Iran has announced that Japanese vessels will be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that the waterway remains open but is restricted for countries that have carried out military actions against Iran. Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, told Kyodo News Agency: “From our perspective, the strait is open; however, it is closed More
The NATO military alliance has withdrawn all its personnel from Iraq and relocated them to Europe amid rising security concerns, media reports said. According to the BBC, the move comes in response to deteriorating security conditions and escalating tensions in the region. In a statement, NATO said its non-combat mission—which supports Iraq in developing more More
At least 23 people have been killed and more than 100 others injured following multiple explosions in Maiduguri, a city in northeastern Nigeria, according to Al Jazeera. The updated casualty figures were released on Tuesday, a day after the blasts occurred on Monday. The explosions targeted the entrance of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital More
US President Donald Trump has warned that NATO could face a “very bad” future if its allies fail to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to media reports. In an interview with the Financial Times on Sunday, Trump increased pressure on European allies to help secure the strategic waterway, saying NATO would face serious More
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said Tehran has never sought a ceasefire or negotiations with the United States. Earlier, US President Donald Trump said Iran was “inclined” to reach an agreement, but added that he did not want to proceed because conditions were not yet favorable. He said “conditions are still not good More
US President Donald Trump says Iran is “willing” to reach an agreement, but he is not ready to proceed, saying the terms are not yet favourable. He made the remarks during a nearly 30-minute telephone interview with NBC News on Saturday. Trump said he was unwilling to make a deal to end the conflict with More
Pakistan’s Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has issued a security advisory to satellite broadcasters following an cyber disruption, directing them to strengthen uplink systems and adopt stronger digital security measures to prevent signal interference. The advisory comes after an incident in which Khyber Network faced a cyber-attack aimed at disturbing its live broadcast, Khyber News More
At least 14 health workers in Lebanon were killed in Israeli attacks over the past 24 hours, the World Health Organization (WHO) says. The victims included 12 doctors, one paramedic and one nurse in a strike on the Bourj Qalaouiyeh primary healthcare centre in Lebanon late on Friday, Reuters reported, quoting WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom More
The US Department of State has announced that it will permanently close its consulate in Peshawar, which was America’s closest diplomatic mission to Afghanistan prior to the 2001 invasion. The department notified Congress this week of its intention to close the consulate, stating that the move would save $7.5 million annually without adversely affecting its More
The government of Iran has reportedly deployed several mines in the Strait of Hormuz in an effort to complicate the reopening of the narrow waterway, according to media reports. Reuters, citing two sources familiar with the matter, said the move is likely to complicate the reopening of the strategic passage, a key route for shipping More
