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US efforts fail to convince Saudi rulers for direct talks with Qatar

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tillerson participates in Saudi Arabia-Iraq Coordination meeting in Riyadh

The US mediation efforts have failed to convince Saudi rulers to begin direct talks for resolving Qatar crisis. This was clearly indicated by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Sunday while addressing a joint press conference with his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Doha.

After spending a day in Riyadh, Tillerson said, “We cannot force talks upon people who are not ready to talk.” He further said, “In my meetings with [Saudi] Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, I asked him to please engage in dialogue, [but] there is not a strong indication that parties are ready to talk yet.”

Tillerson also met Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and discussed the bilateral and regional issues.

This was Tillerson’s second visit to the region as part of US diplomacy for resolving the Qatar crisis. He said that he is not hopeful that Saudi Arabia is willing to enter discussion to resolve the crisis.

Tillerson who also met Qatari emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani expressed concern about the effect of the crisis on the regional security.

“It’s very important for the GCC to continue to pursue unity. It is most effective when it is unified and none of us can afford to let this dispute linger. We ask that everyone minimises the rhetoric and de-escalate the tensions and take steps to do so,” Tillerson said.

Earlier on Thursday Tillerson told Bloomberg, “There seems to be a real unwillingness on the part of some of the parties to want to engage… It’s up to the leadership of the quartet when they want to engage with Qatar because Qatar has been very clear – they’re ready to engage.”

However, Qatar’s foreign minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani reaffirmed commitment to dialogue and emphasised the need for the crisis to be resolved. He said that Saudi led group was not ready “to tackle with dialogue the reasons for this crisis.”

He expressed frustration over the behaviour of the four blockading countries. He said, “These countries have resorted to undiplomatic tactics that have nothing to do with modern diplomatic lessons, and this is no good.” 

He was equally concerned about the unity among Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). “The GCC is quite important for the collective security and we feel sorry that the GCC will be the victim of the crisis against the state of Qatar,” he said.

He was also of the view that the lingering crisis has affected the collective security of the GCC member states.

Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt and Bahrain had suddenly cut diplomatic ties with Qatar on June 5 and imposed land, air and sea blockade. Saudi Arabia appealed “all brotherly countries” to sever ties with Doha. Kuwait and Oman did not follow Riyadh.

Saudi Arabia has accused Doha of financing “terrorism” and maintaining close ties with its regional rival Iran. However, Qatar denies the allegations.

After the crisis began, Iran has started supplying daily needs to the tiny oil rich country. Tehran also allowed Qatar Airways to use its air space for reaching Central Asia and European countries.

Meanwhile, Lieutenant General Jeffrey Harrigian of US Air Force Central Command, has on Sunday said, “There are no diplomatic issues that are impacting our ability to operate every day from here in our counter-ISIS missions”. Their Command Control headquarters is located just outside Doha at Al-Udeid airbase.   

While in Riyadh, Tillerson also participated in the inaugural meeting of the Saudi Arabia-Iraq Coordination Committee, along with Saudi King Salman and Iraqi PM Haider al-Abadi. Iraq and Saudi Arabia have long been regional rivals.

This is again considered to be aimed to minimise widening Iranian influence in the region. In post 2003 era, Iran and Iraq have emerged to be the best friends.

Iranian military advisors have played important role in Baghdad’s fight against Daesh (IS). Baghdad has, time and again, expressed suspicion on US intentions while fighting IS as US jets were caught on camera throwing arms for the IS terrorist in Iraq.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Priya Ghanghas, Sakshi Chaudhary script history as India win four boxing golds at Commonwealth Games 2026

Priya Ghanghas and Sakshi Chaudhary powered India to a record four boxing gold medals at the Commonwealth Games 2026, taking the country’s medal tally to 32.

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India continued its impressive campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 on Day 10, creating history in boxing as Priya Ghanghas and Sakshi Chaudhary added two more gold medals to the country’s tally. With four boxing gold medals already secured, India achieved its best-ever boxing performance in a single edition of the Commonwealth Games.

Priya Ghanghas defeated Canada’s Marie Al-Ahmadieh by a 4-1 split verdict in the women’s 60kg final. After conceding the opening round, the Indian boxer fought back strongly to win the next two rounds and seal the gold medal.

Earlier, Sakshi Chaudhary produced a commanding display to defeat England’s Ruby White by unanimous decision in the women’s 51kg final, earning India’s third boxing gold of the Games.

Four boxing champions script history

Priya Ghanghas and Sakshi Chaudhary joined Preeti Pawar and Jaismine Lamboria on the list of Indian boxing gold medallists at the Glasgow Games.

According to the live updates, India’s four boxing gold medals are the most the country has won in the sport at any edition of the Commonwealth Games.

The boxing campaign is still not over, with five more Indian boxers scheduled to compete in gold medal bouts later on Day 10.

