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DPM Dar, British foreign secretary discuss regional developments over the phone

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has had a telephone conversation with British Foreign Secretary...

Published 14 May, 2026 07:26pm

Israel pursues defamation lawsuit against The New York Times

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Saar have instructed “the initiation of a...

Published 14 May, 2026 07:24pm

'Peace process holding on', FO says on US-Iran communication

Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi has said the ceasefire between the US and Iran is “holding”. Responding to...

Published 14 May, 2026 07:11pm

US secretary says blockade on Iranian ports a ‘resounding success’

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the one-month blockade of Iranian ports has “been a resounding success” as...

Published 14 May, 2026 07:10pm

US naval blockade redirects 70 vessels, Centcom says

United States Central Command (Centcom) has said that Washington’s naval blockade of Iranian ports has redirected 70...

Published 14 May, 2026 06:57pm

WATCH: A breakdown of the latest developments around the Middle East war

Published 14 May, 2026 06:45pm

New Israel-Lebanon talks open in Washington: diplomats

Israel and Lebanon have opened a new round of peace talks in Washington as their latest ceasefire is set to expire,...

Published 14 May, 2026 06:24pm

Iraq sought financial assistance from IMF as result of Iran war

Iraqi officials have approached the International Monetary Fund (IMF) about securing financial assistance as a...

Published 14 May, 2026 05:49pm

China 'not in favour' of militarised Hormuz, tolling system: Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that China is not in favour of militarising the Strait of Hormuz. “The...

Published 14 May, 2026 05:37pm

At least one person killed from Israeli attack in Zrarieh

The Israeli military’s latest attack in southern Lebanon’s Zrarieh has killed at least one person and injured two,...

Published 14 May, 2026 05:34pm

Iran calls UAE 'active partner' in US-Israeli war

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the United Arab Emirates of playing an active role in the...

Published 14 May, 2026 05:25pm

Tarar calls out 'coordinated' campaign to 'discredit Pakistan’s role' for regional peace

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has said that a “coordinated negative information campaign” initiated from...

Published 14 May, 2026 05:22pm

WATCH: Israeli forces target southern Lebanese town of Zrariyeh with airstrikes

Published 14 May, 2026 05:11pm

Dar appreciates 'Iran–US ceasefire understanding' in meeting with US official

US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Paul Kapur has met with Deputy PM Ishaq Dar to...

Published 14 May, 2026 05:02pm

Indian-flagged ship struck off Oman sunk: Indian foreign ministry

An Indian-flagged vessel which was struck off the coast of Oman has sunk, according to Reuters. The attack on the...

Published 14 May, 2026 04:58pm

Ambulances responding to injuries after Israeli attack in Lebanon’s Zrarieh: Lebanese media

An Israeli attack on the southern Lebanese town of Zrarieh has caused injuries, Al Jazeera reports citing Lebanon’s...

Published 14 May, 2026 04:57pm

About 30 ships made it through Hormuz since Wednesday: IRGC

Around 30 vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz with Iran’s authorisation since Wednesday evening, Al Jazeera...

Published 14 May, 2026 04:29pm

Dar meets envoys posted in GCC, says Pakistan remains committed to proactive diplomacy

Published 14 May, 2026 04:12pm

China will do what it can to reopen Strait of Hormuz, Scott Bessent says

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said that reopening the Strait of Hormuz is in China’s best interests and he...

Published 14 May, 2026 04:00pm

WATCH: Iran's foreign minister addresses Brics meeting

Published 14 May, 2026 03:50pm

At least 2 killed during Israeli attack on Lebanon’s Srifa town

An earlier Israeli strike on the southern Lebanese town of Srifa has completely destroyed a residential project and...

Published 14 May, 2026 03:47pm

Iran allowing transit of Chinese vessels in Strait of Hormuz: Iranian media

Iran has begun allowing some Chinese vessels to transit through the Strait of Hormuz following an understanding over...

Published 14 May, 2026 03:45pm

US, China agreed Iran can 'never have nuclear weapon': White House

Both the US and China have agreed that “Iran can never have a nuclear weapon”, says White House in its statement on...

Published 14 May, 2026 03:43pm

Pakistan remains committed to 'proactive diplomacy', DPM Dar tells Pakistan's envoys to GCC states

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has told Pakistan’s ambassadors posted in the GCC that Pakistan...

Published 14 May, 2026 03:28pm

Iran's Araghchi accuses UAE of ‘direct’ involvement in attacks on Iran

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the United Arab Emirates of direct involvement in military...

Published 14 May, 2026 03:13pm

US will suffer defeat in any war against Iran, says top military official

Chief of Staff and Deputy Coordinator of Iran’s army Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari says the US will “face defeat...

Published 14 May, 2026 02:46pm

Israel army says civilians injured in Hezbollah drone strike

A Hezbollah drone strike has injured several Israeli civilians, the Israeli military said, hours before US-brokered...

Published 14 May, 2026 02:18pm

White House says Trump, Xi agreed Strait of Hormuz 'must remain open'

US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have agreed that the Strait of Hormuz “must remain...

Published 14 May, 2026 01:59pm

Israel army says striking Hezbollah in southern Lebanon

Israel’s military said it launched strikes against Hezbollah targets across southern Lebanon, hours before...

Published 14 May, 2026 01:52pm

India says attack on Indian-flagged ship off Oman's coast 'unacceptable'

India said that an Indian-flagged ship had been attacked off the coast of Oman on Wednesday and all crew on board...

Published 14 May, 2026 01:21pm