Friday, May 22nd, 2026
US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard resigns
WASHINGTON, MAY 22: US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation on Friday, ending the tenure of a long-term contrarian who appeared to be at odds with President Donald Trump over the Iran war. Gabbard said in a letter to Trump posted on X that she was quitting as Director of National Intelligence to look after her husband following his diagnosis with an “extremely rare form of bone cancer.”
Qatari negotiating team in Tehran to try to help secure US-Iran deal to end war
TEHRAN/DOHA, MAY 22: A Qatari negotiating team arrived in Tehran on Friday in coordination with the United States to try to help secure a deal to end the war with Iran and resolve outstanding issues, a source with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Friday. Doha, which has worked as a mediator in the Gaza war and other areas of international tension, had till now distanced itself from playing a mediation role in the Iran war after it came under attack from Iranian missiles and drones during the latestRead More
Field Marshal Munir arrives Tehran for mediation efforts
TEHRAN/RAWALPINDI, MAY 22: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Staff (CDF), arrived in Tehran as part of ongoing mediation efforts. On arrival, he was received and warmly welcomed by Iranian Minister for Interior Eskandar Momeni. Federal Minister for Interior, Mr Mohsin Naqvi was also present at the reception.
Rubio cites some progress on Iran talks but “we’re not there yet”
WASHINGTON, MAY 22: The United States has seen some progress in talks with Iran and is in constant communication with the Pakistani mediators, but there is more work to be done, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday. “There’s been some progress. I wouldn’t exaggerate it. I wouldn’t diminish it,” Rubio told reporters after a NATO ministers meeting in Sweden. “There’s more work to be done,” he added. “We’re not there yet. I hope we get there.” President Donald Trump would prefer to do a good deal, Rubio said.Read More
Bilawal seeks Karachi’s role in Pakistan’s defence production sector
KARACH, MAY 22: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Friday pushed for Karachi’s increased participation in “Made in Pakistan” defence production sector, citing growing international demand for locally manufactured military equipment. Addressing a ceremony after inaugurating Karachi’s Shahrah-e-Bhutto, the former foreign minister said that demand for Pakistan’s defence products had witnessed a historic increase after the country’s victory over India in the May 2025 war. Several countries have shown interest in purchasing defence equipment from Pakistan, he said, adding that nations around the world preferred battle-tested military hardware.Read More
Qatari negotiating team in Tehran to help secure US-Iran deal to end war, says source
TEHRAN/DOHA, MAY 22: A Qatari negotiating team arrived in Tehran on Friday in coordination with the United States to try to help secure a deal to end the war with Iran and resolve outstanding issues, a source with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Friday. Doha, which has worked as a mediator in the Gaza war and other areas of international tension, had till now distanced itself from playing a mediation role in the Iran war after it came under attack from Iranian missiles and drones during the latestRead More