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Iran is seeking to resolve the ongoing tension between Syria and Turkiye. Syria has welcomed the intervention by Iran. Iran said that it is ready to offer a political solution.

Iran seeks to resolve Syria-Turkiye tension

Russia getting ready for war in Ukraine now this is a question that has been worrying the west as of now and there has been a massive true build up along Ukraine's borders but if you go by what Vladimir Putin says his words say that Moscow doesn't want any kind of conflict with Ukraine according to the Russian president Moscow is trying to avoid any conflicts with both Ukraine and the West.

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After North Korea destroyed a joint liaison office symbolic of peace in the peninsula, South Korean authorities were quick to issue a statement.

On Tuesday, the South Korean representatives said that that they will respond “sternly” if the neighbouring country, under the leadership of Kim Jong-un continues to issue threats and pursue excesses.

Kim You-geun, the deputy national security adviser of South Korea claimed that the destruction "broke the expectations of all people who hope for the development of inter-Korean relations and lasting peace on the peninsula”.

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"We're making clear that the North is entirely responsible for all the consequences this might cause," he said.

Over the last two weeks, North Korea has continuously accused its southern neighbour of helping smuggle anti-Kim material like literature and pamphlets into the country to stir trouble for the leader and to trigger defection of people from the country.

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South Korea recently announced plans to monitor this claim, and to strictly disallow transportation of any such material across the border, and to penalise people involved in the circulation of such literature.

International response to the bombing was swift. Russian authorities responded to the bombing of the liaison office by saying that they were “concerned”, while adding to call for “restraint” between the two countries.

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The inter-Korean liaison office was seen as a symbol of steps taking by the country to reconcile with each other.

Russian spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia was closely monitoring the situation in the Korean peninsula, while adding that the country had no plans to issue a diplomatic dialogue to deal with the crisis directly.

Kim Jong-Un's sister had recently warned that the North-South liaison office would soon be seen "completely collapsed".

After North Korea destroyed a joint liaison office symbolic of peace in the peninsula, South Korean authorities were quick to issue a statement. On Tuesday, the South Korean representatives said that that they will respond “sternly” if the neighbouring country, under the leadership of Kim Jong-un continues to issue threats and pursue excesses.

After North Korea destroyed a joint liaison office symbolic of peace in the peninsula, South Korean authorities were quick to issue a statement. On Tuesday, the South Korean representatives said that that they will respond “sternly” if the neighbouring country, under the leadership of Kim Jong-un continues to issue threats and pursue excesses. Kim You-geun, the deputy national security adviser of South Korea claimed that the destruction "broke the expectations of all people who hope for the development of inter-Korean relations and lasting peace on the peninsula”. Also read: North Korea blows up inter-Korean liaison office "We're making clear that the North is entirely responsible for all the consequences this might cause," he said. Over the last two weeks, North Korea has continuously accused its southern neighbour of helping smuggle anti-Kim material like literature and pamphlets into the country to stir trouble for the leader and to trigger defection of people from the country. A North Korean soldier is seen beside his guard post inside North Korean territory in this picture taken near the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas in Paju, South Korea, June 16, 2020 | Reuters South Korea recently announced plans to monitor this claim, and to strictly disallow transportation of any such material across the border, and to penalise people involved in the circulation of such literature. International response to the bombing was swift. Russian authorities responded to the bombing of the liaison office by saying that they were “concerned”, while adding to call for “restraint” between the two countries. Also Read: North Korea ' fully ready' to send troops into demilitarised zone The inter-Korean liaison office was seen as a symbol of steps taking by the country to reconcile with each other. Russian spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia was closely monitoring the situation in the Korean peninsula, while adding that the country had no plans to issue a diplomatic dialogue to deal with the crisis directly. Kim Jong-Un's sister had recently warned that the North-South liaison office would soon be seen "completely collapsed".

'North completely responsible for consequences', echoes South Korea after liaison office bombing

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe warned of unintended clashes in the crisis-hit Middle East after meeting the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-president-expects-positive-change-if-us-ends-economic-war-226665">Iranian president in Tehran</a> on Wednesday, amid a brewing confrontation between Iran and the United States.

As a US ally that also has good<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-to-ask-japans-abe-to-mediate-over-us-oil-sanctions-officials-226578"> diplomatic relations with Iran</a>, Japan could be in a unique position to mediate between the Islamic Republic and the United States.&nbsp;

"Armed conflict needs to be prevented at all costs. Peace and stability in the Middle East is indispensable not only for this region but for global prosperity. No one is hoping for war," the Japanese leader said.

