Monday, June 1st, 2026
France seizes oil tanker with ties to Iranian magnate
DNA BREST, France: President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that France had detained a Russia-linked oil tanker in the Atlantic, with the Kremlin comparing the latest seizure aimed at tackling Moscow’s sanctions-busting shadow fleet to “international piracy.” Since September, France has boarded three other ships believed to belong to the shadow fleet, used by Russia to circumvent Western sanctions on its fossil fuel exports imposed over the Kremlin’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The Tagor was detained on Sunday morning in international waters with the help of Britain and other partners,Read More
NA Committee reviews migration, diplomatic affairs
ISLAMABAD, Jun 1:The National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs met at Parliament House here Monday with Hina Rabbani Khar, MNA, in the chair to deliberate upon a wide-ranging agenda concerning migration issues, diplomatic affairs, institutional reforms within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and matters relating to the welfare of overseas Pakistanis. A detailed briefing was presented regarding the special regularization scheme for undocumented migrants, including Pakistani nationals residing in Spain. The Committee termed the initiative a significant opportunity for Pakistanis already residing and working in Spain and underscoredRead More
DPM, Egyptian FM discuss regional developments
ISLAMABAD, Jun 1: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Monday received a telephone call from Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty and discussed the latest developments in the region. They emphasized the need for sustained diplomatic engagement to promote peace and stability, particularly at this stage. Both sides agreed to remain in close contact.
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He also highlighted ceasefire violations in Lebanon by Israel and the Israeli government’s reported orders for potential strikes in parts of Beirut, describing these actions as destabilizing and contrary to international norms Fiaz Chaudhry ISLAMABAD, JUN 1 /DNA/ – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held a detailed conversation with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar to discuss the rapidly evolving regional situation and matters of mutual concern. During the call, FM Araghchi expressed deep concern over recent developments, including U.S. violations and attacks on Iranian installations, which he said hadRead More
US-Iran truce very likely to end if attacks on Lebanon continue, Iran state TV says
TEHRAN, JUN 1: Iran’s state TV said on Monday that the probability of the ceasefire between Tehran and Washington ending is high if Israeli attacks on Lebanon do not stop. State TV did not give further details. Earlier, a news agency affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), said that Tehran’s negotiating team was stopping exchanges of messages with the United States through mediators due to attacks on Lebanon, as diplomatic efforts to end the three-month-old Iran war continue. The Tasnim news agency said Iran and the “Resistance Front,”Read More
Bilawal demands simultaneous GB, AJK polls alongside country’s general elections
GILGIT, JUN 1: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Monday called for elections in Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir to be held simultaneously with country’s general elections, saying it would strengthen public sovereignty. “True public sovereignty would only be ensured if elections in GB were held alongside Pakistan’s general elections,” he said while addressing an election rally in Shigar’s GBA-12 constituency as part of electioneering for the June 7 polls set to be held in the region. The PPP chief said that his party remained committed toRead More