US appreciates Pakistan’s Gaza peace support as Islamabad joins Board of Peace in Washington. The development strengthens bilateral ties and expands cooperation in security and economic sectors. The move directly impacts Pakistan-US relations and regional diplomacy efforts. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed appreciation after meeting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He confirmed that Pakistan […]
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Netanyahu to press Trump on Iran, Gaza talks
US President Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House Wednesday to discuss Iran diplomacy and Gaza. Netanyahu is expected to push Trump to expand talks with Iran beyond nuclear issues to include missile limitations and regional security threats. The meeting comes amid heightened Middle East tensions and the risk […]
Spain declines Trump’s Board of Peace invite
Spain will not participate in US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace initiative, citing its commitment to multilateralism and the United Nations. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said the decision aligns with Spain’s long-standing support for international law. He told reporters, “We appreciate the invitation, but we decline,” following an EU summit in Brussels. The Board […]
Saudi Arabia signs power pact with Pakistan
Saudi Arabia’s cabinet, chaired by King Salman bin Abdulaziz, has approved a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Pakistan in the electricity sector. The deal aims to strengthen cooperation on power generation, transmission, and electrical interconnection. Officials said the move builds on the Economic Cooperation Framework signed last October, enhancing trade and investment ties. The MoU […]
Israel insists on disarming Hamas amid peace plan debate
Israel reaffirmed on Thursday that Hamas “will be disarmed” under the ongoing US-sponsored Gaza peace plan, even as the Palestinian group signaled willingness to consider a temporary weapons freeze. The ceasefire, active since October 10, has reduced large-scale violence; however, both sides continue to accuse each other of violating its terms, which adds further pressure […]
New terror threat grows across Afghan border, says PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warned that a new wave of terrorism is rising from Afghan soil. He urged the world to press Afghan authorities to act against militancy. He highlighted the issue while speaking at a forum marking Turkmenistan’s neutrality anniversary. Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan remains committed to regional peace as it serves on the […]
Netanyahu says Gaza peace plan phase two is close, key issues remain
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that the second phase of a U.S.-led plan to end the war in Gaza is approaching, though several key issues still need resolution. Speaking in Jerusalem alongside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Netanyahu highlighted discussions on deploying a multinational security force as a critical component of the plan. […]
Trump hints global leaders may join Gaza peace board
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump signalled that the newly created Board of Peace (BOP), which will administer Gaza under the recently approved American peace plan, could include leaders of major world powers. During a dinner at the White House, Trump told Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that he hoped the royal would serve on […]
International Stabilising Force to Implement Gaza Peace Plan
In the aftermath of the 7 October 2023 attack launched by Hamas on Israeli soil, a protracted conflict erupted and triggered a massive military response by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF). According to the Gaza Health Ministry, more than 78,000 Palestinians, including women and children, were killed and 170,000 were injured. The Israeli Ministry of […]
Netanyahu softens Gaza stance after Qatar attack: NYT
The New York Times reported that after an Israeli airstrike in Qatar, pressure mounted on Prime Minister Netanyahu. This attack disrupted peace talks on Gaza and sparked strong reactions across the Middle East and Washington. Following the strike, the US and Arab nations urged Israel to reconsider its stance. As a result, Netanyahu showed flexibility […]