US President Donald Trump has announced a 25 percent tariff on any country conducting trade with Iran, escalating pressure as the Islamic republic continues to face widespread protests. The announcement, made via social media, warned that the levies would “immediately” target Iran’s trading partners who also do business with the United States, though Trump did […]
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Kremlin rejects claims of planned three-way peace talks
The Kremlin has denied reports that preparations are under way for three-way talks involving Russia, Ukraine and the United States, as diplomatic efforts to end the war continue on multiple fronts. The denial came as diplomats from Ukraine, Europe and the US gathered in Miami for discussions on the conflict. Read More: Russia’s Dmitriev flies to […]
Pakistani students triumph in Oxford Pak-India debate
Pakistan defeated India in a high-profile debate at Oxford Union with a two-thirds majority vote. The Pakistani student panel clearly outperformed India’s second-string team. The debate highlighted Pakistan’s strong argumentation, data-based reasoning, and moral case. India initially withdrew its main high-profile speakers, including General Narwa, Dr. Subramaniam Swamy, and Sachin Pilot. Instead, India sent lesser-known […]
India rejects China’s claim on Arunachal
India has strongly reaffirmed that Arunachal Pradesh is an “integral part” of the country after China reiterated its territorial claim during a diplomatic row sparked by the detention of an Indian citizen at Shanghai Airport. Read More: China renames Arunachal Pradesh areas with Chinese names The dispute escalated after Prema Wangjom Thongdok, a UK-based woman from […]
US confirms it will not attend G20 summit in South Africa
The United States has clarified that it will not participate in this weekend’s G20 summit in Johannesburg, countering remarks made by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa suggesting otherwise. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that Washington is not taking part in official talks at the summit. Read More: China’s premier to attend G20 summit amid […]
Ishaq Dar to lead Pakistan at SCO heads of government meeting
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will lead Pakistan’s delegation at the Council of Heads of Government (CHG) meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Moscow on November 17-18, the Foreign Office announced on Monday. The invitation for the summit comes from Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. Read More: Dar reaffirms resolve […]
PECB celebrates global unity at International Culture Day 2025
ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Embassy College Beijing (PECB) came alive with color, music and cultural diversity on Saturday as students, teachers and diplomats gathered to celebrate International Culture Day 2025. According to a press release issued by the Pakistan Embassy in Beijing, the annual festival— inaugurated by Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi — transformed […]
Trump skips G20 over South Africa claims
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump announced that no US officials will attend the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa, citing alleged human rights abuses against Afrikaners in the country. The move reverses his earlier plan for Vice President JD Vance to attend the summit later this month. Trump, speaking on his Truth Social platform, claimed that […]
US delists Syrian leaders from global terror sanctions
WASHINGTON: The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has removed Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa from the list of Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs), while the Treasury Department simultaneously delisted Syrian Interior Minister Anas Hasan Khattab from the same sanctions regime. The move follows a UN Security Council resolution, supported by Pakistan and 14 other […]
East Timor joins ASEAN as 11th member after 14-year wait
East Timor has officially joined the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as its 11th member, marking a major milestone in the young nation’s diplomatic journey after 14 years of campaigning. The announcement came during a summit in Kuala Lumpur, where Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao joined other ASEAN leaders for a signing ceremony and traditional […]