Prime Minister of Pakistan: Violations of ceasefire have been reported at few places across the conflict zone which undermine the spirit of peace process. I earnestly and sincerely urge all parties to exercise restraint and respect the ceasefire for two weeks, as agreed upon, so that diplomacy can take a lead role towards peaceful settlement of the conflict
Russia’s Foreign Ministry says Moscow has summoned the Japanese ambassador in protest over an investment made by a Japanese startup in Ukrainian interceptor drone technology
The Japanese Prime Minister: I contacted the Iranian President and asked Iran to guarantee the safety of all ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Chinese Foreign Ministry: We will continue to play a constructive role in restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and the Middle East.
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North Korea has launched a suspected ballistic missile
Further details regarding the ceasefire will be announced soon from Pakistan.
South Korea says North Korea fired a "projectile”
A first round of negotiations between the United States and Iran on an agreement to end the war is planned to take place in Islamabad on Friday, according to two sources familiar with the matter
17 hour agoTrump says he will suspend strikes on Iran for two weeks following talks with Pakistan’s leadership, contingent on Iran agreeing to immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz, adding a ceasefire deal is close
Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan says the next phase should replace harsh rhetoric with respect
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Russia, China veto UN resolution on reopening Strait of Hormuz
Iran has stopped cease-fire negotiations with the U.S., telling Pakistan it will no longer participate in talks. Source: NYT
North Korean official says Kim Yo-jong's statement clear warning to South Korea
The Pakistani army warns that Iran's continued hostile attacks on Saudi Arabia will close the door to mediation.
1 day agoIran's overnight strikes towards Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex threatened to "derail the talks", a senior Pakistani official tells Reuters nnA Saudi retaliation to the attack could draw Pakistan into the conflict under its defence pact with KSA, the source adds
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Pakistani Foreign Ministry: Iran's attacks are a serious violation of Saudi Arabia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and an escalation that undermines regional stability.
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London Stock Exchange data: Russian Yamal LNG sends first shipment to China since November
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1 day agoTrump: South Korea didn’t help us. Australia didn’t help us. Japan didn’t help us. We’ve got 50,000 soldiers in Japan, 45,000 in South Korea, to protect them from Kim Jong Un, whom I get along very well with
Modi: Today, India takes a defining step in its civil nuclear journey, advancing the second stage of its nuclear programme. The indigenously designed and built Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam has attained criticality. This advanced reactor, capable of producing more fuel than it consumes, reflects the depth of our scientific capability and the strength of our engineering enterprise. It is a decisive step towards harnessing our vast thorium reserves in the third stage of the programme. A proud moment for India. Congratulations to our scientists and engineers.
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Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has been in contact "all night long" with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi. - Reuters
Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 190 km S of Kushimoto, Japan
Iraq has told Asian traders and refiners they can load its crude as vessels carrying the country’s oil are now able to transit the Strait of Hormuz thanks to an Iranian exemption, testing buyers’ confidence in the security guarantee
Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 131 km NW of Ternate, Indonesia
