40 h. ago UN expert accuses global firms of profiting from violence against Palestinians

A UN rights expert, Francesca Albanese, has accused several global companies of benefiting from Israel’s occupation and alleged genocide of Palestinians. In a report presented on Thursday, she claimed these firms have helped fuel human rights violations through their operations in occupied Palestinian territories. Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur for the Palestinian territories, said these […]

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4 d. ago Ceasefire on the table: Trump, Netanyahu to discuss Gaza truce

U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed he will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House next week for high-level talks aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza and addressing rising tensions with Iran. This meeting comes amid mounting pressure on both leaders to halt the violence and facilitate humanitarian relief. Speaking to […]

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4 d. ago G7 pushes for renewed talks on Iran nuclear deal amid ceasefire

Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) nations have called for the immediate resumption of negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme, following a recent ceasefire between Israel and Iran. In a joint statement released on Monday, they emphasized the need for a comprehensive, verifiable, and long-lasting agreement. Since April, the United States and Iran have […]

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6 d. ago Israel kills another 17 Gazans as Hamas accuses Netanyahu of thwarting truce talks

GAZA: Israeli forces continued attacks across the besieged enclave and killed at least 17 more Palestinians, including women and children, according to the strip’s health authorities. According to the health ministry, strike in the Daraj neighbourhood in eastern Gaza City left one woman injured, health officials told reporters. Yesterday, Israeli attacks killed 37 people in […]

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9 d. ago PM lauds economic team for balanced budget, highlights Pakistan’s role in Iran

PM Shehbaz welcomes ceasefire between Israel and Iran, terming it a crucial step in avoiding further escalation and loss Directs the authorities concerned to ensure strict law and order during processions and majalis across the country ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif lauded the entire economic team, particularly Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, for their hard […]

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9 d. ago PM Shehbaz, US secretary of state discuss ceasefires and bilateral ties in cordial phone call

ISLAMABAD, June 26, 2025 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday evening, during which both leaders discussed regional peace efforts and the future of Pakistan–U.S. relations. The Prime Minister commended U.S. President Donald Trump’s decisive leadership in securing the ceasefire between Iran and Israel, […]

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1 week ago Trump declares ‘victory for all’ despite doubts over US strikes

United States President Donald Trump has declared a “victory for everybody” as the ceasefire that ended 12 days of fighting between Iran and Israel continues to hold, despite uncertainty over the effectiveness of US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. Trump, speaking in The Hague where he attended a NATO summit on Wednesday, said his decision […]

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1 week ago Milli Yakjehti Council announces ‘Victory Day’ on June 27 to honor Iran’s triumph

LAHORE: The Milli Yakjehti Council (MYC), a coalition of 27 religious and political parties in Pakistan, has announced that it will observe a “Victory Day” on June 27, 2025, in honor of Iran’s victory over Israel following the ceasefire between the two countries. The celebration, which will include rallies across Pakistan, will be marked under […]

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1 week ago Iran begins easing internet restrictions after ceasefire with Israel

Iran has started easing nationwide internet restrictions that were imposed during its recent 12-day conflict with Israel, following a formal ceasefire agreement between the two nations. According to a report by AFP, Iranian authorities announced that the temporary restrictions—enforced during the war for national security reasons—are now being lifted in phases. The move aims to […]

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1 week ago Israel declares ‘victory’ as US intel casts doubt on Iran nuclear damage

JERUSALEM – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared a “historic victory” against Iran on Tuesday, following a ceasefire that ended 12 days of intense cross-border strikes. However, a US intelligence report contradicted Israeli and American claims, saying the damage to Iran’s nuclear program may only last a few months. The conflict escalated dramatically when US […]

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1 week ago UN slams Gaza food aid system, calls Israeli actions a ‘war crime’

GENEVA – The United Nations has strongly condemned Israel’s handling of food aid in Gaza, accusing the country of “weaponising food” and contributing to the worsening humanitarian crisis in the besieged territory. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, UN human rights office spokesman Thameen Al-Kheetan said that Israel’s military-backed food distribution efforts — mainly […]

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1 week ago Fragile truce appears to hold between Iran and Israel after Trump vents anger

A fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel appeared to hold Tuesday after initially faltering, and US President Donald Trump expressed frustration with both sides, saying they have fought “for so long and so hard” that they do not know what they are doing. Israel had earlier accused Iran of launching missiles into its airspace after […]

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1 week ago Pakistan welcomes middle east ceasefire, emphasizes UN charter

Pakistan on Tuesday welcomed the ceasefire between Iran and Israel, urging all involved parties to fully respect the agreement. The Foreign Office described the development as a positive step toward reducing tensions in the volatile Middle East. The ceasefire was brokered by Qatar and the United States after nearly two weeks of intense military exchanges. […]

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1 week ago Iran will honor ceasefire if Israel does, says President Pezeshkian

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has announced that Iran is willing to honor the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in the ongoing conflict—but only if Israel also fully abides by its terms. According to French news agency AFP, President Pezeshkian made the statement during a phone call with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. He emphasized that Iran […]

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1 week ago Israel hits Iranian radar before ceasefire, halts further strikes after Trump call

TEL AVIV – Israel confirmed on Tuesday that it struck a radar site near Tehran. This attack happened hours before a ceasefire between Israel and Iran was supposed to begin. According to Israeli officials, the strike was in response to Iranian missile launches. However, after a phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli […]

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1 week ago Israeli opposition and hostage families urge Gaza ceasefire after Iran truce

TEL AVIV – Following the recently announced ceasefire between Israel and Iran, Israeli opposition leaders and families of hostages held in Gaza are now pushing for an end to the Gaza war. Opposition leader Yair Lapid called on the government to shift focus to Gaza, saying on social media, “And now Gaza. It’s time to […]

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1 week ago Khawaja Asif: Iran never started war, west fuels conflict with double standards

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif strongly criticized Western countries for their “double standards” amid the conflict between Israel and Iran. He accused the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of biased and selective reporting. Asif declared Pakistan’s full solidarity with Iran following Israel’s unprovoked attacks on Tehran’s nuclear sites that began on June 13. Asif highlighted that […]

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1 week ago ‘Respect Ceasefire, or face fallout’: Furious Trump warns Iran, Israel over ceasefire violation

WASHINGTON –US President Donald Trump lamented Israel, Iran for breaking the ceasefire as tensions continue unabated despite peace talks. Trump

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1 week ago US President Trump criticizes Israel and Iran over ceasefire breaches

US President Donald Trump has said that both Israel and Iran have violated the recently declared ceasefire. He stressed that neither country is fully satisfied with the current situation, which remains tense. Trump highlighted that Iran’s nuclear capabilities have been completely dismantled. He assured that Iran will never be allowed to rebuild its nuclear weapons […]

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1 week ago Israel accuses Iran of ceasefire violation; Tehran denies missile attacks

Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz accused Iran of violating the ceasefire by launching missile attacks and ordered the Israeli military to respond strongly. However, Tehran denied these allegations of ceasefire violations. According to Reuters, Israel Katz claimed that Iran fired missiles at Israel despite the ceasefire announced by the US President. He said he directed […]

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