US President Donald Trump announced that the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw will be held on December 5 in Washington, DC. The event will take place at the Kennedy Center, which Trump recently took charge of. He called the World Cup draw “probably the biggest event in sports.” Trump made the announcement alongside FIFA President […]
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Zelensky confirms DC visit after “meaningful” Trump call
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a long phone call early Saturday morning. The conversation took place just hours after Trump landed in Maryland, returning from his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Trump spent much of his flight discussing the summit and updating Zelensky. Later, he also spoke […]
Air India halts Delhi-Washington flights from September
Air India will suspend its direct flights between New Delhi and Washington, DC, starting September 1. The airline cited a shortage of aircraft and the ongoing closure of Pakistani airspace as the main reasons. These factors have increased the complexity of long-haul operations and forced the airline to reroute flights. Air India also faces pressure […]
US-Pakistan trade talks reach final stage
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that a trade deal with the United States is very close. Speaking at the Atlantic Council in Washington, he claimed the agreement could be finalized in just a few days. Dar said both sides have been holding in-person and virtual meetings. He added that Pakistan’s prime minister has […]
EU trade chief travels to Washington to stop new U.S. tariffs
EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic flew to Washington on Wednesday to try to resolve tariff disputes with the U.S. He will meet with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to discuss the issue. The talks come as U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 30% tariff on imports from […]
Trump presses for Gaza truce as Netanyahu heads to Washington
Hamas and Israel have restarted indirect ceasefire talks in Doha. At the same time, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is traveling to Washington to meet U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump has been urging both sides to reach a “deal this week” to stop the war in Gaza. These discussions aim to secure a temporary truce […]
Deadly strikes pound Gaza while diplomats talk peace
Israel launched some of its heaviest strikes in weeks across Gaza on Monday, killing at least 60 people. The attacks came just ahead of Israeli officials’ visit to Washington, where U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing for a ceasefire deal. Despite diplomatic efforts, Israeli tanks rolled into Gaza City’s Zeitoun area and airstrikes hit homes […]
Trump denies ceasefire focus, claims bigger goal in Iran-Israel conflict
US President Donald Trump has denied claims that he returned to Washington to push for a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Instead, he stated that the situation is much bigger and aims for a complete resolution of the conflict. His statement came after French President Emmanuel Macron claimed Trump left the G7 Summit in Canada […]
India equates terrorism with war, even without proof: Bilawal tells US lawmakers
WASHINGTON – PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, leading Pakistan’s diplomatic mission in Washington, strongly criticized India’s approach to regional conflict, saying that any act of terrorism in India is treated as a declaration of war—proof or not. During a series of meetings with members of the US Congress and the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Bilawal […]
Bilawal urges American-Pakistanis to play active role in peace and prosperity
Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party and former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari urged American-Pakistanis to play a more active role. He emphasized that their involvement is crucial for peace in South Asia and economic stability in Pakistan. Bilawal made these remarks while addressing a reception held at the Pakistani Embassy in Washington, D.C. The event […]