Rubio defends US ties with Pakistan during India visit
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington must keep a relationship with nuclear-armed Pakistan, citing geography, in an interview in India.
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Pakistan will not accept strategic imbalance, Kidwai warns India
NCA adviser Khalid Kidwai said Pakistan could review its deployments after India's reported nuclear submarine patrols, which he called a first-strike posture.
Sudanese army drone strikes kill more than 300, including mourners
Sudanese army drone strikes killed more than 300 people in two days, including 153 at a market in Abyei and mourners in West Kordofan, sources said.
Witkoff heads to Russia after Oslo talks with Zelensky
US envoy Steve Witkoff will brief Russian leaders after Oslo talks with Zelensky on security guarantees, as Trump said Ukraine 'has to want to settle this war'.
Biodiversity fund meant to raise billions has collected $7,085
The Cali Fund, set up to make firms pay for using nature's genetic data, has raised just $7,085 from three companies as COP17 debates its future.
Makkah pact text says attack on one is attack on all
The Makkah defence pact text commits Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey to defend each other; a Pakistani will be its first secretary-general.
UK to send Typhoon jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
Britain will fly RAF Typhoons on defensive missions over Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks on Riyadh, as the kingdom shot down another missile.
Israeli fire kills four Palestinians in Gaza despite ceasefire
Israeli fire killed four Palestinians in Gaza, including a married couple and a 17-year-old, as Britain rejected an inquiry into its role in the war.
UK universities worked together to curb Palestine protests, Amnesty says
An Amnesty report says UK universities shared tactics, hired intelligence firms and worked with government to suppress pro-Palestine student protests.
Dar tells SCO Afghan soil must not be used for terrorism against Pakistan
At the SCO heads of government meeting in Dushanbe, Ishaq Dar said Pakistan's one demand of the Taliban is that Afghan soil is not used for terror against it.
Australian MP Helen Haines loses both legs; accused appears in court
Australian MP Helen Haines has had both legs amputated after being struck by a car outside her office; the man charged, Brendan Nugent, appeared in court.
Field Marshal Munir arrives in Tehran for talks on US-Iran mediation
CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Tehran for talks on Pakistan's US-Iran mediation, as Iran's Revolutionary Guard warns of new targets around Hormuz.
Pakistan and Qatar agree to deepen internal security cooperation
Mohsin Naqvi and Qatar's interior minister agreed in Doha to expand security ties, a day after Naqvi praised Qatar's role in US-Iran peace efforts.