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Trump says ending Pakistan–Afghanistan war would be “very easy”

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WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that stopping the war between Pakistan and Afghanistan would be “very easy” for him and repeated that he is “good at solving conflicts.” He said he prefers to stop conflicts and claimed credit for having helped defuse previous crises. Speaking to journalists, Trump referenced … Read more

Trump Says He Could Easily Make Peace Between Pakistan-Afghanistan

Former US President Donald Trump said it would be “very easy” for him to broker a ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan if needed, adding that Pakistan’s prime minister told him he had helped stop a war between Pakistan and India. Trump said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told him, “I brought about a ceasefire and saved … Read more

Israel will resume fighting if Hamas violates agreement, warns Trump

Washington: President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would consider allowing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resume military action in Gaza if Hamas refuses to uphold its end of the ceasefire deal, telling to the international media that Israeli forces could return to the streets “as soon as I say the word.” Warning for … Read more

Trump threatens ban on Chinese cooking oil over soybean dispute

Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump escalated trade tensions with China on Tuesday, threatening to halt imports of Chinese cooking oil in retaliation for Beijing’s recent refusal to purchase American soybeans. In a post on Truth Social post, Donald Trump accused China  of engaging in an “Economically Hostile Act” by deliberately cutting off purchases of U.S. soybeans  a move he claims is … Read more

President Trump calls for peace and prosperity in Middle East

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JERUSALEM: US President Donald Trump addressed the Israeli Parliament on Monday, calling it the beginning of a new historic era for the Middle East. In his address to the Knesset, President Trump said the moment marked an extraordinary achievement for both Israel and the world. He emphasized the need to transform military victories against terrorism … Read more

President Trump claims Nobel laureate dedicated award to him

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WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has claimed that Maria Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader recently awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, told him that he was the one who truly deserved the honour. The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced  that Machado had been selected for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her efforts to … Read more

Hamas demands amendment to disarmament clause Gaza Peace Plan

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GAZA / DOHA: The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has called for amendments to the 20-point Gaza peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump, particularly objecting to the clause that requires the group to disarm. According to a Palestinian source close to Hamas leadership, the group has formally demanded changes to the disarmament provision of … Read more

Gaza Peace draft changes trigger caution in Islamabad

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ISLAMABAD:  A day after US President Donald Trump unveiled his ambitious 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza, Islamabad has voiced strong reservations, signalling that the proposal in its current form will not be acceptable without key changes sought by a coalition of Muslim nations. Addressing a press conference, Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime … Read more

President Trump meets PM Shehbaz at conclusion of Arab-Islamic Summit

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NEW YORK: U.S. President Donald Trump met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the conclusion of the Arab-Islamic Summit. The meeting took place in a cordial and informal setting, during which both leaders exchanged greetings and shook hands. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar was also present on the occasion. A one-on-one meeting between Prime Minister … Read more

President Abbas demands Hamas hand over weapons to authority

President Abbas

UNITED NATIONS: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has called on Hamas to surrender its weapons to the Palestinian Authority, stressing the need for national unity and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Addressing the UN Palestine Conference via video link, Abbas appealed for urgent humanitarian aid for Gaza and praised Egypt and Qatar for their mediation efforts. … Read more

Trump imposes $100,000 fee on H-1B skilled worker visas

United States President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation requiring a $100,000 fee per year for companies seeking to sponsor H-1B worker visas. The United States has delivered a major blow to Indian workers as President Donald Trump signed an executive order on September 19, 2025, imposing a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas, effective … Read more

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping hold phone call to discuss trade and global issues

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping hold phone call to discuss trade and global issues

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping held a phone conversation to discuss trade and bilateral relations, according to Chinese media. Trump said the call with Xi was productive and confirmed they will meet during the APEC Summit in South Korea. He also announced that he plans to visit China early next year, while Xi is expected … Read more

European leaders to visit U.S. for talks on ending Ukraine war, says Trump

European leaders to visit U.S. for talks on ending Ukraine war, says Trump

Washington : U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that several European leaders will travel to Washington early this week to discuss efforts to end the war in Ukraine. He added that he also plans to speak “soon” with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “Certain European leaders are coming over to our country on Monday or Tuesday … Read more

