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‘Trump screwed us’: Israeli officials fume over emerging Iran peace deal – media

Israeli officials feel sidelined by the emerging US-Iran peace deal and are furious with what they believe amounts to a “catastrophe” that fails the objectives set prior to the war, according to a report by the Israeli outlet Ynet.

Israeli far-right ministers slam US-Iran deal, urge stronger campaign in Lebanon

Two Israeli far-right ministers on Monday denounced the deal between the United States and Iran to end the Middle East war, including in Lebanon, insisting their country was not bound by it.

Pakistan military aircraft crashes, killing two pilots

A Pakistani military aircraft crashed in the northwest of the country on Monday killing both pilots, officials said.

Iran, US agree to halt war and reopen Hormuz, sending oil prices tumbling

Pakistan announced that the United States and Iran have agreed on the wording of a peace deal aimed at ending months of conflict. Mediators are now working to finalize the agreement, which could include reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing sanctions on Iran, and addressing Tehran’s nuclear program.

US and Iran have agreed to wording of a deal to end their war, Pakistan’s prime minister says

Mediators are now working to finalize the agreement, which could include reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing sanctions on Iran, and addressing Tehran’s nuclear program.

US says ‘narcoterrorist’ cartel boss killed in Venezuela strike

The US has said it killed a notorious gang leader in a strike on his compound in Venezuela.

Pakistan proposes Rs3 trillion defence budget for FY2026-27 amid regional and internal security pressures

Pakistan has proposed a Rs3 trillion defence budget for fiscal year 2026-27, reflecting a 17.65% increase amid heightened security concerns, regional tensions and ongoing counterterrorism operations.

Analysis: Iran’s stranglehold on Strait of Hormuz loosens as Gulf Arab oil reaches market

 Iran ‘s stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz may be easing — and its own oil problems now seem to be mounting.

US and Iran have agreed to wording of a deal to end their war, Pakistan’s prime minister says

Pakistan’s prime minister said Friday the United States and Iran have agreed to wording of an agreement aimed at ending their war in the Middle East and that mediators were working with both sides to finalize a deal.

Taylor Swift becomes youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

 Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night.

No final agreement on deal with US – Iran’s Foreign Ministry

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei has denied US President Donald Trump’s claim that the country’s leadership had approved a preliminary peace deal.

Trump calls off ‘scheduled’ bombardment of Iran

US President Donald Trump has cancelled planned strikes on Iran, saying talks with the Islamic Republic are moving forward with the country’s top leadership. The announcement came just hours after he again threatened to hit Iran “very hard.” 

The Dependency Myth: What Azad Kashmir Costs Pakistan, and What It Quietly Pays Back

AJK depends on federal transfers to fund its government, but Pakistan also relies on the region’s water, hydropower and diaspora-linked remittances.

Once an Arab oil embargo victim, US becomes world’s top oil exporter

The United States has emerged as the world’s leading oil exporter, overtaking Saudi Arabia and Russia for the third consecutive month. The shift marks a major transformation in global energy politics as Washington gains new leverage through its expanding oil exports.

Pakistan says all aboard military helicopter killed in crash in Pakistani Kashmir

A Pakistan Army Mi-17 helicopter crashed near Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, leaving no survivors. Military authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fatal accident.

US and Iran exchange fire for a second day, undermining shaky ceasefire

The escalation has raised fresh concerns over regional stability, energy security and the future of ongoing peace negotiations.

Middle East ‘bully is dead’ – Trump

The Iranian military has been “completely defeated,” US President Donald Trump has claimed, warning Tehran it will “pay the price” for delaying a deal with Washington.  

India summons US diplomat after missile attack on oil tanker off Oman

New Delhi has condemned the strike on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz which left three Indian sailors missing

Israel faces legal action for abuse of Gaza flotilla captives

Italy has launched a probe into far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s alleged mistreatment of multinational activists who took part in an aid flotilla bound for Gaza,

US spends more on nukes than rest of world combined – watchdog

Washington’s nuclear weapons budget rose by $12.4 billion in a single year, according to ICAN

Pakistani strikes kill 13 civilians in Afghanistan

Hostilities flared up on the Afghan-Pakistan border overnight as strikes by the Pakistani military killed 13 civilians, Afghan officials have said.

IRGC targets US bases in Jordan and the Gulf after Trump orders strikes near Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guards launched missile and drone attacks on US military bases in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain following American strikes near the Strait of Hormuz.

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia ink railway, transport agreements

Strategic agreements strengthen logistics, trade, rail and regional integration

Syria aims to be regional energy hub, pitches investment opportunities in Washington

Syria sees opportunity to redefine its 'position as an active partner and a vital regional hub,' says energy minister

Protesters clash with police in Pakistani Kashmir as strike shutters cities

A region-wide strike brought cities across Pakistan-administered Kashmir to a halt following deadly clashes between protesters and security forces.

Judge blocks Trump’s $100,000 foreign worker visa fee

A US federal judge has struck down President Donald Trump’s $100,000 fee on new skilled-worker visas, ruling that the White House could not impose the charge without approval from Congress.

Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan kill at least 13 people, Taliban official says

Afghanistan said Wednesday that Pakistan launched new airstrikes targeting the country, killing at least 13 people and wounding 14 others, in a further sign of rising tensions between the two neighbors after months of fighting that has killed hundreds.

US launches airstrikes on Iran after blaming Tehran for helicopter crash, prompting retaliation

The United States launched airstrikes early Wednesday against Iran after blaming Tehran for the crash of an American attack helicopter, prompting new attacks from Iran and further widening the retaliatory strikes that threaten to derail talks to end to the war.

Beyond the Mountain Ballot: What Gilgit-Baltistan Is Asking of Pakistan

The region deserves sustained national attention, not episodic visibility, through policies that prioritize representation, resilience, and long-term prosperity for its people.

Vance says US to pursue Iran nuclear deal regardless of Israel’s position

The United States says it will continue pursuing a nuclear agreement with Iran despite Israel’s stance. Vice President JD Vance emphasized that Washington’s priority is securing a long-term settlement with Tehran.