Washington / Islamabad, Oct 30 (Asia Times) — After years of strained relations, Pakistan appears to be moving back into Washington’s strategic orbit, signaling a renewed alignment with the United States on…
AST SpaceMobile Partners with Saudi Arabia’s stc Group to Launch Direct-to-Cell Satellite Services
Riyadh, Oct 29 (Reuters) — U.S.-based satellite communications company AST SpaceMobile has signed a 10-year commercial agreement with Saudi Arabia’s stc Group to deliver direct-to-cell satellite connectivity across the Kingdom and parts…
China and Saudi Arabia Strengthen Ties Amid Trade Deal Delays Over Cheap Imports
Beijing, Oct 30 (Reuters) — China’s Vice President Han Zheng held a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on Wednesday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry confirmed. During the discussion,…
Cradle of civilisation at risk of erosion in Iraq due to climate change
UR/BABYLON, Iraq (Oct 30, Reuters) – Iraqi officials have raised urgent concerns over the deteriorating state of the country’s ancient heritage sites, warning that thousands of years of history could vanish due…
US Pressures Iraq to Disarm Iran-Backed Militias Amid Rising Tensions
BAGHDAD — On October 21, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone conversation with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, during which Washington urged Baghdad to “disarm” pro-Tehran militias operating…
Breaking News: 8 Pakistanis Killed in Iran – Islamabad Responds
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called on Iran to arrest those responsible for the killing of eight Pakistani nationals in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province, urging regional countries to work together against the growing…
Istanbul Peace Talks Between Pakistan and Afghanistan End Without Breakthrough After Four Days of Negotiations
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — After four days of intense negotiations in Istanbul, aimed at easing the armed standoff between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Pakistani officials confirmed the talks ended without any breakthrough. In an…
China Dismisses Claims Linking Rare-Earth Export Curbs to Pakistan’s Gift to Trump
China has dismissed claims that its recent restrictions on rare-earth mineral exports are connected to Pakistan’s reported gift of valuable metals to former U.S. President Donald Trump. Beijing emphasized that its “iron-clad…