Pakistan-Russia Joint Working Group to Counter International Terrorism, Tuesday, discussed the regional terrorist threat, with particular focus on terrorism emanating from Afghanistan and the risk it posed to neighboring states and the broader regional security. The 12th meeting of the JWG was held in Islamabad. Additional Secretary (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Ambassador Muhammad Khalid Khan […]
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Ukraine launches major drone strike on Moscow oil refinery
Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks on Moscow in recent years, targeting key energy infrastructure and setting an oil refinery ablaze as fighting between the two countries continued to intensify. According to Russian officials, air defence systems intercepted hundreds of Ukrainian drones overnight, including many heading toward the Russian capital. Moscow Mayor Sergei […]
G7 pledges stronger air defence support and sanctions on Russia
EVIAN: Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) have pledged to strengthen Ukraine’s air defences and intensify economic pressure on Russia, including new sanctions targeting its oil and gas sector, according to a joint statement issued at the end of their summit in France. The statement reaffirmed what leaders described as their “unwavering support” for […]
Russian strikes kill four in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region
At least four people were killed and 10 others injured after Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region, local officials said on Tuesday, as fighting between the two countries continued with no immediate signs of easing. Read More: Ukraine strikes key Russian military sites Kharkiv regional governor Oleg Synegubov said the attacks targeted the city of Chuguiv, where four […]
Pakistan, Russia sign raft of agreements to bolster cooperation
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Interior Ministers’ meeting, the Ministry of Interior said on Saturday. In a significant diplomatic development, Minister Naqvi and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Kolokoltsev, signed […]
Russia says it downed hundreds of drones launched by Ukraine in major wave
Russia said on Saturday that its air defence systems intercepted hundreds of drones launched by Ukraine, including multiple attacks near Saint Petersburg, as both sides intensified strikes in the ongoing war. Read More: Russia kills 18 in Ukraine strikes According to the Russian defence ministry, a total of 376 Ukrainian drones were downed overnight across several regions, including […]
Ukrainian drones target Saint Petersburg during economic forum
Ukrainian drones struck energy and military facilities in Saint Petersburg early Wednesday, coinciding with the opening of Russia’s flagship economic forum and highlighting the continued reach of the conflict beyond frontline areas. Read More: Ukraine drone strikes hit Kursk nuclear plant and Russian fuel hub According to Russian officials, several infrastructure sites were damaged in the […]
Drone strike on bus kills seven in eastern Ukraine
At least seven people were killed and 11 others injured after a drone strike hit a passenger bus in Russian-controlled eastern Ukraine, according to local authorities in the occupied Donetsk region. Read More: Russia strikes Ukraine with drones and missiles The attack occurred near Yenakiyevo on Wednesday when a bus travelling between Moscow and Simferopol in Crimea was struck […]
Pakistan eyes investment opportunities at Russian forum
Pakistan is set to participate in the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2026) with a high-level delegation, as the country seeks to strengthen economic ties with Russia and attract new investment opportunities. Read More: Pakistan pushes reforms to accelerate investment and export growth The four-day forum, which begins on June 3 in St Petersburg, is regarded as […]
Russian drones and missiles strikes kill 10 across Ukraine
KYIV: Russian drones and missiles struck several Ukrainian cities in a large-scale overnight assault on Tuesday, killing at least 10 people and injuring around 100 others, according to Ukrainian officials. Read More: Russia unleashes massive missile and drone assault on Ukraine The attacks targeted major urban centres, including Kyiv and Dnipro, following warnings from Ukrainian authorities that Russia could launch a […]