Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has alleged that Hamas-linked activity is taking place in Pakistan and Bangladesh, raising concerns about the spread of extremist influence beyond the Middle East. The envoy expressed deep scepticism about Pakistan's role as a mediator in regional diplomacy and questioned Islamabad's commitment to combating extremism.
Pakistan Navy expects to establish a sustained presence in the Bay of Bengal following the induction of its newly commissioned submarine, PNS Hangor, a senior naval officer said during during maiden voyage home break at Colombo Port.
Global crude oil prices fell further on Thursday (June 18) after the United States and Iran signed a preliminary peace agreement aimed at easing tensions and reducing the risk of supply disruptions.
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has sharply criticised the newly signed US–Iran peace memorandum, describing it as a “document of US failure” and arguing that it reflects shifting power dynamics rather than genuine compromise.
US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at ending hostilities and laying the groundwork for a lasting peace agreement between the two countries.
An interim agreement is being finalised between the United States and Iran to end the ongoing tensions and conflict, according to Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency.