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Turkey Summons Ukraine Envoy Over Black Sea Ship Attacks
ANKARA: (News Desk) - Turkey has summoned Ukraine’s ambassador following attacks on two Turkish-linked vessels in the Black Sea earlier this week, raising fresh concerns over the safety of civilian shipping in the…
Iran Oman Discuss Temporary Corridor to Reopen Hormuz
TEHRAN/MUSCAT — (Sports Desk) - Iran and Oman are working on a phased plan to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, including the creation of a temporary navigational corridor and a joint effort to clear mines from the strategic…
Iraq Proposes Joint Security Council for Iran, Saudi Arabia
Baghdad: (News Desk) - Iraq has proposed establishing a joint security council between Iran and Saudi Arabia in an effort to address what Baghdad describes as a longstanding “crisis of trust” between the two regional powers.…
Russia Confirms No Ambassador in London Amid Tensions
MOSCOW: (News Desk) - The Russian Embassy in London has confirmed that there is currently no Russian ambassador in post in Britain, while accusing the UK of being responsible for the sharp deterioration in relations between…
PM Reaffirms Ties With Malaysia During Saifuddin’s Visit
Pakistan & Malaysia - (Special Correspondent/Web Desk) - Malaysia's Minister of Home Affairs, Dato' Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House on Friday.…
Fidan Invites Dar to Istanbul Meeting with Saudi and Egyptian Foreign Ministers Soon
Istanbul - (Special Correspondent/Web Desk) - Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan invites Dar, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, to join a key meeting of top diplomats from Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and…
Trump Carney Trade Deal Pauses New Canada Tariffs
Trump vs Canada - (Special Correspondent/Web Desk) - A last-minute Trump Carney trade deal has pushed back new 50% tariffs that were set to hit Canadian goods this week. The pause came just hours before the duties were due to start.
US…
Pakistan’s Andrabi Assumes UN Conference on Disarmament Presidency
ISLAMABAD: (News Desk) - Pakistan’s Additional Secretary for Disarmament and International Security, Tahir Hussain Andrabi, has assumed the presidency of the United Nations Conference on Disarmament, taking charge of the international forum…
Xi Backs Latin American Independence During Ecuador Talks
BEIJING: (News Desk) - Chinese President Xi Jinping has voiced support for Latin American countries pursuing greater independence and self-reliance during talks with Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa in Beijing.
Noboa, a…