US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed optimism that a diplomatic agreement with Iran could be reached, but stressed that Tehran must significantly scale back its nuclear programme before any sanctions relief can be considered. Read More: Rubio says Iran response needed today Speaking before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday, Rubio said negotiations remain active […]
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Shehbaz urges efforts to turn Pakistan into economic power
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for coordinated and sustained efforts to transform Pakistan into a strong economic power, stressing that national development requires unity, reform and long-term planning across key sectors of the economy. Read More: Shehbaz Sharif pushes renewable energy drive amid power reforms Addressing ceremonies held in connection with “Marka-e-Haq,” the prime minister praised Pakistan’s armed forces […]
Trump says telephone negotiations with Iran are ongoing
US President Donald Trump has said that telephone negotiations with Iran are ongoing, signaling continued diplomatic engagement despite recent tensions and strong rhetoric between the two countries. Read More: Trump Signals Talks With Iran After Threatening War Resumption Speaking to reporters, Trump said discussions with Tehran were continuing while reiterating Washington’s long-standing position that Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons. […]
North Korea ramps up missile tests amid global tensions
North Korea is intensifying its missile programme while global attention remains focused on conflicts in the Middle East, according to analysts cited by AFP. Since US-Israeli strikes on Iran began in late February, Pyongyang has conducted multiple missile tests, including a surge in April that marks the highest monthly activity since early 2024. Officials and […]
North Korea intensifies missile tests with new launches into sea
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast on Sunday, increasing regional tensions and signaling continued efforts to strengthen its military capabilities. The latest launch marks the country’s seventh ballistic missile test this year and the fourth conducted during April, highlighting Pyongyang’s growing focus on advancing its strategic weapons programme. […]
South Korea’s Lee urges Xi to mediate on North Korea’s nuclear programme
SEOUL/BEIJING: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Wednesday that he had urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to help curb North Korea’s nuclear programme and explore a potential freeze in exchange for “compensation,” during his visit to Beijing, the first by a South Korean leader in six years. Read More: North Korea prepares for nuclear test: South Korea […]
Iran warns Europe against IAEA censure: “Strategic mistake”
Iran issued a stern warning to European powers on Friday, urging them not to support a draft resolution at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors meeting next week. The resolution, backed by the US, accuses Tehran of non-compliance with its nuclear commitments. Iran called the move a “strategic mistake” and vowed a […]
Iran rejects Trump’s letter, dismisses nuclear talks
Iran has denied receiving a letter from US President Donald Trump, who claimed to have urged talks over Iran’s nuclear programme. The Iranian government dismissed any possibility of negotiations, citing ongoing US sanctions. An embassy spokesman confirmed Tehran had not received any communication from Trump. In a recent interview, Trump stated he sent a letter […]