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SCO officials set to meet in Islamabad this week

National coordinators of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation will meet in Islamabad from September 28 to 30 under Pakistan’s 2026-27 chairmanship. The meeting will discuss the organisation’s upcoming activities, preparations for key events and broader cooperation. Pakistan plans to focus its chairmanship on connectivity, innovation, economic cooperation and people-to-people ties. Officials from member states and the SCO Secretariat will participate in the talks. Read More…

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Xi Heads to Washington for Key Trump Meeting

Chinese President Xi Jinping has departed Beijing for Washington to meet US President Donald Trump amid efforts to ease tensions between the world’s two largest economies. The talks are expected to cover trade, artificial intelligence, Iran and Taiwan. Xi and Trump will also attend a White House ceremony and state dinner during the Chinese leader’s visit. Read More…

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Dar Calls for End to Israeli Occupation

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar called for an end to Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories at an international meeting on the two-state solution. Pakistan reiterated support for an independent Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital. Dar said Islamabad would continue diplomatic efforts toward Palestinian self-determination and a lasting political settlement. Read More…

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Trump and Mamdani Hold Fresh Talks in New York

US President Donald Trump and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani held their third meeting on Monday, discussing immigration, housing and affordability. At a news conference, Trump praised Mamdani and said he wanted him to succeed as mayor. The two also agreed to continue discussions on a proposed Queens housing project, while acknowledging their continuing differences over immigration policy. Read More…

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Bahrain Rejects Iran Talks Over Diplomatic Rift

MANAMA: Bahrain said it will not join Monday’s Iran-Gulf meeting in Oman until diplomatic relations with Tehran are restored. A senior Iranian official said the talks are unlikely to produce a signed agreement, though the Strait of Hormuz will be discussed. Bahrain urged the waterway remain open without fees or restrictions. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the region does not need the United States to act as its “policeman”. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Russia in solidarity with Iranian people, Putin tells Pezeshkian

President Vladimir Putin told Iranian President ⁠Masoud Pezeshkian at ⁠a meeting that Russia stands in solidarity with the Iranian people in the ⁠fight against the US and Israel. Putin ⁠also said Russia and Iran ⁠will maintain ⁠their economic and ⁠trade relationship despite the current military ‌and political environment. The US threatened a new sanctions regime against any countries cooperating economically with Iran, including Tehran’s close allies Russia and China. Read More…

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Turkiye's top diplomat invites DPM Dar to Istanbul meeting with Saudi, Egyptian FMs

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Wednesday invited Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to the upcoming meeting of the top diplomats from Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. FM Fidan extended the invitation to DPM Dar during a phone call, in which they exchanged views on recent regional developments and discussed efforts to promote regional peace and stability, the Foreign Office said in a statement. Read More…

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Iran grants ‘general approval’ to strategic action plan for the Strait of Hormuz

A senior Iranian official has said the general principles of a strategic action plan to manage the Strait of Hormuz have been agreed upon in a meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Councils. Valiullah Bayati, a spokesperson of the committee, told Iran’s Tasnim news agency that “the strategic action plan to ensure the security and progress of the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf was reviewed by the Councils’ Commission and, after hearing the opinions, its general outline was approved.” Read More…

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