Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
Trump says US not satisfied yet on deal with Iran, Rubio notes ‘some’ progress
WASHINGTON, MAY 27: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday told a cabinet meeting that Iran very much wanted to make a deal, but that the US was not satisfied with it yet. “Iran is very much intent, they want very much to make a deal. So far they haven’t gotten there … we’re not satisfied with it, but we will be. We will be either that or we’ll have to just finish the job,” Trump told reporters at a cabinet meeting at the White House. Secretary of State Marco RubioRead More
Hajj pilgrims perform ‘stoning of the devil’ ritual
MAKKAH, MAY 27: From dawn, crowds of Hajj pilgrims gathered in the valley of Mina, southeast of the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, to throw pebbles at pillars symbolizing the devil during the “stoning the devils” ritual. It reenacts the Prophet Abraham’s P.B.U.H stoning of the devil at three places where Satan tried to dissuade him from obeying God’s command to sacrifice his son Ishmael. The white-robed pilgrims have been contending with searing desert heat as they perform the days-long, mostly outdoor rituals, with temperatures reaching 44C inRead More
Iran says draft US deal would reopen Hormuz shipping, end naval blockade
TEHRAN, MAY 27: Iran’s state TV said it had obtained a draft of an initial unofficial framework for a memorandum of understanding with the United States. Under the framework, Iran would restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels within a month, while the United States would withdraw military forces from Iran’s vicinity and lift a naval blockade.
PM Shehbaz extends Eid greetings to services chiefs, political dignitaries
ISLAMABAD, MAY 27: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday extended Eid ul Adha greetings to Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu, Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf and political dignitaries. During telephone conversations, PM Shehbaz paid tribute to the professionalism of the armed forces and acknowledged their services and sacrifices for national security. He said the nation takes pride in its brave soldiers and in the unwavering commitment and sacrifices of the Armed Forces of Pakistan.Read More
Pakistan marks Eid ul Adha with prayers for peace in Middle East
ISLAMABAD, MAY 27: Pakistanis marked Eid ul Adha on Wednesday with special prayers for peace and stability, as people across the country also prayed for an end to the ongoing US-Israel war against Iran and the worsening crisis in the Middle East. The day began with large Eid congregations at mosques and Eidgahs, where people embraced one another and exchanged Eid greetings after prayers. Families later performed animal sacrifices, distributed meat among relatives and the poor, and gathered for traditional meals throughout the day. Special prayers were also offered forRead More
Pakistan leadership marks Eid ul Adha with messages of unity, sacrifice and compassion
ISLAMABAD, MAY 27: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President Asif Ali Zardari and Field Marshal Asim Munir have extended Eid ul Adha greetings to the nation and the wider Muslim Ummah, with messages centred on faith, sacrifice, unity and compassion against the backdrop of rising Middle East tensions. PM Shehbaz said the occasion reflects the timeless values of faith, sacrifice, compassion and selflessness embodied by Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) and Hazrat Ismail (AS). He urged citizens to remember the underprivileged, share Eid’s joys with those in need, and strengthen unity, brotherhood andRead More