The United States will close its consulate in Peshawar due to security concerns, a media report said on Wednesday. Reuters, citing a statement from the US State Department, reported that the consulate will be shut over concerns about the security of US diplomats. The US Embassy in Islamabad will handle all diplomatic engagement with Khyber More
At least eight people have been killed and 41 others injured in a fire in western Tehran, the capital of Iran, a media report said on Wednesday. The blaze broke out at the “Arghavan” shopping centre on Tuesday evening, Mehr News Agency reported. Views: 2
ranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing, a media report said on Wednesday. Mehr News Agency reported that Araghchi arrived in Beijing, the capital of China, this morning at 3:00am Iran time at the head of a diplomatic delegation. It said the two foreign ministers discussed issues More
US President Donald Trump has announced a temporary pause in the “Freedom Project” operation aimed at ensuring the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, to allow room for the possible finalisation of a peace agreement with Iran, Reuters reported. “We have mutually agreed that, while the blockade will remain in full force and More
Three people have been killed and two others injured after a small aircraft crashed into a building in southeastern Brazil, a media report said on Tuesday. A small aircraft carrying five people crashed into a building on Monday in the city of Belo Horizonte, killing three people, Reuters reported, citing local officials and firefighters. The More
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi will travel to China today (Tuesday). Mehr News Agency reported that Araghchi will visit Beijing as part of ongoing diplomatic consultations with various countries. The report added that during the visit, he will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart on bilateral relations, as well as regional and international developments. More
At least 21 people have been killed and 61 others injured following an explosion at a fireworks factory in China’s Hunan province. The blast occurred on Monday at around 4:40 p.m. (0840 GMT) in Changsha, the provincial capital and a major hub for fireworks manufacturing, Reuters reported, citing Xinhua. Nearly 500 firefighters, rescue workers, and More
Russia and Ukraine have separately announced temporary ceasefires ahead of World War II Victory Day commemorations. The Moscow Times reported both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared limited truces amid the ongoing war between the two countries. Russia on Monday announced a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine from May 8 to 9, More
Unidentified gunmen shot dead Mawlana Mohammad Idris, a religious scholar, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday, a media report said. Aaj News reported that unidentified motorcyclists opened fire on the vehicle of Mawlana Mohammad Idris in the Utmanzai area of Charsadda district this morning. He succumbed to his injuries while being taken to hospital. Police said More
Japan’s prime minister has warned that disruptions to oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, amid rising tensions and conflict, have had an “enormous impact” on the Asia-Pacific region. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made the remarks on Monday during a visit to Australia, where the two countries signed agreements to strengthen cooperation in energy More
