Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a temporary ceasefire with Ukraine on May 9, coinciding with Russia’s annual Victory Day celebrations marking the Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. Read More: Ukraine pushes Turkey to host Zelenskiy-Putin peace summit talks According to reports citing the Russian president’s diplomatic adviser, Putin raised the proposal […]
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Iran’s Foreign Minister claims Trump has requested negotiations with Tehran
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has claimed that US President Donald Trump has requested negotiations with Tehran, adding that Iran is currently reviewing the proposal. Read More: Marco Rubio Says Iran Ready for Deal Amid Rising Pressure In a statement, Araghchi said Washington’s alleged outreach comes after it failed to achieve its objectives in the ongoing conflict […]
Valiant Pakistan edged by Russia in UEFA U-16 Tournament
Pakistan showed immense grit and determination before they eventually fell to a narrow 2-1 loss to Russia in their clash of the UEFA Under-16 Development Tournament in Shymkent, Kazakhstan on Monday. Mohammad Essa’s men fell behind early but levelled the scores in the second half through Shahraz Khan after good work by Danish Masih, only […]
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 […]
Iran’s foreign minister visits Russia as US talks stall
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Saint Petersburg on Monday for high-level talks, as diplomatic efforts between Tehran and Washington remain uncertain following the collapse of planned negotiations in Pakistan. Read More: Iran’s FM back in Pakistan as Islamabad races to salvage talks According to Iranian officials, Araghchi is expected to meet Vladimir Putin during […]
Suspected bombing plot foiled in Russia, German woman detained
Authorities in Russia say they have thwarted a suspected bombing plot and detained a German woman believed to be involved in the planned attack. The incident, reported by state media, has raised fresh concerns over security threats in the region. Read More: Turkey detains Russian ‘planning drone attack on US warplane According to the Federal Security Service (FSB), the […]
Russia approves 16 local seafood plants, opening $300m export market
Pakistan’s maritime ministry said on Friday Russia had approved 16 local seafood processing plants for exports, opening a new market worth up to $300 million for the country’s fisheries sector as it seeks to diversify beyond traditional destinations. The development marks a rare expansion of trade ties between Pakistan and Russia, which have historically remained […]
Xi meets Lavrov as China pushes mediation role in Middle East crisis
Chinese President Xi Jinping has met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Beijing, as China intensifies diplomatic engagement with global leaders amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. Read More: Russian foreign minister arrived in Beijing for Middle East talks According to Chinese state media, the meeting took place at the Great Hall of the People and focused […]
Russia offers to take in Iran’s enriched uranium
Russia is ready to take in Iran’s enriched uranium as part of a future peace deal with the United States, the Kremlin said on Monday. Failed talks between Iran and the United States over the weekend dashed hopes of a swift deal to permanently end the war that has killed thousands and thrown the global […]
Russia, Ukraine trade accusations of Easter truce violations
Russia and Ukraine accused each other on Sunday of breaching the 32-hour ceasefire in their four-year war, reporting more than a thousand drone and shelling attacks just hours after the truce began on Saturday to mark Orthodox Easter. The Russian defence ministry said it recorded 1,971 ceasefire violations overnight into Sunday, while Ukraine’s general staff […]