Trump tells Israel not to violate the ceasefire
President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran on Tuesday, only to accuse both nations of violating the truce hours later. Trump expressed particular anger towards Israel, issuing a sharp rebuke on Truth Social: “Israel. Do not drop those bombs. If you do it it is a major violation. Bring your pilots home, […]
Oil prices fall after Iran-Israel ceasefire
Oil prices dropped sharply on Tuesday, hitting a two week low after Israel accepted a ceasefire proposal put forward by US President Donald Trump to end hostilities with Iran. The development eased fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East, a region crucial to global energy markets. Brent crude futures fell by 3.82 dollars or […]
Pakistan expresses concern over attacks on US airbase in Qatar
Pakistan has expressed its deep concern and alarm at the serious escalation in the security situation in the region as a result of attacks against USA’s Al Udeid Air base in Qatar. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, “We strongly condemn the recent violations of the principle of respect for sovereignty and […]
Trump says Iran-Israel ceasefire is ‘in effect’
A fragile ceasefire has been declared between Israel and Iran following a 12-day war, brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump. The announcement, made Tuesday by President Trump on his Truth Social platform, came amidst reports of continued attacks on both sides. Trump declared, “THE CEASEFIRE IS NOW IN EFFECT. PLEASE DO NOT VIOLATE IT!” His […]
Iran FM denies reports of ceasefire after Trump announcement
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has denied any agreement on a ceasefire with Israel, directly contradicting a statement by US President Donald Trump. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Araghchi stated early Tuesday that, “As Iran has repeatedly made clear: Israel launched war on Iran, not the other way around. As of now, there […]