Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Monday called for annexing southern Lebanon up to the Litani River. The comments come amid escalating Israeli air and ground strikes targeting Hezbollah positions. Lebanese authorities report over 1,000 fatalities and more than a million displaced due to the ongoing conflict. Smotrich said the campaign should end with a […]
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Pakistan, Turkey, Iraq discuss de-escalation efforts
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday called for collective diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions in the Middle East. He stressed sustained dialogue is vital for regional peace, security, and stability. The calls involved his Turkish and Iraqi counterparts following recent US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Dar spoke with Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, reviewing […]
Iran’s supreme leader rejects ceasefire proposals with US
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new Supreme Leader, has reportedly rejected proposals for reducing tensions or establishing a ceasefire with the United States, conveyed through two intermediary countries. A senior Iranian official described Khamenei’s stance as firm and uncompromising during Tehran’s first foreign policy session. The official said Khamenei emphasized that Iran will not pursue peace […]
China pledges emergency aid to Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq
China announced on Tuesday that it will provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq amid escalating regional conflicts. Officials cited worsening humanitarian conditions, emphasizing the urgent need to support civilians affected by the ongoing violence across the Middle East. At a briefing in Beijing, foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said the fighting […]
Israel claims killing Iranian security Chief Ali Larijani, Tehran rejects
Israel has claimed that senior Iranian official Ali Larijani was killed in a recent attack, a statement that quickly sparked confusion and strong reactions across the region. However, authorities in Iran signaled that the claim was inaccurate and said a video message from Larijani would soon be released to prove he was alive. The announcement […]
Israeli attacks in Lebanon kill 886
Israeli attacks in Lebanon have continued, raising the death toll to 886, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. The casualties include 67 women, 111 children, and 38 healthcare workers, highlighting the heavy impact on civilians. The ongoing military operations target Hezbollah positions and have escalated tensions across the region. The figures, released by the […]
UN Chief Guterres demands immediate ceasefire in Lebanon
Beirut: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an immediate cessation of fighting and airstrikes in Lebanon, emphasizing that the conflict can only be resolved through diplomacy. Speaking to the media in Beirut, Guterres expressed deep concern over the situation, saying there is no military solution to Lebanon’s crisis and that negotiations are the […]
Pakistan urges UNSC to uphold diplomacy as Iran crisis escalates
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan told the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Thursday that the breakdown of diplomacy in the Middle East has further complicated the Iranian nuclear issue, with Secretary-General António Guterres warning that the escalating crisis poses a “grave threat to international peace and security.” Read More: At UNSC, Pakistan highlights humanitarian fallout of ME conflict Speaking […]
More Pakistanis return home from Iran amid regional conflict
The repatriation of Pakistani citizens from Iran continued as 228 more individuals arrived in Pakistan on Wednesday through the Taftan border crossing. Authorities are facilitating the return process as tensions linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict continue to affect travel and safety conditions across the region. Officials reported that the latest arrivals increased the […]
Australia closes Middle East missions amid fears of war escalation
Australia has temporarily closed several diplomatic missions in the Middle East as concerns grow that the ongoing regional conflict involving Iran could intensify further in the coming weeks. Officials confirmed that embassies in Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv, along with the consulate in Dubai, have been shut due to rising security risks linked to missile […]