Doha, 24 Feb 2026 The Amir of State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani welcomed Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at Lusail Palace in Doha on Tuesday, February 24. Both leaders reviewed the full spectrum of their countries’ relations and expressed satisfaction with the steady progress in political engagement. They reaffirmed their shared commitment to...

Doha, 20 Feb 2026 (Qatar Tribune) By Ashraf Siddiqui The major developments unfolding in Iran since late December are reshaping the country’s image domestically, regionally, and internationally, said Prof. Mahjoob Zweiri, a scholar of contemporary Middle Eastern politics with a specialisation in Iran and the Gulf. Speaking at a recent lecture at the Arab Center...

Norfolk State (UK), 19 Feb 2026 (BBC News) Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been released under investigation after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, marking an extraordinary development in a case that has drawn intense public scrutiny. He was arrested at Sandringham House in Norfolk, the royal family’s long-standing country estate, set within 20,000...

Washington, 19 Feb 2026 (Anadolu News) Gulf nations have pledged more than $4 billion in financial support to US President Donald Trump’s newly formed Board of Peace, signaling strong regional backing for efforts to stabilize Gaza and advance a broader resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The commitments were announced at the board’s inaugural meeting in...

Doha, 31 Jan 2026 (QNA) The Trump administration has authorized $15.67 billion in military sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia, with the State Department announcing Friday comprehensive packages addressing diverse capability requirements across both nations. The approvals were made public after the department notified Congress earlier Friday, coming at a sensitive moment as President Trump...

Istanbul, 30 Jan. 2026 (Anadolu) The United States and Iran are once again at the center of rising regional tensions, following remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump indicating that a significant American naval presence is moving toward Iran, even as Washington signals openness to renewed negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program. Speaking at the White House...

Toronto, 17 Jan 2026 By Shawgi Mustafa To understand Mark Carney’s trip to Beijing, we must look at our hard Canadian trade. Currently, Canada’s economic relationship with the United States is less of a partnership and more of an addiction. Our exports to our southern neighbour account for nearly 75% of all Canadian exports—it is...

Washington * (Anadolu News) 17 Jan 202 The White House has unveiled key appointments for its proposed postwar administration of Gaza, marking a concrete step in President Trump’s peace plan. Dr. Ali Sha’ath, a former Palestinian Authority deputy minister, will lead the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), tasked with restoring services and...

Riyadh, 11 Jan. 2926 By Shahid Nayeem Pakistan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ahmed Farooq has conferred the Hilal-e-Pakistan, Pakistan’s second highest civilian award, on Saudi Commerce Minister Majid Al-Qasabi. The Pakistani Ambassador presented the award during a meeting with Saudi Commerce Minister Majid Al-Qasabi in Riyadh. The award acknowledges the enduring partnership and robust trade ties...

iJeddah, 10 Jan. 2026 Report By Shahid Nayeem Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar arrived in Jeddah from Madina AL Munawara to attend OIC's Extraordinary Conference of Foreign Ministers. During his visit today, he inaugurated the state-of-the-art and purpose-built 8,700-square-metre new Consulate General of Pakistan building in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, today, Saturday....