Tehran has sent its latest proposal for negotiations with the United States to Pakistani mediators, Iranian state news agency IRNA said on Friday, a move that could improve prospects for breaking an impasse in efforts to end the Iran war. IRNA gave no details but global oil prices, which have risen sharply since Iran started […]
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Rejects US Role in Gulf Security
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said the Gulf future would be bright without US presence, stressing regional independence. He stated that neighboring countries share a common destiny and should work together without foreign interference in regional affairs. Moreover, in a statement published by Islamic Republic News Agency, he said a new chapter is emerging in […]
Pakistani universities must revive unions with checks, says US scholar
Universities must not become part of political conflicts and should instead act as safe spaces for dialogue, learning and leadership, a leading global education expert said during a visit to Lahore, while also backing the revival of student unions in Pakistan under strict rules. Dr Victoria C Fontan, an international scholar of peace and conflict […]
Iran vows to continue diplomacy despite US ambivalence
Akbar Eissa Zadeh, the Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran told Daily Times, that despite the uncertain attitude of the US delegation in the first session of Islamabad Talks, Iran will always keep the doors open for talks. The US delegation wanted to get its demands fulfilled more than a ceasefire. Nevertheless, the […]
US, Iranian diplomats head back to Pakistan, sparking peace deal hopes
Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said on Friday that an Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had arrived in Islamabad. He said Araghchi was received by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir and other senior officials. “During […]
US women’s soccer league joins global project to cut ACL injuries
The National Women’s Soccer League and its players’ union have joined Project ACL, a global initiative aimed at reducing the number of anterior cruciate ligament injuries in professional women’s football. The collaboration brings the US-based NWSL into a programme that was launched in England’s Women’s Super League two years ago in response to a call […]
Naqvi, US envoy discuss regional situation, Islamabad dialogue
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held a significant meeting with United States Ambassador Natalie Baker to discuss the evolving regional situation and diplomatic efforts regarding the second round of the Islamabad Talks. During the meeting, Minister Naqvi commended US President Donald Trump’s initiative to extend the ceasefire, describing it as a welcome step and a major […]
Israeli attacks in south Lebanon strain truce on eve of talks in US
An Israeli strike killed two people in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, Lebanon’s state news agency reported, and Hezbollah said it launched an attack drone at Israeli forces in the south, further straining a ceasefire between the Iran-backed group and Israel. On the eve of talks in Washington between Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors, Lebanese President Joseph […]
US, Iran ‘signal they will return to Pakistan today for ceasefire talks’
The US media has claimed that the second round of talks between the United States and Iran is expected to be held in Islamabad today (Wednesday). According to the US-based website Axios, citing three American sources, US Vice President JD Vance is expected to depart for Pakistan today (Tuesday), while the Iranian delegation is also […]
Pakistan prepares for peace talks despite US seizure of Iranian ship
Pakistan, which has served as the main mediator, appeared to be preparing for the second round of US-Iran talks despite the seizure of an Iranian cargo ship by the US. Two giant US C-17 cargo planes landed at an air base on Sunday afternoon, carrying security equipment and vehicles in preparation for the US delegation’s […]