Washington, Tehran advance technical negotiations

Washington set to approve $2.8 billion arms package for Israel: US media
The New York Times says the administration of US President Donald Trump had approved the sale, citing a US official.
4 DAYS AGO

France apologizes for UN diplomatic spat with Washington
France's permanent mission to the UN published the apology Friday, saying it regretted a post on X criticizing the United States' commitment to human rights.
7 DAYS AGO

Hegseth hails defense progress by NATO allies, says some must 'do more'
"Many countries are following through, some that still need to do more, and we will be candid about that, both in private and in public," Hegseth said ahead of talks with NATO defense ministers in Brussels.
June 18, 2026

Pakistan embassy hosts Diplomatic Trionda Cup to celebrate FIFA World Cup
Pakistan Embassy in Washington hosts the Diplomatic Trionda Cup 2026 ahead of the FIFA World Cup, highlighting Pakistan-made footballs, diplomatic friendship, sportsmanship and Sialkot’s global sporting goods legacy.
June 12, 2026

US proposes new tariffs over failure to act on forced labor
The move comes months after Washington launched investigations into trading partners, including China, the European Union, and Japan.
June 3, 2026

Pakistan's finance minister steps up economic diplomacy with IMF, China and investors
Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held a series of high-level meetings in Washington to project Pakistan’s reform progress, strengthen ties with lenders and ratings agencies.
April 17, 2026

Pakistan finance minister holds talks on trade, reform and investment
Pakistan’s finance minister held a string of important meetings on his official trip to the US, including US Commerce Secretary, UN Secretary General, IMF MD and several others.
April 16, 2026

White House area shut down after van breaches security barricade
A van smash through a security barricade near the White House forcing a shutdown of the area in downtown Washington during morning rush hour
March 11, 2026

China, Russia call on US to 'immediately release' Venezuela's Maduro
'China calls on the US to ensure the personal safety of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, release them at once, stop toppling the government of Venezuela,' the Chinese foreign ministry said in a statement, calling the strike a 'clear violation of international law'; Russia condemned the US intervention,saying it 'strongly urge[s] the US leadership to reconsider their position and release the legitimately elected president of a sovereign country and his spouse.'
January 4, 2026

Ukraine negotiators to hold talks in US on plan to end war
Kyiv’s delegation travels to the US for talks on Washington’s revised war-ending plan as Russia intensifies strikes. Kyiv faces political turmoil, drone attacks, and mounting pressure after targeting Russian oil infrastructure and tankers in the Black Sea.
November 30, 2025