Officials arrive at the Omani embassy, where the fifth round of US-Iran talks takes place, in Rome, Italy, May 23, 2025. — Reuters Iran, US to discuss nuclear standoff in Rome. Differences over uranium enrichment put fate of talks in balance. Iran says it will hold US responsible for any Israeli strikes. DUBAI: Iranian and US negotiators will resume talks …
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Pakistan to offer US firms concessions on mining investment in tariff talks: minister
A worker holds a rock at a gold mine. — Reuters/File Pakistan faces potential 29% tariff on exports to US. Kamal gives no further detail on bidding process of mines. Reko Diq seeks up to $2 billion in financing. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan plans to offer concessions to US companies to invest in its mining sector as part of negotiations with Washington …
Read More »Ahead of nuclear talks, Iran warns will hold US responsible for Israel attack
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks during a joint press conference with Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Tehran, Iran, February 25, 2025 — Reuters Israel warning comes through CNN report, citing unnamed US officials. Iran will respond to any threat or unlawful act by Israel: Iranian FM. Fifth round of US-Iran Nuclear talks to take place in Rome on …
Read More »Sophie Wessex talks personal struggle after daughter’s diagnosis
Sophie Wessex is touching upon her upcoming plans for a major charity. The Duchess of Edinburgh, who arrived at Battersea Power Station in London to attend the Orbis Visionaries Reception, spoke earnestly about her intentions. The charity holds a special place in the heart of Sophie after daughter, Lady Louise, was born with esotropia. She said her wish is: “That …
Read More »Iran-US nuclear talks to take place in Rome: mediator Oman
This picture collage shows US President Donald Trump (left) and Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. — Reuters/File Iran’s Khamenei says negotiations unlikely to lead to any outcome. Secretary of state hopes US can reach agreement with Iran. Iran says its right to enrichment is “non-negotiable”. MUSCAT: The fifth round of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States is …
Read More »Pope Leo steps into Ukraine war with offer to host talks
Pope Leo XIV waves as he leaves the basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, in Rome, Italy, May 20, 2025. — Reuters ROME: Pope Leo XIV has offered to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine at the Vatican. Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni confirmed the pope’s offer after speaking with him, saying he is ready to help bring …
Read More »Zelensky accuses Russia of buying time to stall peace talks
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy addresses a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group ahead of a two-day NATO Defense Ministers Council at the alliance headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, October 11, 2023. — Reuters Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia on Tuesday of delaying peace talks in a bid to pursue its three-year invasion, even as US President Donald Trump pushes …
Read More »Bangladesh to tour Pakistan for T20Is after successful talks
An undated image of a match between Pakistan and Bangladesh. — AFP The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have reached a successful agreement following discussions, under which the Bangladesh national cricket team will tour Pakistan for a T20I series. The decision was finalised after a detailed meeting in Dubai between PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and …
Read More »No deadline set for Russia–Ukraine peace talks: Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia July 31, 2023. — Reuters The Kremlin has said that there is no set deadline for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine as process for Moscow and Kyiv to develop a unified text for a peace and ceasefire memorandum will be …
Read More »Pakistan-India tensions: DPM Dar leaves for China to hold high-level talks
DPM Ishaq Dar is greeted by a PAF officer at the Nur Khan Air Base in rawalpindi before his departure on May 19, 2025. — X@ForeignOfficePK Dar to hold discussions on evolving regional situation. MOFA says visit is part of ongoing high-level exchanges. Afghan FM Muttaqi set to join trilateral meeting. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq …
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