The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has welcomed the signing of a landmark joint defence agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye, describing it as an important step toward strengthening regional security and cooperation. OIC Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha expressed strong support for the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, saying the pact reflects the three...
The United States launched a two-hour wave of heavy retaliatory airstrikes against Iran on Thursday after Tehran fired ballistic missiles at American military bases in Jordan, significantly escalating the ongoing conflict between the two countries. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the operation targeted dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) facilities, including command...
Iran’s government says Bushehr Airport in the country’s southwest has been rendered inoperable following US airstrikes, marking another escalation in the ongoing conflict between Washington and Tehran. According to Iran’s official news agency IRNA, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said the airport can no longer function after sustaining significant damage in the latest wave of US...
US President Donald Trump has announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit Washington next Tuesday for high-level talks, as the Middle East faces mounting military and diplomatic tensions. Speaking at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, Trump confirmed that Netanyahu would travel to the United States next week. Israel later confirmed that the...
Yemen’s Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for a missile strike targeting Saudi Arabia, marking a significant escalation as the wider Middle East conflict continues to intensify. According to Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree, the group launched a missile attack aimed at a strategic target in the Saudi city of Jeddah. The Houthis said the strike...
A US missile strike targeted a naval headquarters of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the northern province of Gilan on Friday, marking another escalation in the ongoing military confrontation between Washington and Tehran. Iranian officials said the attack damaged military equipment at the facility but reported no immediate casualties. According to Iranian authorities,...
Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with Iran, with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stating that Islamabad is ready to expand cooperation with Tehran across all sectors. Naqvi made the remarks during a meeting with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, who is on an official visit to Pakistan. The two leaders held one-on-one talks...
The United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada have updated their travel advisories for several Middle Eastern countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, as regional security concerns continue to evolve. The revised guidance urges travellers to remain vigilant, monitor official government updates, and stay in close contact with airlines...
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on Monday, marking the first visit by a Canadian foreign minister to the country in nearly 20 years. The visit is being seen as a significant step towards strengthening diplomatic ties and expanding cooperation between Islamabad and Ottawa. According to Global Affairs Canada,...
At least seven people were killed in US strikes targeting an Iranian army base, according to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency, as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate. The reported attack is the latest in a series of military exchanges that have heightened fears of a broader regional conflict. Iranian officials said the...