Monday, July 14th, 2025
Iran says ‘no specific date’ for US nuclear talks
TEHRAN, JUL 14 (AFP/APP):Iran said Monday it had “no specific date” for a meeting with the United States on Tehran’s nuclear programme, following a war with Israel that had derailed negotiations. “For now, no specific date, time or location has been determined regarding this matter,” said foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei of plans for a meeting between Iran’s top diplomat Abbas Araghchi and US envoy Steve Witkoff. Araghchi and Witkoff met starting in April, without concluding a deal after five rounds of talks that were the highest-level contactRead More
Zorhan Mamdani: The Painful Path to the New York Mayoralty
By Qamar Bashir Zorhan Mamdani, the first South Asian, first Muslim, and first immigrant in serious contention for the mayorship of New York City, is no ordinary candidate. At just 38 years of age, with a radiant forehead, a disarming smile, and eyes that sparkle with conviction, he has become a symbol of possibility in a system long rigged against outsiders. Yet from the moment he clinched victory in the Democratic primary—stunning the political elite—his journey has been met with a resistance unparalleled in the annals of modern American municipalRead More
Pakistan-China ties: rebuilding trust
Opinion Ansar Mahmood Bhatti The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), once hailed as a game-changing strategic partnership between Pakistan and China, today stands at a crossroads. Once the cornerstone of regional connectivity, economic rejuvenation, and strategic collaboration, CPEC has suffered a series of unfortunate disruptions in recent years. These setbacks, many stemming from political decisions during the PTI government under Prime Minister Imran Khan, have left numerous projects suspended and cast an unfortunate shadow of suspicion over one of the most promising bilateral ventures in South Asia. As of now, severalRead More
Kazakh train service to Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara
ASTANA, JUL 14 (DNA): East Kazakhstan governor Nurymbet Saktaganov met with Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Kazakhstan Bakhtiyor Ibragimov, Kazinform News Agency cites the governor’s press service. The talks focused on the prospects for further cooperation between East Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, particularly in the agro-industrial complex and tourism. As stated there, this year Ust Kamenogorsk will resume train service to Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara. To note, direct flights were launched from Ust Kamenogorsk to Uzbekistan. The sides debated opportunities for delivering nuclear fuel for the future NPP in Uzbekistan and exchanging practicesRead More
New Indonesian envoy arrives in Islamabad
Over the years, the relations between Pakistan and Indonesia have transitioned from cordial to truly excellent, underpinned by mutual respect, shared values, and a commitment to regional peace and economic cooperation. The two countries enjoy close cultural, religious, and historical bonds, which have been further cemented through high-level diplomatic engagements and people-to-people contacts DNA ISLAMABAD, JUL 14: Chandra Warsenanto Sukotjo has officially assumed his responsibilities as the new Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Pakistan, marking a fresh chapter in the already robust and growing relationship between the twoRead More