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Our efforts for peace continue," Pakistan PM says amid US-Iran deadlock
58+ min ago (324+ words) Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Wednesday that diplomatic efforts to ease tensions in the Middle East are continuing "consistently," as talks between the U. S. and Iran remain stalled. Speaking at a Cabinet meeting, Sharif said negotiations between Washington and Tehran…...
Iran executed 21, arrested over 4, 000 since start of Mideast war: UN
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (269+ words) Iran has executed at least 21 people and arrested more than 4, 000 others since the beginning of the Middle East war, the United Nations said Wednesday. The U. N. Human Rights Office (OHCHR) said the executions and arrests followed the U. S. -Israeli strikes on Iran,…...
No more Mr. Nice Guy," Trump slams Iran over stalled nuclear talks
3+ hour, 41+ min ago (303+ words) U. S. President Donald Trump lashed out at Iran over stalled nuclear negotiations on Wednesday, accusing Tehran of failing to secure a non-nuclear agreement and warning that delays could backfire. "Iran can't get their act together. They don't know how to sign…...
EU chief accuses Kremlin of imposing "digital Iron Curtain" on Russians
2+ hour, 43+ min ago (251+ words) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday accused the Kremlin of restricting internet access and free communication in Russia to hide worsening economic conditions as sanctions over the Ukraine war continue to pressure Moscow. Speaking to EU lawmakers…...
Anti-Turkish rhetoric, flag burning in Greek Cyprus ignored by int'l actors: Minister
3+ hour, 32+ min ago (1681+ words) Tahsin Ertugruloglu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, is one of the most prominent figures in Turkish Cypriot diplomacy. He is a staunch advocate of the vision of sovereign equality and a two-state solution to…...
EU accuses Meta of failing to keep children under 13 off social media
3+ hour, 15+ min ago (303+ words) The European Union has found that Meta is failing to effectively prevent children under the age of 13 from accessing Facebook and Instagram, potentially exposing them to inappropriate content, putting the company at risk of major financial penalties. According to EU…...
T'rkiye, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Pakistan edge toward a new Middle East alignment
4+ hour, 22+ min ago (1045+ words) Heraclitus once said, "Opposition brings concord. Out of discord comes the fairest harmony." Five years ago, the idea that T'rkiye, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt would hold a joint summit, let alone prompt serious discussions about a defensive alliance, would…...
Hunger strike ends in T'rkiye as government guarantees miners" pay
4+ hour, 27+ min ago (346+ words) A nine-day hunger strike by miners in T'rkiye has come to an end after government ministries stepped in as guarantors for unpaid wages and benefits. Following a meeting at the Interior Ministry, union representatives said most workers had already begun…...
Israel rejects Ukraine's "stolen grain" claims, urges it to provide evidence
21+ hour, 10+ min ago (293+ words) Ukraine and Israel were locked in a diplomatic row Tuesday after Kyiv accused Israel of accepting shipments of grain that it says Russia stole from occupied Ukrainian territories. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said another vessel carrying such grain had arrived…...
No drastic shift expected in Israel's security policies in post-Netanyahu era, says analyst
6+ hour, 10+ min ago (1205+ words) Ahead of the elections scheduled to take place in Israel in October 2026, the country's domestic politics, regional strategy and the future of its relations with T'rkiye have once again become the center of intense debate. The potential outcomes of the…...