Iran has no plans to engage in direct dialogue with the United States, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghaei said, describing Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi’s ongoing visit to Pakistan as part of Islamabad’s mediation efforts to ease regional tensions.
The global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market could face a prolonged crisis until the end of 2027 due to supply disruptions and infrastructure damage caused by the US-Iran war, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has said.
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has expressed deep concern over the arrest of four individuals in Bangladesh for allegedly posting content on Facebook. In a statement issued on Thursday, the US-based rights group said the move reflects the repressive practices of the previous administration and is contrary to freedom of expression.
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that he will not remain active in politics after his current term ends. The French constitution allows a president to serve two consecutive terms, which will conclude in 2027.
In a major political development, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has announced that he and six other upper house MPs are quitting the party and will join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) . The move is being seen as a significant setback for AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to arrive in Islamabad tonight, according to Pakistani government sources. The trip comes as diplomatic efforts between Iran and the United States remain stalled, with Tehran insisting on the lifting of a naval blockade before any new round of talks.