A controversial online post has ignited a fresh wave of political turbulence in the Middle East after a social media account allegedly linked to Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad accused Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of being drug-dependent and disengaged from daily governance. The account, known for previously leaking sensitive information related to Iran’s elite…
Amid mounting economic pressure and foreign exchange shortages, Pakistan is racing against time to secure a comprehensive trade agreement with the United States. With dwindling reserves and rising import bills, Islamabad is aggressively pushing for greater market access and tariff concessions through a strategic bilateral deal. In a bold diplomatic move, Pakistan’s Minister of Commerce…
In a move that could significantly alter global trade dynamics, former US President and 2024 Republican frontrunner Donald Trump has signaled the possibility of a sweeping tariff hike on imports if he returns to the White House. Among the countries likely to be affected is Australia, a key US ally and trade partner, raising alarms…
In a significant diplomatic development, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has welcomed the United States’ decision to designate The Resistance Front (TRF) as a terrorist organization, calling it a move in the right direction against terrorism. However, Dar strongly denied any affiliation of TRF with Pakistan-based groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), amid growing global scrutiny…
In a significant diplomatic gesture that underscores the deepening military and strategic cooperation between Islamabad and Washington, Pakistan has conferred one of its highest civil-military honours on a top-ranking United States general, who recently lauded Pakistan as a “phenomenal counterterrorism partner.” The award, which marks a rare and symbolic recognition of foreign military personnel, has…
In a dramatic escalation of regional tensions, reports have emerged that an Israeli airstrike targeted a high-level Iranian security meeting in Tehran late Tuesday night. According to initial intelligence briefings circulating within diplomatic and defence circles, Iran’s newly elected President Masoud Pezeshkian was present at the venue and is reported to have sustained injuries, though…
In a fresh escalation in Eastern Europe, Russia has claimed control over another Ukrainian village, intensifying concerns about the conflict’s trajectory and prompting France to announce a sharp strategic pivot. French President Emmanuel Macron, highlighting the mounting Russian threat, has declared his intention to raise the country’s defence spending targets significantly. Russia claims village as…
Even amid rising bilateral tensions on geopolitical and trade fronts, Bangladesh’s famed mango diplomacy has once again softened the edges between Dhaka and New Delhi this season. The annual ritual of gifting premium mangoes to Indian leaders, officials, and diplomatic circles continues to convey neighbourly warmth despite strategic differences brewing under the surface. The Sweet…
In a significant diplomatic development, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang, signalling the growing closeness between the two countries against the backdrop of a shifting global order. This meeting, held as part of Lavrov’s official visit to North Korea, reflects Moscow’s strategic pivot towards Pyongyang to strengthen…
In a significant economic development with strategic geopolitical undertones, Pakistan and Russia have signed an agreement to revive the Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) project, which has remained dormant for years due to mismanagement, financial losses, and lack of modernisation. The agreement was signed in Islamabad on Tuesday by Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Industries and Production,…
