Pakistan denounces Israeli attack on Iran at UNSC

Pakistan has strongly condemned “unjustified and illegitimate aggression” by Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran, in a statement delivered during a UN Security Council briefing on regional security. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s permanent representative to the United Nations, said on Saturday that Israel’s military strikes on Iranian territory violated international law and posed […]

Airlines halt many Middle East flights

Global airlines on Friday cancelled flights to Tel Aviv, Tehran and other Middle East destinations, or rerouted planes, as airspaces were shut off following Israeli strikes on Iran. Israel, Iran, Iraq, Jordan and Syria closed their airspaces after Israel hit military and nuclear facilities in Iran. Israel said Tehran launched drones in retaliation. Air India’s […]

UNGA demands immediate Gaza ceasefire

The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday adopted a resolution, by overwhelmingly majority, demanding an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Israel’s war in Gaza and aid access, after the United States vetoed a similar effort in the Security Council last week. Piloted by Spain, the resolution, co-sponsored by Pakistan and 47 other states, garnered […]

US Marines deployed to LA

US Marines were deployed to Los Angeles on Friday, the military said, in a rare domestic use of its forces after days of protests over immigration raids and as nationwide demonstrations were expected on Saturday, in the biggest backlash since President Donald Trump returned to power. About 200 Marines will protect a federal building in […]