WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has threatened to terminate the trade agreement with the United Kingdom UK after British Prime Minister Keir Starmer refused to bow to American pressure over joining a potential conflict with Iran. In an interview with a US television network, President Trump issued the warning, expressing frustration over London’s unwillingness to
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ISLAMABAD: Delegations from the United States and Iran have left for their respective countries after Washington and Tehran failed to reach an agreement following 21 hours of “substantive discussions” held under the Pakistan-mediated “Islamabad Talks”. However, both sides praised Islamabad’s role in facilitating the high-stakes dialogue. U.S. Vice President JD Vance praised efforts to advance
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ISLAMABAD – The first round of Islamabad talks between the United States and Iran, mediated by Pakistan, concluded after fourteen hours of intense discussions, Iranian officials confirmed Saturday. According to Iranian government sources, both delegations exchanged draft proposals despite lingering disagreements. Technical teams from both sides are now reviewing expert-level texts as negotiations move
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ISLAMABAD : Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman and former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has hailed the initiation of negotiations between two conflicting forces as a major achievement, stating that the entire world is currently watching Pakistan. In an interview with foreign media, Bilawal reflected on the heavy toll of the preceding six months
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TEHRAN: The Iranian military has strongly denied the United States Central Command’s assertion that American warships recently transited the Strait of Hormuz, dismissing the claim as “based on lies.” A spokesman for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters told Al Jazeera that the US military has no authority to operate in the strategic waterway. “Only
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ISLAMABAD: A high-ranking Iranian delegation led by Parliament Speaker Baer Qalibaf has arrived in Islamabad for talks with the United States, with Tehran striking a cautious tone ahead of the negotiations. Speaking upon arrival, Qalibaf said Iran is approaching the talks with goodwill but harbors no trust in the United States. He reiterated that Iran
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UNITED NATIONS : United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on the United States and Iran to seize the diplomatic opportunity presented by the upcoming talks in Islamabad, his spokesperson confirmed. According to Stephane Dujarric, the UN chief’s spokesperson, Guterres believes the negotiations in Pakistan offer a chance for “de-escalation and the prevention of
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WASHINGTON: A report has revealed that the administration of Donald Trump is considering punitive measures against certain NATO member states that did not support the United States during the Iran conflict. According to media reports, The Wall Street Journal said the administration is weighing a plan to withdraw U.S. troops from NATO countries deemed unhelpful
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ISLAMABAD : US Vice President JD Vance will arrive in Pakistan tonight to lead a high-level American delegation for talks with Iranian officials, according to diplomatic sources. Sources said that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, senior advisers to President Donald Trump, will also arrive in Pakistan today to join the US Vice President for negotiations
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BEIJING: China has welcomed the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, calling it a positive step toward regional stability. Chinese officials also acknowledged Pakistan’s role in bringing both sides to the negotiating table. Mao Ning said Beijing welcomes the announcement by relevant parties on the ceasefire arrangement. Speaking during a routine press briefing, she
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