Pakistani casualties.
Marco Rubio
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Key developments
- Pakistan hits back at fresh Afghan firing in Lower South WaziristanLower South Waziristan's deputy commissioner said on Sunday that unprovoked firing from Afghan border posts on Pakistani checkpoints continued and that Pakistani forces responded 'immediately and effectively'.
- US, South Korea and Japan vow 'complete' North Korea denuclearisationUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and Japan's Toshimitsu Motegi reaffirmed their 'resolute commitment to the complete denuclearisation' of North Korea, the State Department said.
- Rubio hosts G20 ministers in Atlanta as Iran and Ukraine wars divideUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosts G20 foreign ministers in Atlanta on Friday, with Russia's Sergei Lavrov among those attending.
- Musk ordered Starshield slowdown for Ukraine, Wall Street Journal reportsThe Wall Street Journal reported that Musk capped the speed at which Ukrainian equipment could connect to Starshield, making some drones useless.
- Rubio defends US ties with Pakistan during India visitUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Pakistan is a country the US must have a relationship with, because it has nuclear weapons and for geographic reasons.
Asia
US, South Korea and Japan vow 'complete' North Korea denuclearisation
On the G20 sidelines in Atlanta, the US, South Korea and Japan reaffirmed 'complete denuclearisation' of North Korea as a Trump-Kim meeting at APEC is mooted.
Americas
Rubio hosts G20 ministers in Atlanta as Iran and Ukraine wars divide
Marco Rubio hosts G20 foreign ministers, including Russia's Lavrov, in Atlanta; a chair's summary, not a joint statement, is expected as wars divide members.
Technology
Musk ordered Starshield slowdown for Ukraine, Wall Street Journal reports
Musk ordered a slowdown of the Starshield service Ukraine's drones rely on, the WSJ reported, while Rubio said the decision rests with SpaceX, not Trump.
Islamabad
Rubio defends US ties with Pakistan during India visit
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington must keep a relationship with nuclear-armed Pakistan, citing geography, in an interview in India.
Asia
Rubio heads to India seeking to seal long-delayed trade deal
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Mumbai and Jamnagar to push a trade deal, days after Trump waived tariffs over India's purchases of Russian oil.
Europe
Trump suspends Russia sanctions for 60 days as Zelensky row deepens
Trump says suspending sanctions on Russia keeps Moscow at the table, while Zelensky says US intelligence sharing resumed but warns of a 'historic mistake'.
Americas
Trump administration asks Greece envoy Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign
The White House asked US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign over reports she sought money from a Trump supporter and took lavish hospitality.
Middle East
Israel blows up much of a south Lebanon town and demolishes homes in another, despite ceasefire deal
Israeli forces set off a huge blast in Mansouri near Tyre and demolished homes in Majdal Zoun, as Lebanon's PM pressed Washington for a full Israeli withdrawal.
Americas
US announces visa curbs on officials who obstruct return of abducted children; Pakistan named as treaty partner
Marco Rubio announced visa restrictions on foreign officials who obstruct the return of children abducted across borders. Pakistan is a Hague Convention party.