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Trump May Head to Pakistan for Crucial Second Round of U.S.–Iran Negotiations
Houston: Pakistan is set to host the second round of critical negotiations between the United States…
Pakistan boosts shuttle diplomacy as PM heads to Riyadh, army chief in Tehran
ISLAMABAD: While the White House on Wednesday said the US is discussing a possible second round…
China dismisses claims of aiding Iran with satellite intelligence on US bases
BEIJING: China has dismissed a Financial Times report as “fabricated”, rejecting claims that Beijing provided covert…
Pakistan Army Chief Lands in Tehran for US-Iran Mediation Talks
TEHRAN: Pakistan’s Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has arrived in Tehran at the head of…
Iran Confirms Ongoing US Contacts via Pakistan Following Islamabad Talks
TEHRAN: Iran said on Wednesday that exchanges with the United States via Pakistan had continued following…
Iran Demands $270 Billion in War Compensation Ahead of Renewed US Talks
TEHRAN: Iran has called for compensation amounting to $270 billion for damages it says were caused…
Pakistan’s Diplomatic Push Signals Possible Shift in US–Iran Relations
In a notable diplomatic development, Pakistan has stepped forward as a key mediator in sensitive negotiations…
Israeli Strikes Kill 10 in Gaza, Says Civil Defence, Toddler Among Victims
Gaza City: Gaza’s civil defence agency said on Tuesday that a toddler was among 10 people…
Iran war is ‘very close to over’, Donald Trump tells Fox News
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has stated that the ongoing conflict with Iran is nearing end,…
US Facilitates Rare Direct Dialogue Between Lebanon and Israel
WASHINGTON: Foreign ministers from 17 countries, including the UK, urged Israel and Lebanon to “seize this…
IMF cuts growth outlook, warns of potential global recession if Iran war worsens
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its growth outlook on Tuesday due to Iran war-driven energy…
Italy suspends defence agreement with Israel
Rome: Italy has suspended its defence agreement with Israel, which involves the exchange of military equipment…
PM Shehbaz ‘set to undertake three-nation visit’ amid Middle East tensions
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to undertake a three-nation visit, beginning with Saudi Arabia,…
Iran–Pakistan Transit Corridor Opens as First Shipment Reaches Central Asia via New Trade Route
A new Iran–Pakistan transit corridor has officially been launched, marking a major step forward in regional…
JD Vance says ‘the ball is in Iran’s court’ as peace talks move forward
WASHINGTON: US Vice President JD Vance has stated that “significant progress” has been made in negotiations…
UK will not support the blockade of Strait of Hormuz, PM Starmer says
LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that whatever the pressure, Britain would not…
PM Shehbaz Sharif vows continued efforts after US-Iran talks in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Following talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad over the weekend, Prime Minister…
Israel seeks to declare Turkiye ‘new enemy’, says FM Fidan after Netanyahu’s remarks
The Turkish foreign ministry strongly criticised Benjamin Netanyahu over his remarks targeting Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, stating…
Shehbaz Sharif Set for Saudi Arabia Visit Following US-Iran Talks in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to visit Saudi Arabia within the next 48 hours…
US Announces Blockade of Iranian Gulf Ports as Tensions Escalate and Oil Prices Surge
WASHINGTON: In the countdown to the Gulf blockade, the United States military announced that it will…
UN Chief Urges US and Iran to Turn Islamabad Talks into Peace Opportunity
UNITED NATIONS: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on the United States and Iran to…
Trump Assigns JD Vance His Toughest Mission Yet in High-Stakes Iran Talks
U.S. President Donald Trump has assigned Vice President JD Vance what is being described as his…
US Vice President JD Vance arrives in Islamabad for talks with Iran
ISLAMABAD: US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Islamabad on Saturday to take part in crucial,…