YEREVAN – US Vice President J.D. Vance concluded a landmark two-day visit to Armenia on February 10, the first-ever trip by a US official of his rank, with agreements spanning defense, energy, and regional economic development. Vance met with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to finalize deliveries of V-BAT reconnaissance drones worth $11 million, marking the […]
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Shehbaz Sharif set to attend Gaza peace board meeting in Washington
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to visit Washington on February 18 to represent Pakistan at the first leaders’ meeting of President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, scheduled for February 19 at the United States Institute of Peace. Read More: PM Shehbaz likely to attend Gaza peace board meeting The inaugural meeting will focus on Gaza’s post-war reconstruction and […]
PM Shehbaz likely to attend Gaza peace board meeting
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to attend the first leaders’ meeting of the US-initiated Gaza “Board of Peace” in Washington on February 19, according to diplomatic sources. The development follows an invitation extended by US President Donald Trump for Pakistan to join the Board of Peace on Gaza, which the Foreign Office confirmed […]
Abu Dhabi hosts high-stakes Ukraine peace talks
The Kremlin confirmed that Ukraine, Russia, and the United States will hold a new round of talks in Abu Dhabi this week. The negotiations aim to discuss the four-year war and potential resolutions. The talks were postponed from last weekend due to scheduling conflicts among the three parties. The discussions will begin on Wednesday and […]
India wary of Trump peace board possible Kashmir role
India has yet to formally engage with US President Donald Trump proposed ‘Board of Peace’, amid concerns in diplomatic and media circles that the initiative could open the Kashmir dispute to international mediation. Read More: US-India ties under strain after May conflict: report New Delhi was notably absent from the charter-signing ceremony held on the sidelines […]
Trump backs off Greenland after global pushback
President Donald Trump has stepped back from using force or tariffs to pursue control of Greenland, marking a sharp turn after weeks of tension with European allies and US partners. Moreover, the decision came after strong internal pressure from senior aides who feared the strategy was damaging America’s global standing. During remarks at the Davos […]
Muslim-majority countries signal support for proposed Gaza stabilisation force
Despite domestic and political challenges, most Muslim-majority countries involved in the Gaza peace process have expressed support for the proposed International Stabilisation Force (ISF) aimed at securing the besieged territory. Diplomats say that while participation carries significant risks at home, the alternative—ongoing bloodshed in Gaza—is far worse. Read More: Diplomatic talks planned on proposed Gaza stabilisation […]
Kremlin rejects claims of planned three-way peace talks
The Kremlin has denied reports that preparations are under way for three-way talks involving Russia, Ukraine and the United States, as diplomatic efforts to end the war continue on multiple fronts. The denial came as diplomats from Ukraine, Europe and the US gathered in Miami for discussions on the conflict. Read More: Russia’s Dmitriev flies to […]
US welcomes Pakistan’s offer to join Gaza stabilisation force
WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday expressed gratitude for Pakistan’s offer to participate in the proposed International Stabilisation Force (ISF) for Gaza. While he stopped short of confirming a firm troop commitment, Rubio said Pakistan’s potential involvement is “key” to the operation. Read More: Pakistan ‘key’ to Gaza force, US says but […]
US and Ukraine hold Florida talks on Russia peace deal
HALLANDALE BEACH: US and Ukrainian officials met in Florida on Sunday to discuss outlines of a potential peace deal with Russia, aiming to end the more than three-year-long war. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the talks were intended to create “a pathway forward that leaves Ukraine sovereign, independent and prosperous.” Read More: US, Ukraine advance refined […]