Iran has announced that it will not fulfil its obligations under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) until the United States fully complies with its own commitments, signalling a further deterioration in the fragile agreement brokered to ease tensions between the two countries. Speaking at a weekly press briefing, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei...
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Doha on Monday for a one-day visit to offer Pakistan’s condolences following the death of Qatar’s former Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The visit underscores the longstanding diplomatic and brotherly ties between Pakistan and Qatar. The prime minister was accompanied by PML-N President Nawaz Sharif, Deputy...
The identity of the mysterious masked individual seen during the funeral prayers of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has reportedly been confirmed, putting an end to widespread speculation on social media. According to Iranian media reports, the masked man was Mohammad Javad Khamenei, the eldest grandson of the late leader and son of Mostafa...
Lebanon has announced a partial ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in a bid to reduce escalating tensions, though fighting continues in parts of southern Lebanon despite the agreement. The truce, facilitated through international mediation efforts, includes Israel halting strikes on Beirut and Hezbollah suspending attacks on Israeli territory as an initial step toward broader de-escalation....
Global oil prices rose sharply on Monday after renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran, coupled with Israel’s decision to push further into Lebanon, heightened concerns over energy supplies from the Middle East. Brent crude climbed above $93 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose above $90, reversing some of...
Malaysia has begun enforcing a nationwide ban preventing children under the age of 16 from registering new social media accounts, becoming one of the latest countries to tighten online safety regulations for minors. The new rules, which took effect on June 1, require major platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to verify users’...
Global oil prices fell sharply to a two-week low after growing optimism that the United States and Iran may be moving closer to a diplomatic agreement aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude futures dropped more than 5% to below $100 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude also recorded...
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said Pakistan played a “very sincere role” in ongoing mediation efforts between the United States and Iran, highlighting Islamabad’s growing diplomatic influence in regional peace negotiations. Speaking during his visit to Beijing, the premier said Pakistan remains committed to promoting dialogue and stability in the Middle East. Shehbaz Sharif stated...
The founder of India’s rapidly growing Gen Z social media movement, the “Cockroach Janta Party” (CJP), has alleged that authorities and unknown actors launched a crackdown against the platform after it went viral for criticising unemployment, inflation and governance issues in India. The account’s creator, Abhijeet Dipke, claimed that the group’s website was taken down,...
Pakistan, along with 13 other Muslim-majority countries, has strongly condemned Somaliland’s announcement to open a purported embassy in Jerusalem, describing the move as “illegal and unacceptable.” The joint statement warned that the decision violates international law and undermines the legal and historical status of occupied Jerusalem. The statement was jointly issued by the foreign ministries...