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Opinion: Why Pakistan Has Emerged As The Pivotal Mediator in the Iran Conflict

05/05/2026

Anadolu News, 05 May 2026 By Hannan Hussain A Senior Expert at Initiate Futures, a global think tank, and author Ever since the US-Israeli war on Iran broke out on February 28, Pakistan's efforts to advance mediation have been difficult to ignore. Islamabad has shuttled multiple peace proposals [1] between both capitals, stretched its diplomatic...

7 OPEC+ Countries to Increase Oil Production in June

03/05/2026

Vienna, May 3 (Xinhua) OPEC said in a communique on Sunday that seven OPEC+ countries decided to increase their oil production cap by 188,000 barrels per day in June, in response to the withdrawal of the United Arab Emirates from the bloc. The seven countries -- Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman...

From Gaza Flotilla to Israeli Custody: Only Two Activists Israel Kept

03/05/2026

Istanbul, 03 May 2026 (Anadolu) Israel released nearly all activists detained after intercepting the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, except two. Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago de Avila were taken to Israel for questioning, setting them apart from the rest of the roughly 175 activists seized at sea. The two were among passengers aboard...

China Blocks US Sanctions On Five Chinese Firms Over Alleged Iran Oil Ties

02/05/2026

Beijing, 02 May 2026 (Xinhua News) China's Ministry of Commerce on Saturday issued a ban prohibiting any recognition, enforcement or compliance with U.S. sanctions imposed on five Chinese companies on the grounds of their alleged involvement in Iranian petroleum transactions. Rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, coupled with disruptions to key shipping routes and...

31 Activists Injured During Israeli Interception of Gaza-bound Aid flotilla: Activists Detained During Interception Subjected to Ill-treatment aboard Israeli naval vessel for nearly 40 hours

02/05/2026

Ankara, 02 May 2026 (Anadolu News) At least 31 activists were injured during Israel’s interception of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, according to statements from the group. The Global Sumud Flotilla committee said those injured included activists from multiple countries, among them four each from New Zealand and Australia; three each from...

Qatar: ntroduces Targeted Measures To Support Firms’ Operations And Ensure Business Continuity

02/05/2026

30 April 2026, Doha Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre of State of Qatar, has introduced a targeted package of measures to assist its firms and ensure business continuity amid evolving regional developments. The measures form part of the national package introduced by the State of Qatar to support the...

Qatar Rejects Closure of Strait of Hormuz, Supports Mediation Efforts

28/04/2026

Doha, 28 April 2026 Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of State of Qatar, Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari reaffirmed the State of Qatar's commitment to dialogue and diplomatic solutions to resolve conflicts, and its categorical rejection of using the Strait of Hormuz as a political pressure...

Pakistan Eyes Global Partnerships to Unlock Mineral Wealth, Says PMDC Chief

27/04/2026

Islamabad, 27 April 2026 Engr. Asad Ahmad, Managing Director and CEO of the Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC), has shown strong interest in building partnerships with the Qatar Investment Authority and institutions like QatarEnergy to explore and develop Pakistan’s vast mineral resources. In a recent exclusive interview to Editor, asiantelegraph.net, in Islamabad, he highlighted the...

Qatar: QFC Welcomes New Board Members To Steer Its Strategic Vision

27/04/2026

Doha, Qatar, 27 April 2026 Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre, welcomes newly appointed members to its Board of Directors, strengthening its governance framework and supporting its strategic priorities for the next phase of growth. The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Sheikh Faisal bin Thani Al Thani, will continue to...

Ombudsman Pakistan Stresses engagement with Diaspora

26/04/2026

Islamabad, Naveed Kamran Baloch, Federal Ombudsman of Pakistan, has stated that his office plans to engage with embassies and consulates worldwide as part of a broader outreach strategy. In his maiden interview since taking over present responsibilities talking recently with Editor, asiantelegraph.net in Islamabad, Baloch explained that an awareness campaign is being initiated to connect...

