Trump says Iran war should end ‘soon’, both sides may meet at weekend

U.S. President Donald Trump hints at a breakthrough Iran deal, with Pakistan playing a crucial diplomatic role amid fragile ceasefires in Lebanon and rising global economic concerns.

Trump says he may go to Islamabad if Iran deal reached

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that if a deal with Iran to end the war was reached and signed in Islamabad, he might go there, claiming that Iran had agreed to almost everything.

Pakistan pushes Iran–US talks forward, but nuclear disputes stall ceasefire progress

Iran and the United States have made limited progress under Pakistani mediation, raising hopes for extending the ceasefire and holding further talks.

Hopes for Middle East peace grow with Israel and Lebanon eyeing ceasefire

Optimism is growing that the Middle East conflict may be nearing de-escalation as Pakistan plays a key mediating role between Iran and the United States. Talks focus on a possible ceasefire, nuclear tensions, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. However, investors remain cautious amid repeated diplomatic setbacks.

Türkiye rocked by second school shooting in two days

A gunman has opened fire at a secondary school in the city of Kahramanmaras in south-eastern Türkiye, a local governor has said. It is the second such incident in the country in as many days.

Trump ‘permanently opening’ Strait of Hormuz ‘for China’

US President Donald Trump has said he is “permanently opening” the Strait of Hormuz, claiming he is making the move for China “and the world.” Trump also said Beijing has agreed “not to send weapons to Iran.”

Iran considering easing Strait of Hormuz restrictions – Reuters

Iran could consider allowing ships to pass freely through the Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz if the US offers concessions, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing a source briefed by Tehran.

Load-Shedding Reality Worse Than Promised, Public Left Frustrated

Unannounced and prolonged power outages, far exceeding official load-shedding schedules, are disrupting daily life across urban and rural areas.

Saudi Arabia backstops Pakistan with $3 billion as UAE debt looms

Saudi ​Arabia will provide $3 billion in additional support for Pakistan to help the South Asian nation bridge ‌a multi-billion dollar gap in its...

Australia police investigate Katy Perry over sexual assault allegations

US pop star Katy Perry is under investigation in Australia over allegations of sexual assault made by actor Ruby Rose, police and media said Wednesday.

Lavrov says Russia can ‘compensate’ for China’s resource gap from Iran war: Russian state media

Russia's foreign minister said that his country could make up for China's energy shortages as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is choked by...

Pakistan PM heads to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey with efforts on for US-Iran talks

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is to embark on a four-day diplomatic blitz to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey on Wednesday, Islamabad's foreign ministry said