Israel's military focus in Lebanon risks stalling talks
A source warns that Israeli military advances in southern Lebanon, especially around Nabatieh, threaten ceasefire negotiations and a new round of talks in Washington.
A source warns that Israeli military advances in southern Lebanon, especially around Nabatieh, threaten ceasefire negotiations and a new round of talks in Washington.
Khaled Al-Aydi, a Palestinian refugee with Ukrainian citizenship, escaped Hezbollah detention and entered the Ukrainian Embassy in Beirut, sparking a spy controversy.
UNHCR reports first decline in global displacement in a decade in 2025, but warns long-term refugee challenges remain high with millions returning to difficult conditions.
The Israeli military stated that two launches fell near troops in southern Lebanon, following sirens in northern Israel. Lebanon remains a major frontline in the ongoing conflict.
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RecommendedA new book argues that US soft power investment in Egypt stabilized the country and could serve as a model for Middle East policy, reducing reliance on military intervention.
Iran claims a US projectile struck an Iranian cargo barge in the Gulf of Oman, rescuing all five crew members. The incident occurred near Khasab port.
Iran's military declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to all vessels, threatening to target any ship. US denies the closure and says commercial traffic continues.
Pakistan firmly rejects Indian statements on AJK, warns against water blockade as act of war, and raises concerns over India's nuclear proliferation.
Iran's IRGC commander warns the US that threatening the Strait of Hormuz will turn the region into hell, amid escalating tensions and US strikes on Iran.
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RecommendedPakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to allow stranded Pakistani trucks at Torkham border to return, easing trade tensions and improving bilateral relations.
South Korea's Vice Foreign Minister Jeong Yeon-doo met with Sweden's special envoy Peter Semneby to discuss peace on the Korean Peninsula.
Pakistan's High Commissioner to Singapore, Rabia Shafiq, visited The Straits Times headquarters to discuss regional developments and enhance Pakistan's visibility in Singapore.
Two Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon's Tyre district killed 11 and wounded 44, raising the total toll since March to 3,666 dead and 11,321 injured.
The debate over 12 reserved seats for Jammu and Kashmir refugees in AJK's assembly is a test of constitutional processes vs. street agitation. Violence undermines democratic legitimacy and plays into hostile narratives.
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RecommendedPresident Asif Ali Zardari reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to deepening partnership with Russia, calling Moscow a trusted partner and important global power for cooperation in diverse fields.
Narendra Modi's 2016 vow to isolate Pakistan failed as Pakistan expanded global ties, brokered a US-Iran ceasefire, and gained Trump's praise, while India's strategy left South Asia isolated.
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said the province strongly presented its case in the NEC meeting, securing assurances on NFC Award updates and wheat supply.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards attacked US bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain in retaliation for US strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions.
North Korea and China have adopted a far-reaching blueprint for bilateral relations during Xi Jinping's visit to Pyongyang, with both leaders expressing satisfaction and deepening their strategic alliance.
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RecommendedSaudi Arabia launched Riyadh Air, its second national carrier, on Wednesday, aiming to transform the capital into a global aviation hub and reduce oil dependence.
Pakistan is mediating between Iran and the US to end months-long conflict, with diplomatic sources indicating a possible deal in coming days despite unresolved issues.
German Ambassador Ina Lepel lauds Pakistan's diplomatic role in regional peace, highlights trade potential, and discusses bilateral cooperation at LCCI.
Italian Ambassador Marilina Armellin paid a farewell call on Deputy PM Ishaq Dar, who lauded her efforts in boosting bilateral ties in trade, investment, education, and labour mobility.
The rise of China and the Belt and Road Initiative challenge US dominance, as global alliances shift and cooperation becomes key.
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RecommendedChinese President Xi Jinping concluded a two-day state visit to North Korea, his first since 2019, underscoring bilateral ties and strategic alignment amid international sanctions.
ISSI and Xinhua co-hosted a seminar marking 75 years of Pakistan-China diplomatic relations, focusing on CPEC and global governance.
FIFA's 2026 World Cup faces controversy as Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan and others face US visa denials, sparking criticism from politicians and rights groups.
A UN inquiry found Israeli authorities directly involved in settler attacks in the West Bank, enabling violence through support, while also documenting Hamas war crimes in Gaza.
Indian engineers broke through the final rock section of the Zojila tunnel, a strategic project ensuring all-weather access to Ladakh near China. The 13.14-km tunnel is part of a $712-million infrastructure push.
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RecommendedBritish High Commissioner Jane Marriott and Federal Minister Dr Musadik Malik met in Islamabad to discuss the Green Compact, a £35 million climate cooperation framework, focusing on tangible outcomes and youth engagement.