Trump Cancels US Delegation's Pakistan Trip, Iranian FM Lands in Oman

26/04/2026

26 April 2026 (CGTN) US President Donald Trump announced on social media on Saturday that he had just canceled the trip of US representatives going to Islamabad, Pakistan, to meet with the Iranian side. Trump's cancellation of the planned visit by special envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, came after the Iranian diplomatic...

Doha Literary Circles Recognise Urdu Scholar Nadeem Maher in Grand Felicitation Event

25/04/2026

Doha, 25 April 2026 Bazm-e-Ahbab Qatar (Friends Circle Qatar), an Urdu literary Indian community platform for the promotion of Urdu language and literature in Qatar, in collaboration with Qatar Premium League (QPL), hosted a refined and culturally vibrant event in Doha. The gathering was organized to honor Doha based the distinguished Indian scholar, author, and...

Doha: Arab Human Rights Network Urges Unified Response to Regional Escalation

17/03/2026

Doha, 17 March 2026 At an emergency general assembly held in Doha, the Arab Network for National Human Rights Institutions brought together regional experts and officials to assess the human rights implications of recent military escalations affecting several Arab states. Convened under exceptional circumstances, the meeting focused on what participants described as a serious and...

China to Offer Emergency Humanitarian Aid to Iran, Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq

17/03/2026

Beijing, March 17 (Xinhua) China has decided to offer emergency humanitarian assistance to Iran, Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq in the hope of easing the humanitarian plight faced by local people, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday. "The ongoing conflict has inflicted excruciating humanitarian disasters on people of Iran and other regional countries....

'Stopping Iranian Attacks Requires Clear Decision, Not Investigative Committees', Spokesperson MOFA Qatar

16/03/2026

Doha, March 16 (QNA) The State of Qatar has said that Iran must take "a clear decision" to stop attacks on the countries of the region, rejecting suggestions that investigations or joint teams are needed to address the issue. Speaking at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' weekly media briefing, Advisor to the Prime Minister and...

Gulf Oil Sector Contributes $561bn to Regional Economy in 2024, QNA Reports

15/03/2026

Muscat, March 15 (QNA) The oil sector in the Gulf contributed about $561.2 billion to the region's economy in 2024, accounting for 24% of gross domestic product at current market prices, according to new data. Figures released by the Statistical Center for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf showed the sector's...

Analysis: Iran’s ‘Natural Fortress’: How Mountains, Deserts and Seas Complicate Any Invasion

14/03/2026

Doha, 14 March 2026 Iran’s geography has long been considered one of its greatest strategic defenses. Analysts often describe the country as a vast 'natural fortress', where rugged mountains, deserts, marshlands, and high plateaus combine to create formidable barriers against any invading force. While modern warfare has evolved dramatically, experts argue that Iran’s terrain still...

Strait of Hormuz Must Remain Shut, Iran State Media Releases First Statement Attributed to New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

12/03/2026

Tehran, March 12, 2026 (CBS News) Iran’s state-run media on Thursday released the first public statement attributed to the country’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, following the death of his father and predecessor, Ali Khamenei. The elder Khamenei was killed on February 28 during the opening phase of joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, an...

UN Condemns Iran Strikes and Calls for Diplomacy; Global Tensions Rise

11/03/2026

Anadolu News, 11 March 2026 The international community is closely watching the rapidly escalating tensions in the Middle East, where diplomatic efforts, military operations, and humanitarian concerns are unfolding simultaneously. Recent developments at the United Nations, statements from world leaders, and ongoing military actions highlight the complexity and urgency of the situation. The United Nations...

Qatar Supports All Efforts for De-escalation: Spokesperson MOFA Qatar

10/03/2026

Doha, 10 March 2026 (Qatar Tribune) By Ashraf Siddiqui ADVISOR to the Prime Minister and official spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has affirmed the State of Qatar’s support for all diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalation and ensuring the stability of the region. Speaking during the ministry’s weekly...

