UN chief rejects Israeli-US Gaza aid plan, citing violation of UN principles

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has reiterated his rejection of a joint Israeli-US plan to bypass the United Nations in delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza, warning that such efforts must adhere strictly to international law and humanitarian principles. Speaking at the Arab League summit in Baghdad on Saturday, Guterres declared, “The UN will not participate in […]

Putin-Zelensky talks ‘possible’ if peace progress made, says Kremlin

A potential face-to-face meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky could take place, but only if current peace efforts yield tangible progress, the Kremlin has said. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Saturday that while a summit between the two leaders remains on the table, it would only happen following […]

Sons of the soil thwarted hostile designs of enemy with exceptional valour: Zardari

President Asif Ali Zardari emphasized that the sons of the soil, fortified by the enduring spirit of the nation, stood with unwavering resolve to defend the motherland and thwarted hostile designs with exceptional valour and operational acumen. During his visit to Gujranwala Cantonment on Saturday, President Zardari lauded the exemplary conduct and professional excellence of […]

‘We were never really close friends’, Neeraj Chopra clarifies bond with Arshad Nadeem

India’s Olympic gold medalist and javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has clarified that he and Pakistan’s Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem were never “very close friends,” and acknowledged that following the recent tensions between India and Pakistan, their relationship would likely never be the same. The athletes were widely praised for their camaraderie, which stood out in […]