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Pakistan as China's Proxy? Ex-NSA Slams Iran Mediation Bid
Former US National Security Advisor HR McMaster delivered a scathing assessment of Pakistan's proposed role in bridging US-Iran divides, branding it outright as China's 'client state.' His remarks,...
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Trump Prolongs Iran Truce Amid Blockade and Diplomatic Standoff
Tensions in the Middle East took a dramatic turn as U.S. President Donald Trump extended the Iran ceasefire indefinitely on Tuesday, but refused to ease the naval stranglehold on Tehran's key...
US Contradictions Block Iran-Pakistan Talks: Baghai
Tehran is putting the brakes on planned visits to Islamabad, blaming America's flip-flopping stance in the ongoing Iran-US tensions. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghai delivered the blunt...
ILO Report: 2025 Pakistan Floods Wipe Out 3.3 Million Jobs
A new ILO report has painted a grim picture of Pakistan's economic recovery challenges following the catastrophic 2025 floods. Released on April 21 from Islamabad, the assessment reveals that 3.3...
Arab League Condemns Iran Attacks; Qatar Joins Virtually
Qatar made its presence felt at an emergency Arab League ministerial session, joining via videoconference to denounce Iran's purported strikes on Arab territories. Represented by State Minister...
Chapo Impressed by China's Green Tech on Qinghai Plateau Visit
In a move blending diplomacy and environmental inspiration, Mozambique's President Daniel Chapo wrapped up visits to Hunan and Qinghai before landing in Beijing on April 21. The highlight was his...
China Pressure Forces Taiwan Leader to Scrap Africa Visit
In a stark display of geopolitical maneuvering, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has called off his official trip to Eswatini following the abrupt withdrawal of overflight clearances by multiple...
IMF Stalemate Heightens Bangladesh's Economic Woes
As global tensions simmer in key shipping lanes like the Strait of Hormuz, Bangladesh grapples with a perfect storm of economic headwinds, exacerbated by stalled IMF talks and uncertain foreign aid....
China Pushes Openness at ESCAP's Bangkok Summit Amid Global Turmoil
The United Nations' ESCAP convened its 82nd Ministerial Session in Bangkok from April 20-24, focusing on creating 'An Advanced Society for All Ages in Asia and the Pacific.' Leaders gathered to...