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.

Pakistani, Lebanese military chiefs discuss regional security amid Israeli attacks on Lebanon

Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Lebanese Armed Forces Commander Rodolphe Haykal held talks in Rawalpindi focused on regional security and military cooperation.

Trump says US helicopter pilots who went down in Strait of Hormuz are fine

President Donald Trump said the crew of a U.S. Apache helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz has been rescued safely. The incident occurred amid a fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel and ongoing efforts to reach a broader U.S.-Iran agreement.

Iran and Israel halt hostilities, warn tit-for-tat strikes could resume: As it happened

Israel and Iran have halted tit-for-tat strikes after the worst escalation in tensions since the April ceasefire. Both sides, however, have warned that attacks could quickly resume, with Tehran saying its operations will restart if the IDF continues its attacks.