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Iran’s FM says diplomacy possible if US recognizes pressure doesn’t work
TEHRAN, AUG 28: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said putting diplomacy back on track was not impossible but hinged on the United States understanding that pressure does not work. In a post on X, Araghchi said he had held what he described as “creative discussions” with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, adding that Washington should build trust, speak respectfully, acknowledge Iran’s rights and uphold its commitments.
PC board prequalifies 10 interested parties for FESCO privatisation
ISLAMABAD, AUG 28 /DNA/ – The Privatisation Commission (PC) Board, at its 258th meeting held today, approved the prequalification of Interested Parties (IPs) for the privatisation of FESCO. The meeting was chaired by Mr Muhammad Ali, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Privatisation and Chairman, Privatisation Commission. The Board was informed that 12 Expressions of Interest (EOIs) had been received for FESCO. Following evaluation of the submissions against the approved prequalification criteria, the Financial Adviser recommended 10 Interested Parties (IPs) for prequalification and progression to the next stage of theRead More
I’m president of one of America’s most reliable allies. Here’s how we stand up to Russia
Black Sea ally has built its armed forces anchored in American defense systems By President Nicușor Dan Russia is a growing threat that America and Europe cannot afford to ignore. Romanian airspace has been violated by drones dozens of times in recent months. According to press reports, American intelligence believes Russia may test NATO’s resolve with a limited move against an allied country. For Romania, none of this is abstract. We sit on NATO’s southeastern flank, on the Black Sea, and we share the longest border with Ukraine of anyRead More
The Limits of Civil Justice in America
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer More than three decades after the killing of 17-year-old David Boim in Israel, a long-running American court battle is again raising difficult questions about accountability, the limits of civil judgments and the legal identity of organisations that emerge after earlier groups have disappeared. David Boim was killed in 1996 by Hamas gunmen while he was in Israel. His parents, Stanley and Joyce Boim, subsequently pursued legal action in the United States against organisations and individuals whom they alleged had supported Hamas. In 2004, a US juryRead More
Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89
DNA STAVANGER: King Harald V of Norway, who went into exile in the United States as a child during the Nazi occupation of his homeland and refused a string of European noblewomen in order to marry his school sweetheart, has died. He was 89. The palace announced his death Friday morning. Harald was Europe’s oldest monarch. The popular king modernized the royal house but refused to follow in the footsteps of other aging monarchs who have abdicated in recent times. His son now automatically becomes King Haakon VIII. Like otherRead More
Pakistan extends condolences to China over deadly floods
DNA Islamabad, August 28, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep sorrow on behalf of the government and people of Pakistan over the tragic flash floods and landslides that struck China’s border region, claiming lives and leaving many missing. In a statement shared on his official account, the Prime Minister conveyed solidarity with the Chinese people during this difficult time. “The loss of precious lives and those missing as a result of this tragedy evokes our profound grief and solidarity with the Chinese brethren,” he said. He notedRead More