Iranian FM Spokesperson condemns US threats against Oman
Considers US Treasury secretary’s threats as completely unlawful, against UN Charter Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei. Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei condemned the threats by US officials against Oman, according to an X post from the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to the statement, “He considered the threat by the US Treasury Secretary to […]
India’s Gen-Z Cockroach Janta Party channels youth anger but faces offline hurdles – World
The largest online expression of dissent against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 12-year rule began with a satirical riposte to a jibe about young people, triggering death threats to its founder and pushback from ruling party politicians. The rapid fame of 30-year-old Abhijeet Dipke and his Cockroach Janta Party, which says it represents “the lazy, […]
Trump’s face could appear on US $250 bill – World
US President Donald Trump could soon appear on a new $250 bill, in the Republican’s latest move to shatter US traditions by putting his personal stamp on national institutions. A proposal for the new bill, featuring a glaring Trump, was reported on Thursday by The Washington Post. If carried out, it would be the first […]
NCCIA Punjab arrests 11 for ‘anti-state propaganda’ and ‘inciting unrest’ online – Pakistan
LAHORE: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested 11 ‘social media activists’ in different cities of Punjab for allegedly spreading anti-state propaganda and inciting unrest among the public. According to the NCCIA Punjab spokesperson, the 11 individuals had been under surveillance. They were allegedly involved in spreading provocative content and running campaigns against […]
N Korea not keen to engage with the US or S Korea: Singapore FM – World
North Korea does not seem keen to engage with the United States, South Korea or Japan and is focused on building up its self-reliance and military deterrence, Singapore’s foreign minister said following a trip to the reclusive state. According to a transcript shared by the foreign ministry, Vivian Balakrishnan spoke to Singaporean media on Thursday […]
Dar invites overseas Pakistanis in US to ‘honour their roots’ and invest in the country – Pakistan
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has promised that Pakistan’s “best days lie ahead”, highlighting the country’s economic progress and inviting overseas Pakistanis to “honour their roots” and invest. The DPM delivered these remarks while addressing an Eidul Azha dinner for Pakistani-American community leaders in New York. He arrived two days ago to […]
Pakistan, China agree to deepen military cooperation: Chinese Defense Ministry – World
China and Pakistan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral military cooperation and strategic coordination, with the Chinese Defence Ministry describing the relationship between the two countries as an enduring iron-clad friendship. Speaking at the monthly press briefing on Thursday, Chinese Defence Ministry Spokesman Colonel Jiang Bin commented on the recent high-level exchanges between the […]
Trump’s face could appear on US $250 bill
If carried out, it marks the first appearance of a living person on US currency in nearly 150 years President Donald Trump could soon appear on a bank note — breaking longheld tradition against putting living presidents on US money. Photo: AFP/ File President Donald Trump could soon appear on a new $250 bill in […]
Dar to meet Rubio in Washington tomorrow: FO – Pakistan
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will visit Washington on Friday where he will meet with US Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Thursday. The visit comes as Islamabad is attempting to negotiate a peace pact to permanently end the US-Israeli war with […]
60-day ceasefire extension reached but Trump must approve, source says
US and Iran reach MoU to extend ceasefire by 60 days, but Trump approval is still pending, source tells Reuters Reuters May 28, 2026 Less than a minute read US President Donald Trump during a cabinet meeting in Washington, DC, May 27, 2026. Photo: Reuters/ File US and Iran have reached an outline agreement to extend […]