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At G7, Trump says ‘horrible retreat’ left US equipment behind in Afghanistan

Says “horrible” retreat from Afghanistan left US equipment behind, describes it as “a little old now,” add that he “may” get all the equipment back, while speaking at a news conference after the G7 summit.

June 18, 2026

Tajik FM says Dushanbe Water Process driving global UN agenda

Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin says the Dushanbe Water Process has become a key driver of the UN water agenda, helping shape global policy, mobilize cooperation and prepare for upcoming UN water conferences in 2026 and 2028.

May 30, 2026

Armenia should hold EU referendum soon, Putin and allies say

Russia and three allied states urge Armenia to hold a referendum on EU membership, arguing it must choose between closer integration with Europe or remaining in the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union.

May 30, 2026

World leaders gather in Dushanbe to advance global water agenda

The 4th High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action 'Water for Sustainable Development' will serve as a preparatory step toward the 2026 UN Water Conference, while supporting progress on Sustainable Development Goal 6 on clean water and sanitation.

May 25, 2026

Turkiye and Armenia to restart direct trade: Ankara

Turkiye, Armenia resume formal trade relations after 33 years amid normalization efforts between longtime rivals

May 13, 2026

'Hope and fear': Iranians celebrate new year under shadow of war

Iranians mark Nowruz at home and abroad under the shadow of war, with celebrations muted by fear and displacement but still seen as an act of cultural resilience and hope for peace.

March 19, 2026

Iran denies contact with US envoy

Iran denies reports of renewed contact with a US envoy, rejecting claims of backchannel talks with Donald Trump’s administration and insisting no ceasefire negotiations are underway amid escalating conflict.

March 17, 2026

Pentagon chief refuses to rule out 'boots on ground' in Iran

The US defense secretary declined to rule out putting troops on the ground in Iran and indicated the war launched over the weekend could go on for as long as six weeks.

March 2, 2026

Iran says would respond 'ferociously' to any US attack, even limited strikes

Iran says that US attack of any scale would spur the Islamic republic to respond "ferociously", after President Donald Trump said he was considering limited strikes against the country

February 23, 2026

Top Trump Iran negotiator visits US aircraft carrier in Middle East

Trump envoy Steve Witkoff visits USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea, projecting US military resolve as Washington and Tehran prepare further talks, with Iran signalling readiness to resume negotiations while warning against any American attack.

February 7, 2026

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Upon Pakistan PM's arrival at Atatürk Airport, the prime minister was received by Türkiye’s Minister of Trade, Professor Dr. Ömer Bolat, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Türkiye Dr. Yousaf Junaid, and senior officials from the Turkish Foreign Ministry and the Pak

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