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Pakistan has firmly rejected the idea of joining the Abraham Accords, despite direct pressure from US President Donald Trump. Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif made it clear during an interview with Samaa TV that Islamabad would not support any agreement that contradicts the country’s fundamental ideologies.He stressed that Pakistan’s position on the matter was unambiguous, stating, “We have
India and the United States have signed a landmark framework on critical minerals and rare earths in New Delhi, aimed at reducing dependence on vulnerable supply chains and countering monopolistic control, particularly China’s dominance.The agreement strengthens cooperation across mining, processing, recycling, and investment, marking a decisive step in building resilient supply chains for
The United States military has announced that it carried out what it described as "self-defence" strikes in southern Iran, targeting missile launch sites and mine-laying boats.According to Captain Tim Hawkins, spokesman for U.S. Central Command, the strikes were intended to protect American troops from threats posed by Iranian forces. He emphasised that the military was exercising restraint
Published: May 26, 2026 At the recent SAHA Expo 2026, Turkey unveiled a mock-up of the Yildirimhan (Thunderbolt) and released details about the long-range, four-engined, liquid-fueled ballistic missile. The designation “Yildirimhan” refers to Ottoman Sultan Bayezid I, known as “the Thunderbolt,” circa 1400 AD. He was known for acting faster than his enemies, striking before […]
Turkey’s ICBM: Ambition for Autonomy was originally published on Global Security Review.
Donald Trump has tied the prospect of an Iran peace deal to a sweeping demand that Arab nations and Pakistan formally recognise Israel, urging them to join the Abraham Accords as a prerequisite for regional stability.He argued that such recognition would transform the settlement with Tehran into a historic breakthrough, while warning that refusal would signal “bad intention.”The demand targeted
Donald Trump has tied the prospect of an Iran peace deal to a sweeping demand that Arab nations and Pakistan formally recognise Israel, urging them to join the Abraham Accords as a prerequisite for regional stability.He argued that such recognition would transform the settlement with Tehran into a historic breakthrough, while warning that refusal would signal “bad intention.”The demand targeted
Pakistan’s military leadership under Asim Munir is deliberately slowing down the $62 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), signalling a strategic tilt away from Beijing and towards Washington, while Gulf states like the UAE are simultaneously obstructing Iran’s integration into the corridor to protect Dubai’s dominance, reported News18.This marks a significant rupture in the “
Israel has formally conveyed to India its expectation that New Delhi designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation, stressing that the force represents one of the gravest threats to global security.The move comes as several Western countries and the European Parliament have already taken steps against the IRGC, citing its role in terrorism and militant
The Quad foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday is poised to announce significant measures under the Quad Critical Minerals Initiative, launched last year, to strengthen economic security through diversification of supply chains.The joint statement, which diplomats from Australia, India, Japan and the United States were finalising on Monday, is expected to highlight steps aimed at
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, held a telephonic conversation with India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday.The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed the exchange, noting that the two sides discussed recent regional developments and reviewed aspects of bilateral cooperation.The timing of this dialogue was significant, coinciding with the