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News Desk Geneva/Washington: Amid rising hostilities in the Middle East, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and US special envoy Steve Witkoff have held a series of direct phone conversations over the past week, diplomatic sources told…

News Desk Islamabad: On Thursday morning, a ballistic missile launched from Iranian territory struck Soroka Medical Center in Be’er Sheva, causing significant damage and prompting widespread panic across Israel. Air raid sirens sounded…

News Desk Islamabad: Israel's military has confirmed that it conducted airstrikes overnight targeting Iran’s Arak heavy water nuclear reactor, marking a major escalation in tensions between the two nations. In an official statement,…

News Desk  Ottawa/Paris/Washington: As tensions between Iran and Israel continue to raise alarms globally, French President Emmanuel Macron and US President Donald Trump have voiced cautious optimism about a potential de-escalation in…

Agencies Tehran: Iran has claimed a dramatic escalation in its conflict with Israel, announcing that its air defense forces have shot down a third Israeli F-35 stealth fighter jet, reportedly capturing the pilot alive. According to…

News Desk Israeli President Isaac Herzog described the aftermath of Iran’s latest missile strikes as a “very sad and difficult morning” for the nation, as casualties continue to rise following an intensifying regional conflict. In a…

Muhammad Marmaduke Pickthall (1875–1936) Ishtiaq Ahmed  Some individuals, though few in number, leave behind legacies that transcend time and geography. Their contributions are not confined to a single nation or era but continue to…

News Desk  Islamabad: As tensions continue to rise, newly elected Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) held a crucial phone call to discuss the unfolding crisis and explore avenues for…

News Desk Beijing/Tehran: China has sharply criticised Israel for its recent military strikes on Iranian territory, calling them “brutal attacks” that violate international law and threaten to destabilise the Middle East at a time when…

News Desk  Islamabad: In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, Iran launched a massive missile and drone assault on Israel late Saturday night, killing at least 15 people and wounding over 200 in one of the most intense confrontations…