Monday, July 27th, 2026
Iran says no current negotiations with US
TEHRAN, JUL 27: Iran’s foreign ministry on Monday said it was not currently involved in negotiations with the United States, despite a halt in recent fighting between the two sides. “Mediators may convey messages from the American side to us regarding current developments in the region. But at present, we are not engaged in any negotiations with the United States,” ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said at a weekly press briefing. “Claims that Iran has requested negotiations are fabrications that the other side circulates from time to time,” he added. HostilitiesRead More
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted drones launched from Iraq by Iran-backed militias
RIYADH, JUL 27: Saudi Arabia’s air defenses intercepted and destroyed several drones launched from Iraqi territory by Iran-backed militias, the Kingdom’s Ministry of Defense said on Monday. Ministry of Defense spokesman Major General Turki al-Maliki said the drones had attempted to target oil facilities in the Kingdom’s Eastern Province and the Riyadh region over the past few hours. Al-Maliki said the attack was carried out by “Iran-backed terrorist militias” operating from Iraqi territory. He added that Saudi Arabia has the legitimate right to defend itself and retains the right toRead More
Netanyahu says Iran is top agenda in meeting with Trump
ISLAMABAD, JUL 27: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed to Washington on Monday, where he said he would meet US President Donald Trump for their first face-to-face talks since the start of their conflict with Iran. It will be Netanyahu’s eighth meeting with Trump since the US president returned to office, and their first since February, right before Israel and the United States launched a joint aerial campaign against Iran. “In these complex times, you need to act with both great determination and great wisdom. We will discuss all theRead More
Polling concludes across Mirpur Division in first phase of AJK elections
MUZAFFARABAD: The first phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections concluded on Monday across 13 constituencies in Mirpur Division, with authorities extending polling by one hour before voting ended at 6pm and counting began. A total of 296 candidates, including contenders from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) and independent hopefuls, were in the running for seats in Mirpur, Kotli and Bhimber districts. According to election officials, 1,401,439 registered voters were eligible to cast their ballots in the first phaseRead More
Field Marshal Munir meets newly appointed NSC chief
RAWALPINDI, JUL 27 /DNA/ – General Syed Aamer Raza, HI (M), S Bt was presented Guard of Honour on being appointed as Commander National Strategic Command. The General laid floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada and offered Fateha to pay tribute to the Shuhada. CNSC later called on the Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff & Chief of Defence Forces at General Headquarters. The Field Marshal congratulated the General Officer on assumption of command.
US lawmakers acknowledge Pakistan’s role in regional stability
RAWALPINDI, JUL 27 /DNA/ – Ryan Keith Zinke, Member House of Representatives (State of Montana) and Mr. Michael James, Member House of Representatives (State of Washington) called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff & Chief of Defence Forces, at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi. During the meeting, discussions focused on matters of mutual interest, regional security, bilateral defense cooperation and avenues for enhancing economic collaboration and prosperity. The Field Marshal highlighted Pakistan’s vast economic potential, emphasizing that sustainable regional stability is deeply anchored inRead More