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Pakistan has issued a strong condemnation of the Israeli military strikes on the Islamic Republic of Iran, calling them an “unjustified and illegitimate aggression” that threatens to destabilize the entire Middle East. The statement was delivered by Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, during a briefing of the UN Security Council on the escalating situation in the region. Iran thanked Pakistan, China, Algeria, and the Russian Federation for their support in holding this emergency meeting to discuss Israel’s illegal aggression against Iran. Ambassador Ahmad began by thanking Director-General Rafael Grossi of the International Atomic…

Mild earthquake tremors were once again felt in parts of Karachi on Saturday morning. According to the Seismological Centre, the earthquake struck at 9:54am and measured 3.2 on the Richter scale. The epicentre was recorded north of Malir, at a depth of 35 kilometres. Tremors were particularly felt in the neighbourhoods of Quaidabad, Shah Faisal Colony, and around Gulzar Hijri and University Road. Residents in these areas reported brief shaking, though many said it lasted only a few seconds. “People came out of their homes and offices for a short time after feeling the jolts,” said a resident of Shah…

Iran on Saturday launched a fresh barrage of ballistic and hypersonic missiles at Israel in what officials described as the fifth phase of its retaliatory operation dubbed ‘True Promise 3’, further escalating an already volatile conflict between the two arch-rivals. According to Iranian media and foreign news agencies, the latest round of missile strikes targeted multiple Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv and Haifa, where loud explosions were reported by eyewitnesses. Warning sirens were activated across northern parts of occupied Palestine, with residents being instructed to take shelter. Iran’s state-affiliated Mehr News Agency, citing Israeli outlets, claimed that a 50-storey building in…

China has strongly condemned Israel’s military strikes against Iran, calling them a violation of Iran’s sovereignty and a threat to regional stability, as tensions between the two nations spiral into direct confrontation. Speaking at an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council on Saturday, China’s Ambassador to the UN, Fu Cong, voiced “deep concern” over the unfolding crisis and warned against further escalation. “China condemns Israel’s violations of Iran’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity,” Fu said. “We urge Israel to immediately cease all dangerous military actions.” According to a report by Reuters, the Chinese envoy said that Beijing opposes…

The above-ground pilot enrichment plant at Iran’s Natanz nuclear site has been destroyed, U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi told the Security Council on Friday. “At present, the Iranian authorities are informing us of attacks on two other facilities, namely the Fordow fuel enrichment plant and at Isfahan,” the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Grossi told the 15-member council. “At this moment we do not have enough information beyond indicating that military activity has been taken place around these facilities as well.” Natanz Nuclear Facility The Natanz Nuclear Facility, officially known as the Shahid Ahmadi Roshan Nuclear Complex, is one of…

US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke on Friday to discuss the recent developments in the Middle East, including Israeli attacks against Iran. According to AlArabiya, the two discussed the “importance of self-restraint, deescalation, and the importance of resolving all disputes through diplomatic means,” a readout of the call said. MBS and Trump also stressed the importance of continuing to cooperate to achieve security, peace and stability in the Middle East. Separately, the White House said Trump also spoke Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The UK said Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to the US…

Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana from June 16 to 18 at the invitation of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Friday. The upcoming summit would present a new opportunity for China and the five Central Asian countries – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan – to deepen strategic trust, enhance practical cooperation and jointly contribute stability and positive momentum to a world fraught with uncertainty, Cui Zheng, director of the Research Center for Russia, Eastern Europe, and Central Asian Countries at Liaoning University, told CGTN. “It will further…

China is committed to promoting a steady, sound and sustainable development of China-U.S. military-to-military ties, said a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of National Defense on Friday. China always upholds the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, Jiang Bin said when asked about the relations between the militaries of China and the United States. Jiang expressed hope that the U.S. side will stop playing up the alleged “China threat,” earnestly respect China’s core interests and major concerns, and work with China in the same direction to strengthen communication and dialogue, properly manage differences and enhance mutual understanding…

China condemns Israel’s violations of Iran’s sovereignty, security and territorial integrity and urges Israel to immediately halt all risky military actions, China’s ambassador to the UN, Fu Cong, said on Friday. China opposes the escalation of conflicts and expressed deep concern about the consequences that may result from Israel’s actions, Fu said at the UN Security Council’s emergency meeting on Israel’s strikes against Iran. Fu said the sudden escalation of tensions in the region serves no party’s interests. China urges Israel to immediately cease all military actions and avoid further escalation. He called on all relevant parties to abide by…

Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana from June 16 to 18 at the invitation of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Friday. The establishment of the China-Central Asia mechanism is a decision unanimously made by China and the five Central Asian countries, which conforms to the common expectations of all parties for maintaining regional stability and achieving high-quality development, spokesperson Lin Jian told a news briefing. Since the first China-Central Asia Summit was successfully held in Xi’an in May 2023, relations between China and Central Asian countries have…