WASHINGTON / DOHA — The announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran has triggered significant internal divisions within the US Congress, with Republicans and Democrats sharply split over the deal, Al Jazeera reported Wednesday.Republicans Divided:While a section of the Republican caucus hailed the ceasefire as a diplomatic achievement for President Trump,…
ISLAMABAD — Pakistani entertainment figures have expressed jubilation following the announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and the United States, with several prominent artists crediting Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts for helping broker peace in the region.Actor and singer Farhan Saeed took to social media with a now-viral phrase: “Not Shahbaz Sharif…
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s Political Committee has decided to postpone its major public rally planned in Rawalpindi on April 9, party leader Allama Raja Nasir Abbas announced Wednesday.Speaking to media, Abbas said the decision was taken at the request of a government delegation, signalling a potential opening for renewed dialogue between the ruling coalition and…
ISLAMABAD — The District Magistrate of Islamabad, Irfan Nawaz Memon, has officially declared local public holidays on Thursday and Friday, April 9 and 10, 2026, across the revenue limits of the federal capital.According to the official notification, the holiday will be observed throughout Islamabad’s administrative boundaries. However, essential service providers have been exempted from the…
Islamabad / New Delhi / Tehran — April 8, 2026Pakistan has emerged as a key diplomatic actor amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif offered Islamabad as a venue for direct talks between Washington and Tehran, a move welcomed by the international community.Reports indicate both sides have shown willingness…
Washington (International Desk): Iran’s Supreme National Security Council announced on Wednesday that the United States has accepted the principles of Iran’s 10-point peace plan, allowing Iran to claim a major victory. According to state broadcaster IRIB, the Council stated that “Iran has forced the US to accept its plan, marking a historic triumph for the…
Houston: NASA’s Artemis II mission achieved a landmark milestone on April 6, 2026. The four-member crew aboard the Orion spacecraft successfully completed a lunar flyby and broke the record for the farthest distance humans have ever traveled from Earth, surpassing the 1970 Apollo 13 mark.The astronauts — NASA Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission…
TAMPA, Florida (International Desk) — Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis signed a contentious bill into law on Monday (April 6, 2026), granting state officials broad powers to designate groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations and to expel public university students who support them.The legislation (House Bill 1471) empowers the Chief of Domestic Security at…
Washington: The ongoing tensions with Iran have created a clear divide in global politics, with differences emerging even within the United States and European countries expressing reservations about military actions. Various nations are calling for diplomatic solutions, while military preparations continue in the region. Concerns over energy supplies, security, and economic impacts are rising globally,…
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated his rhetoric against Iran, issuing a stern ultimatum warning that if Iranian demands are not met, “an entire civilization could be wiped out tonight.”In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump suggested that non-compliance with U.S. demands could lead to catastrophic consequences, while leaving a…
