US President Donald Trump has criticised Italy and several NATO allies for what he described as their lack of support in addressing concerns related to Iran and its nuclear programme. Speaking about the role of allied nations, Trump argued that the United States has invested heavily in the NATO alliance over the years while shouldering […]
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Why was Bürgenstock proposed as venue for US-Iran talks?
Before the draft article, it is important to note that the claims regarding an “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding” and related US-Iran negotiations have not been independently verified. Reports surrounding the latest round of US-Iran diplomatic engagement suggest that Switzerland’s mountain resort of Bürgenstock was proposed as a potential venue for high-level negotiations because of its […]
Reports claim Pakistan helped secure US-Iran agreement through secret diplomacy
Reports circulating from diplomatic sources claim that Pakistan played a significant behind-the-scenes role in helping facilitate and safeguard negotiations that led to a recent agreement between the United States and Iran. According to the sources, multiple rounds of confidential contacts and meetings were held in several countries, including Pakistan, Qatar, Oman, and Azerbaijan, as efforts […]
Global leaders welcome US-Iran peace agreement
WORLD leaders have welcomed the preliminary peace agreement between the United States and Iran, describing it as a significant diplomatic breakthrough that could help stabilize the Middle East and ease pressure on global energy markets. The agreement, announced on Sunday, aims to end the conflict between Washington and Tehran, lift the US blockade of Iran, […]
Somaliland defends Taiwan ties as new office opens
Somaliland has stated that it has the sovereign right to choose its international relationships as it inaugurated a new representative office in Taiwan, despite ongoing pressure from Beijing and Mogadishu. Officials emphasized that diplomatic engagement with Taiwan will continue regardless of external objections or political disputes in the region. At the opening ceremony in […]
Dar congratulates newly elected UNSC members
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has congratulated five countries elected as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027–2028 term, expressing Pakistan’s commitment to continued cooperation on global peace and security issues. Read More: Pakistan pledges to work with all UNSC members: Dar In a message shared on social media, […]
Pakistan gets historic seat on WCO Policy Commission
Pakistan has secured a permanent representation on the Policy Commission of the World Customs Organization for the first time, marking what officials have described as a significant diplomatic and institutional milestone. According to Pakistan’s envoy in Brussels, Ambassador Rahim Hayat Qureshi, the development is a matter of national pride as it comes nearly seven decades […]
Saudi Arabia and Russia activate visa-free travel deal
Saudi Arabia and Russia have officially implemented a mutual visa exemption agreement, allowing citizens of both countries to travel without visas starting May 11, 2026. According to the Saudi Press Agency, the agreement marks a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations between Riyadh and Moscow, with both governments expecting increased cooperation in tourism, trade, and […]
Trump says he feels as young as 50 years ago
US President Donald Trump has said that he feels just as energetic today as he did 50 years ago, making the remarks during a business summit in Washington. Read More: Trump warns Iran over strikes as tensions shape new deal talks Addressing business leaders, Trump spoke about health, leadership, and comparisons between his administration and previous […]
A recent US opinion editorial highlights Pakistan’s regional footprint continues to expand
A recent opinion editorial published in The National Interest examines what it describes as the growing role of Pakistan’s military in shaping the country’s diplomatic engagement, particularly in regional crises involving the Middle East and broader geopolitical tensions. Read More: Trump consults Pakistan’s Munir on Hormuz tensions, source says The article, titled “How Pakistan’s Military Became the […]