Pakistan’s Double Game: A Mediator No One Should Trust
Pakistan has suddenly attempted to position itself as the diplomatic center of the latest crisis between the United States and Iran. Negotiations are being hosted in Islamabad, Pakistani officials speak confidently about “facilitating…
Iran-US Talks Begin in Islamabad: ‘Make or Break’ Effort to Ease Tensions
ISLAMABAD – High-stakes negotiations between Iran and the United States are set to begin in Pakistan’s capital on Saturday, as both sides arrived under a fragile ceasefire but burdened by decades of mutual mistrust. Pakistani Prime Minister…
Floods and Earthquake Kill Nearly 100 in Afghanistan, Worsening Humanitarian Crisis: UN
KABUL/GENEVA – Nearly 100 people have been killed and more than 180 injured in recent floods across Afghanistan, as worsening weather conditions deepen an already severe humanitarian crisis, the United Nations reported on Tuesday.…
Herat Attack Kills 37 Civilians, Injures Dozens; Karzai Condemns ‘Inhumane’ Violence
HERAT, Afghanistan – At least 37 civilians, including women and children, were killed and several others injured in a brazen gun attack in a village in western Afghanistan, according to local sources. The assault, one of the deadliest…
Pakistan at a Crossroads: Domestic Crises and Washington’s Strategies
Pakistan stands at a pivotal juncture, where deep-rooted domestic challenges intersect with rapidly evolving regional and global geopolitical dynamics. Chronic economic pressures, persistent security threats along the Afghan border, and the…
UAE Sends 96 Tonnes of Medical Aid to Afghanistan Amid Growing Health Crisis
Dubai, UAE – A United Arab Emirates humanitarian organization has delivered 96 tonnes of essential medicines and medical supplies to Afghanistan via a dedicated relief flight, reinforcing international efforts to address the country’s…
Pakistani Man Arrested on Suspicion of Smuggling 270kg of Stimulants into Japan
Japanese authorities have arrested a Pakistani national and five alleged accomplices on suspicion of smuggling a large quantity of illegal stimulant drugs into the country, in a case authorities say could be worth more than ¥14.3 billion.…
Renewables Surge to Nearly 50% of Global Electricity Capacity in 2025, IRENA Data Shows
LONDON – Renewable power accounted for almost half of the world’s electricity capacity last year, driven by a record-breaking surge in solar installations, according to data released Tuesday by the International Renewable Energy Agency…
Afghanistan Weather Disasters Kill 148, Injure 216 in Two Weeks
KABUL – At least 148 people have been killed and 216 others injured across Afghanistan over the past two weeks, following a relentless series of extreme weather events, including heavy rainfall, flash floods, landslides, earthquakes, and…
Trump Threatens Action if Tehran Fails to Comply with Deal; Lebanon Mourns After Israeli Strikes…
Lebanon declared a national day of mourning on Thursday after Israeli airstrikes killed at least 254 people and wounded more than 1,100 others in a single 24-hour period, according to Lebanese health officials. The bombardment one of the…