"We would like to play the maximum role we can for easing tension. That is what brought me to Iran," said Abe, whose two-day visit is the first by a Japanese leader to Iran since its 1979 Islamic Revolution.&nbsp;

While Abe did not mention Japan`s currently suspended purchases of Iranian oil, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that Japan wants to keep buying Iranian oil.&nbsp;

"In our meeting, Mr. Abe said that Japan was interested in continuing buying Iran`s oil," Rouhani told a joint news conference with Abe, broadcast live on state TV.&nbsp;

Earlier, two Iranian officials told Reuters that Tehran would ask Tokyo to mediate between it and Washington to ease oil sanctions on Iran. "America should either lift the unjust oil sanctions or extend the waivers or suspend them," one senior official said.

To slash Iran`s oil exports, Washington has revoked waivers since May that had allowed some countries, including Japan, to continue buying Iranian crude and has effectively ordered countries to stop purchasing Iranian oil or face sanctions of their own.

Despite pushing for imports to continue, Japan has stopped importing oil from Iran for now to avoid U.S. sanctions.

On a visit to Japan last month, U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Abe`s help in dealing with Iran, highlighting what he called the "very good relationship" between Tokyo and Tehran.

Strains between Washington and Tehran have sharply increased in recent weeks, a year after the United States abandoned a 2015 nuclear agreement between Iran and world powers to curb Tehran’s nuclear programme in exchange for the lifting of sanctions.

"Iran will remain committed to the deal, which is important for the security of the region and the world. Tehran and Tokyo both oppose nuclear weapons," said Rouhani.

Trump cranks up pressure on Iran

Washington, calling the nuclear deal flawed and seeking to push Iran into new negotiations, intensified sanctions from the start of May, ordering all countries and firms to halt imports of Iranian oil or be banished from the global financial system.

It has also dispatched extra armed forces to the region to counter what it describes as Iranian threats.

Iran has warned against any military aggression.

"Iran will never initiate a war but will give a crushing response to any aggression," Rouhani said.

"The source of tensions is America`s staged economic war against Iran. As soon as this war ends, we shall see a very positive development in the region and in the world."

Abe has talked to US regional allies like Israel`s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who have supported Trump`s Iran policy.

Iran said in May that after 60 days it would resume its enrichment of uranium beyond the low fissile purity - suitable for civilian nuclear power generation - allowed under the deal, unless other powers stuck to their commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal.&nbsp;

European parties the deal have promised to help Iran find other ways to trade, although with no success so far.&nbsp;

Japan wants to do as much as possible towards peace and stability in the Middle East," Abe said in Tokyo ahead of his departure, according to Iranian TV.

But just hours before Abe`s visit to Iran, Yemen`s Iran-backed Houthi rebels carried out a missile attack on a civilian airport in southern Saudi Arabia which wounded 26 people.

The Western-backed, Sunni Muslim alliance that has been battling the Houthis in Yemen said the attack was proof of Tehran`s support for what it called cross-border terrorism.

