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...
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Israel strikes Beirut for first time since ceasefire, raising fears of escalation
Israel has launched an airstrike on Beirut for the first time since a ceasefire with Hezbollah came into effect, escalating tensions and raising concerns about the stability of the fragile truce. The strike targeted the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital, a known Hezbollah stronghold, with Israeli officials saying the operation was aimed at a...
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Gunfight Outside Israeli Consulate in Istanbul Leaves One Attacker Dead
A gunfight erupted outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, leaving one attacker dead and two others injured after an exchange of fire with Turkish police. The incident took place in the city’s financial district, where security forces quickly responded to armed assailants who opened fire near a police checkpoint. Authorities confirmed that three attackers were...
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Pakistan, 7 Other Muslim Nations Condemn Israel’s Move to Declare West Bank Land as State Property
Pakistan and seven other Muslim-majority countries have strongly condemned Israel’s recent decision to declare large areas of land in the occupied West Bank as Israeli state property, calling the move illegal and a serious violation of international law. In a joint statement, the countries warned that such actions undermine peace efforts and threaten the prospects...
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US and Iran to Hold Nuclear Talks in Oman Aiming to De-escalate Rising Tensions
The United States and Iran are scheduled to hold nuclear negotiations in Oman this Friday, after Tehran requested moving the venue from Turkey and narrowing discussions strictly to its nuclear program, a regional official said. The talks are intended to de-escalate mounting tensions between the two countries, which have increased following military incidents in the...