Mojtaba Khamenei Takes Helm of Iran During Deepening Regional Conflict

10/03/2026

Tehran, 09 March 2026 Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader, following the assassination of his father, Ali Khamenei, in joint United States–Israeli strikes that triggered a wider regional war. The decision was announced by Iran’s powerful Assembly of Experts, which is responsible for appointing the nation’s highest religious and political...

Fidan Calls for End to 'Unjust Isolation' of Turkish Cypriots. Announces F-16 Deployment to Northern Cyprus

09/03/2026

TRNC, 09 March 2026 (Public Information Office) Hakan Fidan, the Foreign Minister of Türkiye, spoke to the press after the Informal Meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS), highlighting regional developments and reiterating Ankara’s position on the Cyprus issue. Fidan said recent developments in the Middle East have...

Iran’s President Rejects U.S. Surrender Demand, Apologises for Strikes on Neighbouring States

07/03/2026

Doha, 07 March 2026 Iran’s president has publicly rejected a demand from the United States for unconditional surrender while simultaneously apologizing for Iranian strikes on neighbouring countries, as the regional conflict continues to intensify and spread across multiple fronts. In a prerecorded address broadcast on state television, President Masoud Pezeshkian dismissed Washington’s call for Iran...

Qatar Condemns Iranian Attacks; Calls for De-escalation at Emergency GCC-EU Meeting

05/03/2026

Doha, 05 March 2026 (QNA) Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of State of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani took part on Thursday in an emergency virtual ministerial meeting bringing together the Foreign Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the European Union (EU). The meeting was also attended by...

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Opinion: Why Pakistan Has Emerged As The Pivotal Mediator in the Iran Conflict

7 OPEC+ Countries to Increase Oil Production in June

From Gaza Flotilla to Israeli Custody: Only Two Activists Israel Kept

China Blocks US Sanctions On Five Chinese Firms Over Alleged Iran Oil Ties

31 Activists Injured During Israeli Interception of Gaza-bound Aid flotilla: Activists Detained During Interception Subjected to Ill-treatment aboard Israeli naval vessel for nearly 40 hours

Qatar: ntroduces Targeted Measures To Support Firms’ Operations And Ensure Business Continuity

Qatar Rejects Closure of Strait of Hormuz, Supports Mediation Efforts

Pakistan Eyes Global Partnerships to Unlock Mineral Wealth, Says PMDC Chief

Qatar: QFC Welcomes New Board Members To Steer Its Strategic Vision

Ombudsman Pakistan Stresses engagement with Diaspora

Trump Cancels US Delegation's Pakistan Trip, Iranian FM Lands in Oman

Doha Literary Circles Recognise Urdu Scholar Nadeem Maher in Grand Felicitation Event

Doha: Arab Human Rights Network Urges Unified Response to Regional Escalation

China to Offer Emergency Humanitarian Aid to Iran, Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq

'Stopping Iranian Attacks Requires Clear Decision, Not Investigative Committees', Spokesperson MOFA Qatar

Gulf Oil Sector Contributes $561bn to Regional Economy in 2024, QNA Reports

Analysis: Iran’s ‘Natural Fortress’: How Mountains, Deserts and Seas Complicate Any Invasion

Strait of Hormuz Must Remain Shut, Iran State Media Releases First Statement Attributed to New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

UN Condemns Iran Strikes and Calls for Diplomacy; Global Tensions Rise

Qatar Supports All Efforts for De-escalation: Spokesperson MOFA Qatar

Mojtaba Khamenei Takes Helm of Iran During Deepening Regional Conflict

Fidan Calls for End to 'Unjust Isolation' of Turkish Cypriots. Announces F-16 Deployment to Northern Cyprus

Iran’s President Rejects U.S. Surrender Demand, Apologises for Strikes on Neighbouring States

Qatar Condemns Iranian Attacks; Calls for De-escalation at Emergency GCC-EU Meeting

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