Articles tagged with "Middle East"

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Middle East Roundup, July 1: Trump says Iran talks were 'very good'

Hails the progress of indirect talks between Iran and the United States, saying that "as far as things are going, the denuclearization of Iran is moving along well," adding that "we hit them very hard... but we're getting along very well."

2 DAYS AGO

Pakistan urges UN-backed political process for lasting peace in Yemen

Calls for a Yemeni-led political settlement, welcomes recent de-escalation and prisoner exchange progress, urges humanitarian support, and demands the release of UN and NGO personnel detained by Houthis.

June 17, 2026

FILE: From left to right: Syria's President Bashar Assad, Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, as they follow Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (Front R) and Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi (Back R)

Islamic states condemn Israel over death penalty law

"This legislation constitutes a dangerous escalation, particularly given its discriminatory application against Palestinian prisoners, and such measures risk further exacerbating tensions and undermining regional stability," the joint statement released by Islamic nations read.

April 2, 2026

All you need to know about Day 18 of US-Israeli war on Iran

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council on Tuesday confirmed the deaths of its chief, Ali Larijani, and Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani, after Israel said they were killed in airstrikes.

March 17, 2026

An employee fills the tank of a motorcycle at a gas station in the Donkoi district of Vientiane on March 10, 2026, amid rising petrol prices (AFP)

Oil prices open higher as war in Middle East rages

Oil prices rise as Middle East war disrupts global supplies, with Brent above $103 and WTI near $99. Gulf production cuts and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz raise fears of inflation and slower economic growth.

March 16, 2026

Mao Ning, spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, speaks to journalists. (File photo: X/@SpoxCHN_MaoNing)

China calls for ceasefire, diplomacy to end Middle East conflict

Israel and the United States have been conducting strikes on Iran and Lebanon, with the conflict extending to regional neighbors.

March 2, 2026

31 Pakistanis evacuated to Baku as Iran security situation worsens

Embassy in Azerbaijan says its team on in Astara facilitated safe crossing of 31 Pakistani nationals “ensuring onward movement to Baku for return” to the country; evacuation comes as Pakistan heightens contingency planning for the safety of its citizens abroad.

March 2, 2026

UN nuclear agency to hold extraordinary meeting on Iran Monday

IAEA will convene an extraordinary Board of Governors meeting Monday, requested by Russia and Iran, after US-Israeli strikes on Iran, The agency urged restraint and reiterated urgency to verify Iran’s nuclear material.

March 1, 2026

Iranian embassy condemns Israel's 'terrorist act' against Ayatollah Khamenei

The Iranian embassy in Pakistan released a condemnation statement on Sunday, following the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

March 1, 2026

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee (R) is shown a painting of Jerusalem during a visit to the Beit Hanassi presidential residence, in Jerusalem, on September 15, 2025.

Pakistan, Arab states condemn US envoy’s remarks on Israel's right to Mideast land

The countries describe the remarks as dangerous and inflammatory, saying they constitute a clear violation of international law and the UN Charter, and pose a serious threat to regional peace and stability.

February 22, 2026