Thirty Democratic members of the U.S. Congress are pushing Secretary of State Marco Rubio to break Washington’s long silence on Israel’s nuclear arsenal, according to a report The Washington Post. The lawmakers, led by Congressman Joaquin Castro of Texas, argue that the U.S. silence on Israel’s nuclear programme is no longer defencible in light of […]
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US, Iran no closer to ending war as Gulf clashes flare
The US and Iran appeared no closer on Saturday to finding an end to the US-Israeli-imposed war after the two sides traded fire in the Gulf amid a tenuous ceasefire. At the same time, a US intelligence analysis concluded Tehran could withstand a naval blockade for months. Recent days have seen the biggest flare-ups in […]
In big man US football league, guys score a different kind of goal
In a football league of big men trying to lose weight, the five-a-side teams feature names like OB City, Big Bananas and Heavy Touch FC. And players can score before the game even starts, standing on a scale and winning goal points for chipping away at their weight problems. Last week there was a game […]
Iran accuses US of ‘reckless military adventure’ as Washington awaits response
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the US of opting for a “reckless military adventure” every time a “diplomatic solution is on the table”. Iranians would “never bow to pressure”, Araghchi said in a post on X, a day after both sides accused each other of launching attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and […]
Pakistan’s exports to US up by 2% to $4.63bn
Pakistan’s export of goods and services to the United States (US) witnessed an increase of 2 per cent during the first nine months of the current fiscal year (2025-26) as compared to the exports of the corresponding period of last year, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported. The overall exports to US were recorded at […]
US announces phased closure of Peshawar Consulate, citing diplomatic priorities
The US Department of State announced on Wednesday the phased closure of its Consulate General in Peshawar. The State Department in a press release said that the responsibility for diplomatic engagement with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will transfer to the US Embassy in Islamabad. “This decision reflects our commitment to the safety of our diplomatic personnel and […]
Iran shows flexibility in nuclear talks with US, report says
Iran has reportedly shown new flexibility in its ongoing nuclear negotiations with the United States (US), according to Arab media reports citing Al Arabiya, signaling a potential shift in its diplomatic posture amid continued regional tensions. Read More: Iran says US responded to latest peace proposal through Pakistan According to the report, Iranian negotiators have proposed […]
Iranian ship crew transferred to Pakistan after US seizure report
An Iranian container ship seized by US forces last month has been transferred to Pakistan for the repatriation of its crew, according to a report by ABC News citing US Central Command. Read More: Iran says US responded to latest peace proposal through Pakistan US officials said 22 crew members of the vessel, identified as M/V Touska, were handed […]
Iran says US responded to latest peace proposal through Pakistan
Iran said on Sunday that the United States had responded to its 14-point proposal via Pakistan and that it was reviewing the response, state media reported. “At this stage, we do not have nuclear negotiations,” an Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson said, according to state media. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) said on Sunday that […]
Nato seeks details as US says it will pull about 5,000 troops from Germany
NATO said on Saturday it was working with the United States to understand Washington’s decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany as a rift in transatlantic ties deepens over the Middle East war. The Pentagon’s announcement of the troop withdrawal follows a spat between US President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who said […]