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Iran issues US troops will be 'set on fire' warning; Pakistan to host talks to end war: 10 things to know

Pakistan is preparing to host negotiation talks between the United States, Iran and Israel after a month of war marked by military escalation, diplomatic backchannels and competing claims of progress toward a ceasefire. Islamabad has emerged as a potential mediator, even as Iran hardened its rhetoric against possible US ground…

The Times of India

Indian worker killed in Iranian attack on Kuwait power, desalination plants

“A service building at a power and water desalination plant was attacked as part of the Iranian aggression against the State of Kuwait, resulting in the death of an Indian worker and significant material damage to the building,” ministry spokesperson Fatima Abbas Jawhar Hayat said. Amid rising tensions, Pakistan said…

The Times of India

Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of shelling outskirts of eastern city, killing and wounding civilians

Afghanistan’s government has accused Pakistan’s military of shelling the outskirts of an eastern Afghan city

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Fresh hope for peace as US and Iran ‘set to hold talks in Islamabad’

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Pakistan deputy PM Ishaq Dhar falls while welcoming Egyptian FM to Middle East peace talks, video goes viral

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar stumbled on the red carpet while receiving Egypt's foreign minister in Islamabad. This occurred ahead of crucial de-escalation talks with Turkey and Saudi Arabia focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and restoring global shipping flows amid the Iran war.

The Times of India

Middle East crisis: Mediators gather in Pakistan for talks on ending month-long Iran war

Top diplomats from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt met in Pakistan over the weekend. They discussed ending the Middle East conflict. Fighting continued with US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Iranian missile and drone attacks. Iran rejected a US peace proposal. The conflict has caused over 3,000 deaths across the region.…

The Times of India

Iran wary of diplomacy with the US amid reports of planned ground offensive

Iran's parliament speaker said on Sunday that the US is publicly engaging in diplomatic efforts while "secretly planning a ground attack". His comments came shortly after reports in US media that the Trump administration is planning a weeks-long ground offensive.

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Israeli strikes and US troop buildup put Pakistan’s peacemaker role under pressure

Islamabad is attempting high-wire diplomacy between US and Iran, but Israel could spoil any chance of success

The Guardian - UK

The Latest: Regional powers to meet in Pakistan to discuss how to end Mideast fighting

Regional powers plan to meet in Pakistan to discuss how to end the fighting in the Middle East after about 2,500 U.S. Marines arrived in the region and Iranian-backed Houthi rebels entered the monthlong war

The Independent UK

Sultan of swing: Globetrotter Smith shines in Pakistan

Ashton Turner's Australian-dominated Multan Sultans have won their opening match in the Pakistan Super League with the help of a sparky Steve Smith knock.

AAP

'Saudi pact becoming a problem for us': Why Pak wants to host US-Iran peace talks

Pakistan’s push to host US–Iran peace talks is being shaped as much by urgency as by opportunity. Islamabad is growing increasingly wary that its defence pact with Saudi Arabia could pull it deeper into a widening regional conflict.

The Times of India

Pakistan still a base for terrorists targeting India, says US report

Pakistan is grappling with a severe surge in terrorist violence, with terrorism-related deaths skyrocketing to 4,001 in 2025, the highest in over a decade. The report highlights the nation as a hub for numerous armed groups, many designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan bearing the brunt…

The Times of India

The Latest: Iranian-backed Houthi rebels claim responsibility for missile attack on Israel

Israel has intercepted a missile fired from Yemen, the first time it had faced fire from that country since the war in the Middle East erupted last month

The Independent UK

IMF reaches staff-level agreement to unlock $1.2bn for Pakistan

IMF urges Islamabad's policymakers to keep monetary policy tight amid war in Iran

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Man who fled to Pakistan over fatal Thornton Heath stabbing convicted after two-year hunt

Ali Abdul Basit fled the country after the 2023 killing of Michael Peixoto but was tracked down and convicted following a two-year Met investigation

The Times of India

‘Pakistanis won’t kill their patients’: Row over anti‑vaccine advocate calling out medical staff because they are foreigners

A row erupted involving diversity in medical training after an anti‑vaccine campaigner criticised a Texas hospital residency programme for having only international graduates.

The Conversation

What’s behind Pakistan’s war with Afghanistan’s Taliban government?

Pakistan has been at war with Afghanistan’s Taliban regime for just under one month. Yet the conflict, which was officially declared by Pakistan the day before the US and Israel launched their strikes on Iran, has been overshadowed by events in the Gulf.

The Independent UK

Why Pakistan has emerged as a mediator between US and Iran

As fears of a wider regional conflict escalate following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that began in late February, Pakistan has emerged as an unexpected mediator, offering to help bring Washington and Tehran to the negotiating table

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'People of India, Germany … ': Iran launches 83rd wave of strikes on Israel; 'Thank you' written on missiles

Iran launched missiles towards Israel with messages of gratitude for nations showing solidarity, including India, Spain, Pakistan, and Germany. These strikes, involving long- and medium-range missiles and drones, targeted Israeli and Gulf military facilities. The action follows months of escalating hostilities between Tehran and Israel.

The Independent UK

Lahore beats Hyderabad in Pakistan Super League opener as high fuel prices keep fans at home

Pakistan’s biggest sports spectacle of the year started behind closed doors with fans staying home because of soaring fuel prices related to the Iran war

AAP

Marnus beaten as Aussie big names hit Pakistan league

Test batter Marnus Labuschagne was the first big-name Aussie in action in the 2026 Pakistan Super League, but it didn't begin well for the Hyderabad skipper.

The Times of India

Trump reveals Iran’s ‘oil gift’: 10 Pakistan-flagged tankers sent through 'blocked' Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran effectively offered what he described as a “gift” of oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, saying as many as 10 Pakistan-flagged tankers passed through the crucial route in recent days.

The Times of India

Eid pause over: Pakistan, Afghanistan trade fire again; 2 civilians killed, several injured

Pakistan once again continued its attack on Afghanistan along the border, after a temporary Eid ceasefire ended, leaving at least two civilians dead and several injured.

The Independent UK

What to know about efforts to end the Iran war after Trump’s ceasefire proposal

Iran denies participating in any negotiations despite efforts by Egypt and other nations to assist

Euronews

Trump says US operations in Iran war 'extremely ahead of schedule'

US envoy Steve Witkoff said there were "strong signs" Iran could be convinced to make a peace deal, confirming that Washington had passed a 15-point plan to Tehran through mediator Pakistan.

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