Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for a swift political and diplomatic solution to the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran during a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump, according to the Kremlin. Read More: Russia warns World War III could start under Trump The one-hour telephone call took place on […]
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Global powers urge restraint amid Pakistan Afghanistan escalation
Major global powers and international organizations have called for restraint and diplomacy after tensions escalated between Pakistan and Afghanistan following cross-border clashes and military operations. Read More: Pakistan in close contact with global, regional powers on Afghanistan Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq in response to what officials described as unprovoked aggression by the Afghan Taliban along the border. Federal Information […]
Shehbaz Sharif holds informal meetings with world leaders in Washington
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held informal meetings with US President Donald Trump and several other world leaders on the sidelines of the inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington on Thursday. Read More: PM Shehbaz attends Trump-led inaugural Gaza Board of Peace During a brief interaction, Trump and Shehbaz Sharif exchanged pleasantries, shook hands, and shared […]
Starmer defends UK engagement with China despite US warning
SHANGHAI: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday it would be unwise for the United Kingdom (UK) to disengage from China, rejecting comments by US President Donald Trump that closer business ties with Beijing were dangerous. Read More: Starmer seeks China ties amid US tensions Speaking in Shanghai on the final day of his visit, Mr Starmer […]
Trump signals hope to avoid military action against Iran amid rising tensions
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he hoped to avoid military action against Iran, despite escalating tensions and warnings from Tehran that it would strike American bases and aircraft carriers in response to any attack. Read More: Trump weighs strikes to boost Iran protests Trump said he was in contact with Iranian officials and left open […]
Trump withdraws invitation for Canada to Board of Peace
US President Donald Trump on Thursday revoked an invitation for Canada to join his newly launched Board of Peace initiative, following Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Read More: Trump wants nations to pay $1bn to stay on his ‘Board of Peace‘ Carney, in his address, criticised the use […]