Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has urged Iran and the United States to return to diplomacy following renewed military escalation. He called for restraint during a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The appeal comes as rising tensions threaten regional stability, global shipping, and energy markets. […]
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Trump says Iran talks progressing well
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that relations with Iran were improving following recent technical talks in Qatar. He said the negotiations were progressing well toward advancing denuclearisation and regional stability. The discussions are significant for shipping security and efforts to secure a lasting ceasefire. Speaking to reporters in Washington, Trump said the United […]
US, Iran resume technical talks in Doha
US and Iranian officials will hold indirect technical talks in Doha on Wednesday. The discussions aim to advance a memorandum of understanding following recent diplomatic progress. The meeting matters because it could strengthen dialogue between both countries through continued mediation. The talks will be held with mediation from Qatar and Pakistan, according to a diplomat […]
US envoys meet Qatari mediators in Doha
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Qatari mediators in Doha on Tuesday to discuss key regional issues. Qatar clarified the visit does not include direct negotiations between the United States and Iran. The talks come as diplomatic efforts continue to stabilize the Middle East following months of conflict. Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed […]
Iran rules out US technical meetings
Iran said no technical meetings with the United States are scheduled this week under their existing memorandum of understanding. The decision pauses working-level discussions, slowing progress on implementing agreed commitments between both sides. The announcement affects ongoing diplomatic efforts while regional mediators continue consultations with Iranian officials. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed that […]
FO spokesperson: Pakistan will never negotiate with terrorists
Islamabad: Pakistan will never negotiate with any terrorist group, the Foreign Office said on Friday. Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi emphasized Pakistan maintains open dialogue with legitimate Afghan governments. However, groups like TTP and BLA will not be engaged under any circumstances. Andrabi noted that Pakistan completed the third round of talks with the Afghan Taliban […]
Israel reaffirms Gaza ceasefire despite deadly airstrikes killing 104
CAIRO/JERUSALEM – Israel on Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to the US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza, even as it launched retaliatory airstrikes that killed 104 Palestinians, according to Gaza health authorities. The escalation followed the death of an Israeli soldier in what Israel described as an attack by gunmen in a designated buffer zone. Read More: Israel […]
Pakistan, Afghan delegations hold talks in Doha amid cross-border tensions
ISLAMABAD – Amid escalating tensions along the Pak-Afghan border, the Foreign Office (FO) confirmed on Saturday that a high-level Pakistani delegation, led by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, is holding talks with an Afghan delegation in Doha, Qatar to address cross-border terrorism and restore regional stability. According to the FO, “The talks will focus on immediate […]
Trump Says Gaza Hostages Likely to Be Freed Monday
(Agencies) – US President Donald Trump told Fox News’ Hannity program on Wednesday that hostages held in Gaza will “probably be released on Monday,” following an earlier announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of his proposed ceasefire plan in the war-torn enclave. “I am very proud to announce that Israel […]