Former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel revealed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had repeatedly requested major military action against Iran from multiple US presidents, including Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden. Read More: Netanyahu to push hard line on Iran during Europe trip Emanuel stated that each U.S. president carefully reviewed […]
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Tarar highlights Pakistan’s rising proactive role amid tensions
ISLAMABAD — Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Thursday that India is showing “growing anxiety” over Pakistan’s proactive role in promoting resolution amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Read More: Tarar reiterates commitment to journalists’ welfare Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, Tarar highlighted Pakistan’s increasing influence on the global stage, crediting Prime […]
Reports of US Iran contact emerge amid conflict
Reports have surfaced suggesting renewed communication between the United States (US) and Iran, raising cautious expectations of possible diplomatic engagement despite ongoing tensions. Read More: Hamas holds talks with Trump-led board as Iran war strains Gaza plan According to Axios, Steve Witkoff, special envoy of Donald Trump, and Abbas Araghchi have recently exchanged messages. The report, citing […]
UAE president holds calls with Trump and Putin amid tensions
ABU DHABI: President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held several telephone conversations with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin amid rising regional tensions and increasing diplomatic activity among world leaders. Read More: UAE president to visit Putin in Moscow According to official UAE media, the discussions focused on the evolving security situation […]
UN imposes sanctions on Sudan paramilitary commanders over Darfur atrocities
The United Nations (UN) Security Council has imposed sanctions on four senior commanders of Sudan paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over alleged atrocities committed during the capture of El-Fasher in Darfur. Read More: 114 killed in week of attacks in Sudan’s Darfur: medical sources The sanctioned individuals include RSF deputy commanders Abdelrahim Hamdan Daglo and Gedo Hamdan Ahmed, […]
PM Shehbaz to lead Pakistan delegation at WEF summit
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif will lead a high-level delegation to the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) summit in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, from January 20-22, the Foreign Office (FO) said on Tuesday. He will be accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, along with other senior officials. Read More: PM to attend World Economic […]
US invites global powers to join Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
MOSCOW: The United States has extended invitations to Russia, Israel and Poland to join a proposed “Board of Peace”, an international body that aims to resolve conflicts and oversee post-war reconstruction in Gaza, as Washington continues efforts to build broad participation for the initiative. Read More: Trump wants nations to pay $1bn to stay on […]
Global silence deepens Taliban’s Afghanistan crisis
The Taliban regime in Afghanistan is facing continuous diplomatic setbacks, struggling to engage major global powers. Russia confirmed no talks or meetings with the U.S. on Afghan issues are planned this year. The diplomatic deadlock highlights Afghanistan’s growing international isolation under Taliban rule. According to Russian official Zamir Kabulov, there have been no direct negotiations […]
Cuba mourns 32 soldiers killed in US strike on Venezuela
Cuba held a solemn ceremony on Thursday to receive the remains of 32 of its soldiers killed during a United States military operation in Venezuela that led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, state officials said. Read More: US begins official sale of Venezuelan oil The Cuban military and intelligence personnel were killed in combat during […]
Pakistani passport improves to 98th, up five places on Henley Index
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani passport ranking has improved significantly in 2026, moving up five places from 103 last year to 98 on the Henley Passport Index, the latest figures revealed on Thursday. The ranking puts Pakistan on par with Yemen and ahead of countries like Iraq (99), Syria (100), and Afghanistan (101). Read More: Pakistan introduces 24/7 real-time passport tracking […]