British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that, whatever the pressure, Britain would not be dragged into the Iran war nor be involved in a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. “We’re not supporting the blockade,” he told BBC Radio 5 Live, adding that it was vital to get the Strait reopened. “It is, […]
The US military said it would block shipping traffic in and out of Iran’s ports starting at 10am ET (7pm PKT) on Monday, a move that would prevent roughly two million barrels of Iranian oil a day from entering the world’s markets, further tightening global supply. Here are details on the planned blockade and its […]
The International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations (IFATCA) on Monday expressed strong appreciation for the professionalism and dedication of Pakistan’s air traffic controllers, acknowledging their crucial role in maintaining safe and efficient operations during recent regional airspace disruptions. In a letter addressed to Pakistan’s air traffic control authorities, IFATCA Executive Vice President for the […]
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday praised Pakistan’s diplomatic role in facilitating talks between the United States and Iran in a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the two leaders discussed the recently held ‘Islamabad Talks’ between the US and Iran, hosted by Pakistan. Takaichi appreciated Pakistan’s role […]
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) plunged on Monday in a subdued trading environment, as heavy selling pressure took a toll on market sentiment. The benchmark KSE-100 Index fell sharply by 5,353.67 points at the outset of trading. Visible fluctuations persisted in the market, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index dropping 4,567.31 points (-2.73%) to 162,624.06 by 10:29am. […]
US Democrats celebrated the defeat of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Sunday, while President Donald Trump’s allies and Republican peers offered a more mixed response to the loss of the leader that Trump had endorsed. Trump had backed Orban leading up to the vote, even speaking briefly last week at a campaign rally in […]
US President Donald Trump told reporters at Joint Base Andrews near Washington DC that he is “fine” if Iran doesn’t return to negotiations “I don’t care if they come back or not. If they don’t come back, I’m fine,” Trump said, a day after the US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan failed to reach a deal. […]
Iran accused the United States early Monday of derailing talks in Islamabad after the two sides had come close to reaching an agreement. “We engaged with the US in good faith to end the war,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a statement. He said the parties had been “just inches away” from an […]
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday said China should take on a more substantial role with issues including climate change, security, defence, and the fight against inequality, adding that Europe will also have to redouble its efforts as the US withdraws from leadership roles on many fronts. Sanchez, who is making his fourth visit […]
At least three people, including a child, were killed and 10 others injured when a passenger vehicle plunged into a deep ravine in Lower Dir area of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa on Monday, Rescue 1122 officials said. According to a Rescue 1122 spokesperson, the vehicle was travelling from the Maidan area to Nambatai when it went off the road […]