Spain has described Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado’s decision to decline a meeting with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez as a “mistake,” deepening a diplomatic exchange during her recent visit to Madrid. Read More: Death of Mozambique rebel leader shakes peace process Machado, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and prominent figure in Venezuela’s opposition movement, […]
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Pakistan to finalise US Iran talks schedule after PM returns
Islamabad has informed both Iran and the United States (US) that the final schedule for the second round of mediation talks will be announced after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif returns from his ongoing foreign visit, official sources said on Thursday. Read More: Pakistan to continue efforts for Iran-US talks: PM Shehbaz Sharif According to […]
Pakistan emerges as key peace broker in historic ceasefire deal
Pakistan has delivered a strong and historic diplomatic performance by successfully facilitating a ceasefire and bringing both sides of a long-standing conflict to the negotiating table after decades of tension. The country actively promoted dialogue through sustained engagement and professional mediation efforts, positioning itself as a trusted regional peace broker. Officials described the initiative as […]
Trump warns of stronger strikes if Iran tensions escalate
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could launch significantly stronger military strikes against Iran if the situation in the region takes an unexpected turn. Read More: Trump pledges US-Iran talks on sanctions In a statement shared on social media, Trump said US military forces would remain positioned around Iran until a formal […]
US lawmaker warns against NATO withdrawal threats
WASHINGTON: A senior US lawmaker has cautioned President Donald Trump against any attempt to withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), calling such a move both unlawful and damaging to national security. Read More: NATO chief urges EU reliance on US nuclear shield Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi raised concerns in a letter sent after a […]
US to permanently close Peshawar consulate, citing cost savings
The United States has announced plans to permanently close its consulate in Peshawar, its closest diplomatic mission to the Afghan border, according to reports from The Independent on Thursday. The consulate, established as a key operations and logistics point during the 2001 US invasion of Afghanistan, will cease operations later this year. Read More: New US […]
Starmer defends UK engagement with China despite US warning
SHANGHAI: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday it would be unwise for the United Kingdom (UK) to disengage from China, rejecting comments by US President Donald Trump that closer business ties with Beijing were dangerous. Read More: Starmer seeks China ties amid US tensions Speaking in Shanghai on the final day of his visit, Mr Starmer […]
Pakistan, Ghana hold first bilateral talks, sign MoUs
Pakistan and Ghana convened their first formal bilateral talks on Monday, marking a significant step in strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between the two countries, the Foreign Office (FO) announced on Tuesday. Read More: Speakers highlight Pakistan-Africa economic, trade ties The Pakistani delegation was led by Ambassador Hamid Asghar Khan, additional foreign secretary, while the Ghanaian […]
Trump signals possible land strikes against drug cartels
US President Donald Trump said the United States will begin military action on land against drug cartels, in what could represent a major escalation in Washington’s long-running counter-narcotics campaign. Trump made the remarks in an interview on Fox News, saying, “We are going to start now hitting land with regard to the cartels,” and repeating […]
Trump orders US withdrawal from dozens of global organisations
US President Donald Trump has directed the withdrawal of the United States from 66 international organisations, including the foundational climate treaty known as the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The decision is part of what the White House described on Wednesday as a broader exit […]