Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that Pakistan hopes to host the next round of peace talks between the United States and Iran “very soon,” highlighting Islamabad’s growing diplomatic role in efforts to ease tensions in the Middle East. The statement came as regional leaders continued discussions aimed at securing a long-term peace agreement between...
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Gazans unable to perform Hajj, animal sacrifice as Eidul Azha approaches
As Eid al-Adha approaches, many Palestinians in Gaza are facing the painful reality of being unable to perform Hajj or even arrange traditional animal sacrifices due to the ongoing humanitarian crisis caused by months of conflict and displacement. Thousands of Gazans who had hoped to travel to Saudi Arabia for Hajj this year have been...
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Iran warns any new US aggression will trigger a “stronger response”
Iran has warned that any new military aggression by the United States would provoke a much stronger response, as tensions continue despite ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing further conflict in the region. Speaking on Tuesday, Iranian Parliament National Security Commission spokesperson Ebrahim Rezaei said Tehran was fully prepared to respond if Washington resumed attacks....
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Russia moves toward “full partnership” with Afghanistan’s Taliban government
Russia has announced that it is establishing a “full-fledged partnership” with Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government, signaling a major shift in regional diplomacy and Moscow’s approach toward Kabul. Speaking during a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu said Moscow was developing a pragmatic relationship with the Taliban administration focused on...
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Gwadar Port gains strategic importance amid Strait of Hormuz crisis
Gwadar Port is rapidly gaining strategic and economic importance as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to disrupt regional shipping routes and global energy trade. Officials and analysts believe the port could serve as a safer alternative corridor for trade and logistics during the ongoing crisis. According to Gwadar Port Authority Chairman Noorul Haq...
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Pakistan warns UN of Israel’s “systematic annexation” of occupied West Bank
Pakistan has voiced serious concern at the United Nations over what it described as Israel’s “systematic annexation” of the occupied West Bank, warning that continued settlement expansion threatens regional peace and undermines international law. Speaking during a UN session on the Palestinian issue, Pakistan’s representative condemned Israeli actions in the occupied territories, arguing that ongoing...
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WHO chief to oversee evacuation of hantavirus-hit cruise ship in Canary Islands
World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is expected to arrive in Spain’s Canary Islands to coordinate the evacuation and medical response linked to the hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship stranded in the Atlantic. The vessel has remained under close monitoring after several passengers and crew members contracted the rare Andes strain of hantavirus,...
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UAE vows self-defence after reported Iranian missile attacks
The United Arab Emirates has declared its right to self-defence following reported missile and drone attacks by Iran, warning of serious consequences if such actions continue. The statement comes amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region and growing concerns over violations of international law. UAE Ambassador to the United Nations, Mohamed Abushahab, said the attacks...
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Hantavirus-hit cruise ship to sail to Spain as rare Andes strain confirmed
A cruise ship struck by a rare hantavirus outbreak is set to sail to Spain after health authorities confirmed the presence of the Andes strain, a variant known for its potential to spread between humans. The vessel, carrying around 150 passengers and crew, had been stranded off the coast of Cape Verde following multiple infections...
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Iranian strikes hit 228 US military sites; report reveals higher damage than acknowledged
Iranian airstrikes have caused significantly more damage to US military assets in the Middle East than previously acknowledged, according to a new report based on satellite imagery analysis. The findings suggest a far wider impact of the conflict than publicly disclosed by US officials. The review documented damage to at least 228 structures and pieces...