Headlines- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Pakistan army chief Asim Munir in Islamabad on Saturday.
- On Saturday morning, US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will travel to Pakistan for talks with Iran.
- An Iranian delegation headed by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on Friday, according to Iran's embassy in Pakistan.
- Iran still has time to "choose wisely," US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said, but he cautions that if Tehran doesn't reach an agreement with the United States, its economy will "collapse under the unrelenting pressure" of a U.S. naval blockade that will last "as long as it takes."
- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, says that "no meeting is planned to take place between Iran and the US."
- Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon resulted in six deaths and two injuries, according to Lebanon's Ministry of Health.
Year: 2024
Year After Muslim Mob Attack,Pakistani Christian...
In the Pakistani city of Jaranwala, Christians were attacked by a large mob exactly a year ago this month. Several churches and homes were set on fire by angry Muslim crowds incited by allegations of blasphemy.
More People Are Dying on Motorbikes...
In Sao Paulo, Brazil’s most populous and wealthiest state, the first few months of 2024 have been the deadliest for motorbikers. Almost seven motorcyclists lost their lives in São Paulo on average every day.Experts on health and traffic say the main reason is the rapid expansion of food delivery apps.
UN Security Council Meets to Discuss...
Dennis Francis, President of the seventy-eighth session of the United Nations General Assembly, addresses the UN Security Council meeting on maintenance of international peace and security.
Rebels Capture 9 Posts in Myanmar’s...
Rebel forces in central Myanmar captured nine junta army posts and opened a new offensive in three townships under junta control, they announced on Monday, in the latest setback for the ruling military after a string of battlefield losses since late last year.
Myanmar Junta Authorities Prevent Young Adults...
Myanmar authorities under the ruling junta are now preventing young adults who want to get jobs abroad from leaving the country via Yangon’s international airport, people with knowledge of the situation said.
Flying Electric Taxis and Personal Aircraft...
The long-dreamed of flying cars could soon be a reality. Matt Dibble reports from California on the rise of electric aircraft.
Princeton University to Help Ukraine in...
The Kyiv School of Economics estimates that as of the beginning of 2024, the infrastructure of Ukraine had suffered damages of over 150 billion dollars as a result of the war. But some scholars in the US, alongside Ukrainian anti-corruption activists,are already looking ahead to the end of the war and opportunity to rebuild. A new legal database was created by Princeton University to help.
Some 5,000 Rohingya Who Fled Recent...
Approximately 5,000 minority Rohingya Muslims attempting to flee from this week’s fighting in western Myanmar have been waiting for several days near the Naf River for an opportunity to cross into Bangladesh, residents said.
Israelis See Yahya Sinwar,New Leader of...
The appointment of Yahya Sinwar as the leader of Hamas has left Israelis even less hopeful about a cease-fire agreement, as they consider Sinwar as an even more extremist figure than his predecessor.
Africa Station celebrates continent At Paris...
At the Paris Olympics, Africa has it’s own special fan zone. It’s a place where Africa’s citizens and supporters can come together to celebrate their continent’s sporting successes while putting aside their political differences and conflicts.