Officials from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and China are meeting in the Chinese city of Urumqi under a trilateral talks mechanism to discuss recent regional developments and security concerns. Read More: China calls for negotiation between Pakistan, Afghanistan According to a senior official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, the meeting is not a formal mediation effort but […]
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Iran demands UAE compensation over US strikes on territory
Iran has formally demanded compensation from the United Arab Emirates, accusing it of enabling United States military strikes against Iranian soil. Tehran claims that allowing its territory to be used constitutes an internationally wrongful act under global law. Amir Saeid Iravani, in a letter to the UN Secretary-General, emphasized that the UAE bears state responsibility […]
Islamic countries urge Iran to halt regional attacks
Foreign ministers from Arab and Islamic countries have called on Iran to immediately stop attacks against neighboring states, as regional tensions continue to escalate across the Middle East. The demand came during a high-level meeting held in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, where top diplomats gathered to discuss ways to support regional security and […]
Iran’s system remains resilient despite leader assassinations: Araghchi
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the country’s political system is built on strong institutions and cannot be destabilized by the assassination of senior leaders. He emphasized that the system does not rely on any single individual. In an interview, Araghchi blamed the United States for regional instability, citing American aggression and Iran’s defensive […]
North Korea fires 10 ballistic missiles amid military tensions
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea launched around 10 unidentified ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan on Saturday, according to Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), amid rising tensions over South Korea-US military exercises. The launches come days after Pyongyang warned of “terrible consequences” over the ongoing drills, which North Korea sees as a […]
Pakistan, India trade barbs at UN Security Council over Afghanistan
Pakistan and India exchanged sharp remarks at the United Nations (UN) Security Council during a debate on Afghanistan, with both sides accusing each other of destabilising the region and violating international norms. The tense exchange followed comments by Naseer Ahmad Faiq, who serves as Chargé d’affaires ad interim of Afghanistan’s Permanent Mission to the United […]
Pakistan army chief meets Saudi defence minister amid regional tensions
Pakistan Chief of Army Staff, Asim Munir, met Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman Al Saud in Saudi Arabia on Saturday to discuss the escalating security situation in the Middle East, including recent Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting the kingdom. Read More: COAS holds defence talks with Saudi and Egyptian officials According to Saudi officials, the meeting focused […]
Pakistan accuses India of ‘water terrorism’ at UN Security Council
UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has accused India of engaging in “water terrorism” by unilaterally placing the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, warning the United Nations Security Council that such actions violate international law and threaten regional peace and stability. Read More: ‘Make no mistake’, Zardari warns India and Afghanistan over war theatrics Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to […]
Global powers urge restraint amid Pakistan Afghanistan escalation
Major global powers and international organizations have called for restraint and diplomacy after tensions escalated between Pakistan and Afghanistan following cross-border clashes and military operations. Read More: Pakistan in close contact with global, regional powers on Afghanistan Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq in response to what officials described as unprovoked aggression by the Afghan Taliban along the border. Federal Information […]
US issues urgent travel advisory for citizens in Iran amid rising tensions
WASHINGTON/MUSCAT: The United States (US) government on Friday issued an urgent travel advisory for its citizens in Iran, citing heightened security risks, road closures, public transport disruptions, and ongoing internet outages across the country. Trump sounds scared! The US has ordered its citizens to leave Iran immediately, issuing the highest level travel warning! Trump has […]