US President Donald Trump has said that Washington and Tehran are moving closer to a new agreement after Iran assured the United States that it would neither develop nor acquire nuclear weapons. He described the negotiations as productive and stated that both sides were nearing a deal, while emphasizing that the United States was focused […]
Middle East stability
US denies reports of aircraft downed near Bushehr
The United States military has rejected Iranian media reports claiming that a US aircraft was shot down near Iran’s Bushehr province amid continuing tensions between Washington and Tehran. The denial came shortly after Iranian state television broadcast reports alleging that Iranian air defence systems had successfully targeted an American aircraft near the Jam governorate in […]
PM Shehbaz, Qatar leader discuss regional peace efforts
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani to discuss the evolving regional situation and ongoing peace initiatives. Both leaders reviewed current developments affecting regional stability and exchanged views on diplomatic engagement. Moreover, they emphasized the importance of continued cooperation for peace […]
Iran, Afghanistan discussed in PM Shehbaz–Qatar talks
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif discussed Iran and Afghanistan with Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani in Doha on Tuesday. The talks focused on regional tensions, defence cooperation, and economic ties amid rising security concerns. The discussions matter for regional stability and directly affect Pakistan, Qatar, Afghanistan, Iran, and the […]
UAE pledges $1.2 billion humanitarian aid to Gaza crisis
The United Arab Emirates and the United States held a high-level diplomatic meeting in Washington under the ‘Board of Peace’ framework, focusing on Middle East stability, regional tensions, and humanitarian initiatives. The talks aimed to strengthen cooperation while advancing peace and supporting vulnerable populations affected by ongoing conflicts. During the meeting, the UAE announced an […]
UAE and Egypt presidents hold strategic talks
The presidents of the United Arab Emirates and Egypt recently held a high-level meeting to discuss bilateral relations. The leaders focused on strengthening economic, security, and diplomatic ties. Their discussions also addressed the current political situation across the region. During the meeting, both presidents agreed to enhance trade, investment, infrastructure, and security cooperation between their […]
Saudi Arabia urges STC to withdraw from Yemen provinces
Saudi Arabia expressed hope that Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council (STC) will end recent military escalation in the south. The group seized Hadramout and Mahra provinces earlier this month, deepening uncertainties in a country already divided between two administrations. The kingdom called the STC’s operations an “unjustified escalation” and urged an orderly withdrawal. In a statement, […]
Saudi, US, France push Hezbollah disarmament
French, Saudi Arabian, and American officials held talks in Paris on Thursday with the head of the Lebanese army to finalize a roadmap for disarming Hezbollah, diplomats said. The meeting aims to strengthen the 2024 US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Since the ceasefire, Israel and Lebanon have exchanged accusations over violations, with Israel questioning […]