Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif claimed India is supporting the Afghan Taliban to conduct a low-intensity war against Pakistan from Afghan soil. In an interview with Al-Arabiya, he said evidence shows ties between New Delhi and Taliban elements operating in Afghanistan. Asif warned that Pakistan would respond strongly if Afghan territory is used to launch […]
Peace talks
Pakistan, Afghan Taliban to revive Istanbul talks for peace
Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban have agreed to resume stalled peace talks in Istanbul to “give peace another chance.” According to state media, both sides accepted the host countries’ request to continue discussions after earlier negotiations ended without results. The Pakistani delegation, which had been preparing to return home, will now extend its stay to […]
Pakistan, Afghanistan Reach Key Understanding to Combat Cross-Border Terrorism: Khawaja Asif
LAHORE: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif announced that Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached a crucial understanding to jointly combat the growing threat of terrorism along their shared border, following mediation by Qatar and Turkey. پاکستان اور افغانستان کے مابین سیز فائر کا معاہدہ طے پاگیا۔ پاکستان کی سرزمین پہ افغانستان سے دھشت گردی کا سلسلہ فی […]
Hamas seeks Trump’s guarantee to end Gaza war
Hamas and Israel are holding indirect peace talks in Egypt’s Sharm El Sheikh to discuss a possible ceasefire in Gaza. Both sides exchanged lists of prisoners and hostages as part of the early steps. Hamas says it is showing a positive attitude in hopes of reaching a long-term agreement. However, the group insists that past […]
Zelensky meets UK PM ahead of crucial Trump-Putin peace summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London on Thursday morning. The meeting comes one day before US President Donald Trump holds key peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Zelensky plans to align with allies and strengthen Ukraine’s stance ahead of the summit. The meeting will take […]
Thailand, Cambodia clash ahead of truce talks
Thailand and Cambodia are set to hold peace talks on Monday to resolve a fierce border conflict now in its fifth day. The dispute involves a handful of ancient temples located in contested territory along their shared border. The fighting has so far killed at least 35 people and forced more than 200,000 civilians to […]
Russia–Ukraine talks resume in Istanbul
Russia and Ukraine have resumed peace talks in Istanbul, aiming to end a war now in its fourth year. The negotiations come amid mounting international pressure, including a 50-day ultimatum from U.S. President Donald Trump for Russia to end hostilities or face new sanctions. Despite the high stakes, the Kremlin has warned against expecting quick […]
Zelenskyy confirms Ukraine-Russia talks this week
Ukraine and Russia will hold peace talks in Turkey on Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced. These talks are the first in seven weeks and aim to revive stalled negotiations. Zelenskyy spoke after consulting Rustem Umerov, Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council secretary. Umerov led the previous rounds of talks and is preparing for a […]
Iran-Israel conflict grows as Geneva talks collapse and missiles fly
The conflict between Iran and Israel reached a dangerous new level on Saturday as both countries exchanged more missile strikes. An Iranian missile hit a building in central Israel, sparking a fire in Holon near Tel Aviv. Emergency teams responded quickly. Luckily, no one was physically hurt, though several people were treated for shock. Israel […]
Bilawal urges U.S. to help prevent war with India, calls for peace talks
Former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met with senior officials of the Trump administration in Washington. He presented Pakistan’s concerns about Indian aggression and praised the U.S. for helping achieve a recent ceasefire. During the meeting with Under Secretary of State Allison Hooker, Bilawal thanked President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for […]