Arab, Muslim states denounce Somaliland ‘embassy’ opening in Jerusalem
Foreign ministers from 16 Arab and Muslim countries, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan, have condemned the opening of what they termed a “so‑called Somaliland embassy” in Jerusalem, calling it “illegal and unacceptable.” In a joint statement, the
Trump scraps Pakistan delegation, says Iran talks can proceed by phone
US President Donald Trump said he had cancelled plans to send a delegation to Pakistan for talks with Iran, describing the trip as unnecessary and indicating that discussions could be conducted remotely as diplomatic contacts continue through regional intermediaries. Speaking
Egypt steps up diplomacy to ease regional tensions, back US-Iran talks
Egypt has intensified diplomatic outreach with regional and international partners to support de-escalation efforts and revive negotiations between the United States and Iran, underscoring the need for political solutions, Gulf security, and the protection of global navigation routes. Egyptian Foreign
Trump rejects ceasefire extension with Iran as Pakistan-mediated talks falter
US President Donald Trump said he opposes extending the ceasefire with Iran, arguing that Washington remains in a “strong negotiating position” and is capable of securing what he described as a “great deal,” as signs mount that planned talks in
US-Iran talks hang in balance as mistrust complicates Pakistan diplomacy
Diplomatic efforts to stabilise the ceasefire between the United States and Iran entered a delicate phase on Monday, as both sides sent mixed signals over the prospects of a new round of talks in Pakistan. Iranian officials stressed that deep-rooted
Prospects for renewed Iran-US talks emerge amid rising fears of wider regional fallout
Prospects for a new round of talks between Iran and the United States are gaining traction, with Islamabad and Geneva under consideration as potential venues, even as international warnings intensify over the conflict’s broader regional and global economic impact. Iran’s
US Vice President Vance, Iranian Speaker Ghalibaf lead delegations to Islamabad peace talks
High-level delegations from the United States and Iran arrived in Islamabad on Saturday to begin talks aimed at ending the conflict between the two sides, following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire. The US delegation, led by Vice President J.D.
Four-way meeting in Islamabad urges de-escalation, renewed US-Iran talks
Egypt, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have called for prioritising diplomacy and launching a negotiation track between the United States and Iran to contain escalating military tensions, warning of serious repercussions for the global economy, energy security, and supply chains.
Pakistan arrests Islamic State Khorasan media chief
Pakistan has arrested Sultan Aziz Azzam, the media chief for Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), intelligence sources confirmed to Pakistan TV. Azzam, who was designated a Specially Designated Global Terrorist by the United States in November 2021, was apprehended in
Pakistanis see economic stability and low bribery rates, though police corruption persists: Transparency International
A majority of Pakistanis recognise government efforts to stabilise the economy and report facing no bribery pressures in daily life, although the police force remains the sector perceived as most corrupt, a Transparency International Pakistan survey showed on Tuesday. The