Abe will also meet the Islamic Republic`s top authority, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe warned of unintended clashes in the crisis-hit Middle East after meeting the Iranian president in Tehran on Wednesday, amid a brewing confrontation between Iran and the United States.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe warned of unintended clashes in the crisis-hit Middle East after meeting the Iranian president in Tehran on Wednesday, amid a brewing confrontation between Iran and the United States. As a US ally that also has good diplomatic relations with Iran, Japan could be in a unique position to mediate between the Islamic Republic and the United States. "Armed conflict needs to be prevented at all costs. Peace and stability in the Middle East is indispensable not only for this region but for global prosperity. No one is hoping for war," the Japanese leader said. "We would like to play the maximum role we can for easing tension. That is what brought me to Iran," said Abe, whose two-day visit is the first by a Japanese leader to Iran since its 1979 Islamic Revolution. While Abe did not mention Japan`s currently suspended purchases of Iranian oil, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that Japan wants to keep buying Iranian oil. "In our meeting, Mr. Abe said that Japan was interested in continuing buying Iran`s oil," Rouhani told a joint news conference with Abe, broadcast live on state TV. Earlier, two Iranian officials told Reuters that Tehran would ask Tokyo to mediate between it and Washington to ease oil sanctions on Iran. "America should either lift the unjust oil sanctions or extend the waivers or suspend them," one senior official said. To slash Iran`s oil exports, Washington has revoked waivers since May that had allowed some countries, including Japan, to continue buying Iranian crude and has effectively ordered countries to stop purchasing Iranian oil or face sanctions of their own. Despite pushing for imports to continue, Japan has stopped importing oil from Iran for now to avoid U.S. sanctions. On a visit to Japan last month, U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Abe`s help in dealing with Iran, highlighting what he called the "very good relationship" between Tokyo and Tehran. Strains between Washington and Tehran have sharply increased in recent weeks, a year after the United States abandoned a 2015 nuclear agreement between Iran and world powers to curb Tehran’s nuclear programme in exchange for the lifting of sanctions. "Iran will remain committed to the deal, which is important for the security of the region and the world. Tehran and Tokyo both oppose nuclear weapons," said Rouhani. Trump cranks up pressure on Iran Washington, calling the nuclear deal flawed and seeking to push Iran into new negotiations, intensified sanctions from the start of May, ordering all countries and firms to halt imports of Iranian oil or be banished from the global financial system. It has also dispatched extra armed forces to the region to counter what it describes as Iranian threats. Iran has warned against any military aggression. "Iran will never initiate a war but will give a crushing response to any aggression," Rouhani said. "The source of tensions is America`s staged economic war against Iran. As soon as this war ends, we shall see a very positive development in the region and in the world." Abe has talked to US regional allies like Israel`s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who have supported Trump`s Iran policy. Iran said in May that after 60 days it would resume its enrichment of uranium beyond the low fissile purity - suitable for civilian nuclear power generation - allowed under the deal, unless other powers stuck to their commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal. European parties the deal have promised to help Iran find other ways to trade, although with no success so far. Japan wants to do as much as possible towards peace and stability in the Middle East," Abe said in Tokyo ahead of his departure, according to Iranian TV. But just hours before Abe`s visit to Iran, Yemen`s Iran-backed Houthi rebels carried out a missile attack on a civilian airport in southern Saudi Arabia which wounded 26 people. The Western-backed, Sunni Muslim alliance that has been battling the Houthis in Yemen said the attack was proof of Tehran`s support for what it called cross-border terrorism. Abe will also meet the Islamic Republic`s top authority, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Japan's Abe warns of unintended armed conflict amid soaring US-Iran tension

China has asked Pakistan to engage with India to keep tensions between the two countries to a minimum in order to maintain a conducive environment for timely completion of various projects under the ongoing multi-billion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project, which forms a part of Beijing's ambitious transnational Belt Road Initiative (BRI).

An editorial published in Pakistan English newspaper Daily Times read, "Keeping the economy first is a lesson that our state has yet to learn from its big brother in the hood."

The editorial also throws light upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi's informal talks, with Chinese President Xi Jinping scheduled to take place on April 27-28 in Wuhan city, ahead of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in June.

According to it, "cautious" China's denial of constructing any hidden military base on the CPEC "could also be viewed through the prism of China's public reassurance to Islamabad that the Xi-Modi meeting scheduled for the end of this week will in no way dilute Sino-Pak friendship."

The editorial, however, expressing displeasure questions if Pakistan is playing its "due role," as the Editorial opines that the statement should have come from Pakistan.&nbsp;

"We appreciate the Chinese statement but cannot help wonder if the Pakistan" Pakistan Foreign Office and other policy quarters are playing their due role. For it is for Islamabad to keep its people and the world informed and manage the complex regional and international relationships," the editorial read.&nbsp;

An editorial published in Pakistani English newspaper Daily Times read, 'Keeping the economy first is a lesson that our state has yet to learn from its big brother in the hood'

China has asked Pakistan to engage with India to keep tensions between the two countries to a minimum in order to maintain a conducive environment for timely completion of various projects under the ongoing multi-billion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project, which forms a part of Beijing's ambitious transnational Belt Road Initiative (BRI). An editorial published in Pakistan English newspaper Daily Times read, "Keeping the economy first is a lesson that our state has yet to learn from its big brother in the hood." The editorial also throws light upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi's informal talks, with Chinese President Xi Jinping scheduled to take place on April 27-28 in Wuhan city, ahead of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in June. According to it, "cautious" China's denial of constructing any hidden military base on the CPEC "could also be viewed through the prism of China's public reassurance to Islamabad that the Xi-Modi meeting scheduled for the end of this week will in no way dilute Sino-Pak friendship." The editorial, however, expressing displeasure questions if Pakistan is playing its "due role," as the Editorial opines that the statement should have come from Pakistan. "We appreciate the Chinese statement but cannot help wonder if the Pakistan" Pakistan Foreign Office and other policy quarters are playing their due role. For it is for Islamabad to keep its people and the world informed and manage the complex regional and international relationships," the editorial read.

China urges Pakistan to keep tensions with India to 'minimum'

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