Trump Issues ‘Last Warning’ to Hamas as Gaza Suffers Under Israel’s Assault

Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday issued d a “last warning” to Hamas, insisting the Palestinian resistance group must accept a U.S.-backed hostage and ceasefire proposal that he claims Israel has already approved. “We’re working on a solution that may be very good,” he said. He declined to give further details. “You’ll be hearing … Read more

Donald Trump says US ready for Phase-2 of sanctions on Russia

Donald Trump says US ready for Phase-2 of sanctions on Russia

US President Donald Trump confirmed that Washington is moving forward with the second phase of sanctions on Russia in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Donald Trump stressed that the sanctions were necessary given Russia’s recent attacks on Ukraine. When asked by a journalist about additional measures, … Read more

US newspaper calls Field Marshal Asim Munir “Man of Steel”

US newspaper calls Field Marshal Asim Munir “Man of Steel”

The American newspaper Washington Times has called Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir the “Man of Steel,” recognizing his strong leadership and successful military diplomacy. Under Asim Munir’s command, Pakistan has gained new respect on the world stage. After a historic victory in the “Battle of Haq”, international media and global institutions acknowledged Pakistan as a … Read more

Ukrainian president met Donald Trump; talks about peace for Ukraine

Ukrainian president met Donald Trump; talks about peace for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met US President Donald Trump at the White House, where the two leaders held detailed discussions on prospects for ending the Russia-Ukraine war. President Trump expressed optimism, stating that he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin also wants to see the conflict resolved. “This is a golden opportunity to establish peace in … Read more

Putin names UAE a “Suitable” venue for potential summit with Trump

Putin names UAE a "Suitable" venue for potential summit with Trump

Moscow/ Russia: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday identified the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a “quite suitable” location for a potential upcoming meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. “We have many friends who are ready to help us organize events of this kind. One of our friends is the president of the United Arab … Read more

US President Trump calls Indian economy “dead”

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WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has labeled the Indian economy as “dead”, criticizing its close economic ties with Russia and imposing high trade tariffs. In a statement posted on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump said, “I don’t care what India does with Russia. They can take their dead economies down together — I’m … Read more

Trump Warns Russia of Serious Consequences; Reduces Ceasefire Deadline

Trump Warns Russia of Serious Consequences; Reduces Ceasefire Deadline

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he is reducing the 50-day deadline he had given to Russian President Vladimir Putin to just 10 to 12 days to agree to a peace deal with Ukraine. Speaking from his golf resort in Turnberry, Scotland, along with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump told reporters that … Read more

UAE begins Afghan deportation over security fears

UAE begins Afghan deportation over security fears

The United Arab Emirates has commenced a large-scale deportation of Afghan nationals, including those evacuated during the 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. According to official sources, Emirati authorities confirmed that deportations began on July 10, following a decision communicated to Washington. The evacuees, approximately 17,000 in total who passed through the Emirates Humanitarian City in … Read more

Unaware about Trump’s visit to Pakistan: Foreign Office Spokesperson

Unaware about Trump's visit to Pakistan: Foreign Office Spokesperson

Islamabad: The spokesperson for Pakistan’s Foreign Office has stated that he has no knowledge regarding the U.S. President’s visit to Pakistan. Shafqat Ali, the Foreign Office spokesperson, told Reuters news agency that he was unaware of any plans for U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to Pakistan. Earlier, reports had suggested that U.S. President Trump would … Read more

$92bn Trump plans to boost AI Tech and power needs

$92bn Trump plans to boost AI Tech and power needs

Washington: U.S President Donald Trump announced a substantial $92 billion initiative aimed at bolstering the United States’ energy capacity to support the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence technologies. Making the announcement at the Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit held at Carnegie Mellon University, Trump emphasized the nation’s strategic goal to outpace China in the global … Read more

No rush to talk with Iran, says Donald Trump

No rush to talk with Iran, says Donald Trump

Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that there is no urgency to engage in talks with Iran, claiming that Iran’s nuclear facilities have been completely destroyed. “They would like to talk. I’m in no rush to talk because we obliterated their site,” Trump told reporters after his arrival in Washington following a trip to Pittsburgh, … Read more

President Trump visits flood-hit Texas

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WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump visited the storm-ravaged state of Texas one week after it was hit by devastating floods, assuring support for ongoing relief and recovery efforts. During his visit, President Trump pledged assistance to help the state recover from the disaster. However, his delayed visit has drawn sharp criticism from political opponents, activists, … Read more