India’s medal tally rises to 32

India’s medal tally climbed to 32 medals, comprising 10 gold, 15 silver and seven bronze.

Apart from boxing, India also celebrated a one-two finish in the men’s F57 shot put event. Soman Rana clinched the gold medal with a throw of 13.40 metres, while Shubham Juyal secured silver with 13.28 metres.

In athletics, Praveen Chithravel claimed silver in the men’s triple jump, while Selva Prabhu Thirumaran won bronze.

Judoka Unnati Sharma also added a bronze medal after defeating South Africa’s Skye Knoester by Ippon in the women’s -63kg event.

India eye more medals on Day 10

India’s medal tally could grow further as several athletes remain in contention later on Day 10.

Boxers Arundhati Choudhary, Lovlina Borgohain, Sachin Siwach, Ankush Panghal and Narender Berwal are all scheduled to compete in their respective finals. Harsh Tokas is also set to fight for bronze in the men’s -81kg judo event, while Indian athletes will feature in the men’s pole vault, men’s 5000m and mixed 4x400m relay finals.

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Spain’s Ceuta migrant crisis: 34 dead as 60,000 cross from Morocco in 24 hours

At least 34 migrants have died and around 60,000 crossed into Spain’s Ceuta from Morocco within 24 hours, prompting a major security response and diplomatic reactions across Europe.

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At least 34 migrants have died while attempting to cross from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, as Spain faces one of its biggest border challenges in recent years.

According to Ceuta regional president Juan Jesus Vivas, around 60,000 migrants entered the Spanish territory from Morocco within the past 24 hours. The situation has escalated rapidly since Thursday, with security personnel confronting large groups attempting to enter the enclave.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez travelled to Ceuta on Friday, where he condemned the breach of the border and described the incident as a violation of Spain’s territorial integrity.

Sanchez blamed human smuggling networks for encouraging dangerous migration attempts, saying traffickers exploit vulnerable people and put their lives at risk.

Spain says many migrants have already returned

Spain’s Interior Ministry said nearly half of those who crossed into Ceuta have already returned to Morocco. The ministry also released footage showing people walking back through a border gate separating the two territories.

To strengthen border security, the Spanish government has deployed additional troops, police personnel, divers, drones and boats in and around Ceuta.

Videos circulating on Thursday showed thousands of migrants crossing into the Spanish enclave, highlighting the scale of the sudden influx.

Crisis sparks diplomatic tensions across Europe

The large-scale movement of migrants has triggered diplomatic reactions across Europe. Germany, Italy and Finland criticised the situation, while France tightened border checks with Spain.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described the scenes in Ceuta as unacceptable in a social media post, stressing that entry into the European Union must comply with established rules.

An EU official later said there was no evidence of migrants moving onward from Ceuta into mainland Europe.

Italy also called for Spain to be suspended from the Schengen free-travel area, with Finland and Denmark expressing support for the proposal. France and the United Kingdom said they were ready to assist Spain in managing the crisis.

Donald Trump comments on Ceuta crisis

US President Donald Trump also reacted to the developments, using the situation to criticise the Democratic Party’s immigration policies.

According to Fox News, Trump said the United States could face a similar situation if Democrats return to power, using the events in Ceuta as a warning about border security.

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PM Modi, UK’s Andy Burnham agree to strengthen India-UK strategic partnership

PM Modi and new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham agreed to expand cooperation in trade, defence, technology, clean energy and investment during their first phone conversation.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated newly appointed UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and said both leaders had agreed to take the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to “new heights” by expanding cooperation across several key sectors.

The two leaders spoke over the phone and discussed various aspects of bilateral relations, including trade, investment, technology, defence, clean energy, education and people-to-people exchanges.

PM Modi highlights cooperation across key sectors

Sharing details of the conversation on social media, PM Modi said he extended his congratulations to Andy Burnham on assuming office and wished him success during his tenure.

He said both countries would work together in areas such as technology, innovation, defence, security, clean energy, education and stronger people-to-people connections to further strengthen the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

The Prime Minister also said India and the United Kingdom would work closely to maximise the trade and investment opportunities created by the recently operationalised India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), with the aim of promoting shared prosperity and improving the well-being of people in both countries.

UK outlines Vision 2035 goals

According to a statement issued by the British government, Andy Burnham highlighted the strong partnership between the two nations and its positive impact on communities across the United Kingdom.

The statement said the British Prime Minister expressed his ambition to further deepen bilateral ties through the UK-India Vision 2035 framework while strengthening people-to-people links.

Burnham also acknowledged the contribution of the Indian community to British society. During the conversation, PM Modi referred to the historical connection between Manchester and Ahmedabad, describing Ahmedabad as the “Manchester of India”.

Focus on trade and investment

The British readout said the leaders also discussed the recently introduced free trade agreement, with PM Modi underlining its potential to generate new opportunities for businesses and people in both countries through stronger trade and investment cooperation.

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