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Pro-Palestinian activists deported after their Gaza-bound flotilla was intercepted by Israeli forces have alleged abuse, including sexual assault and rape, while in detention. Organizers report at least 15 cases, while Israel's prison service denies the allegations. Several governments have expressed concern and are investigating possible crimes.
A Qatari negotiating team has arrived in Tehran in coordination with the United States to help secure a deal to end the war with Iran, according to multiple sources. Qatar's involvement comes as it has previously been attacked by Iranian missiles and drones, and as Pakistan continues its official mediatory role.
Iran’s Supreme Leader has directed that the country’s stockpile of uranium enriched to 60 percent must not be sent abroad, hardening Tehran’s position against a core U.S. demand. Roughly 440 kilograms of the material is believed to be held in Iran, short of weapons-grade levels but closer than civilian needs require. Officials on multiple sides differ sharply over whether and how any transfer could occur.
As the US awaits Tehran's response to a draft peace agreement circulated by Donald Trump, control over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpile remain key sticking points. Iranian officials assert the strait's strategic value, while Pakistani mediators push for a permanent ceasefire.
South Korean stocks closed mildly higher for a second straight session on Friday, buoyed by optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal, while the won weakened against the dollar. The KOSPI rose 0.41 percent, but foreigners continued a 12-day selling streak, and Samsung Electronics fell after recent gains.
As China and Pakistan mark 75 years of diplomatic ties, the relationship faces new strategic dilemmas amid a changing global order. The upcoming Beijing summit, with PM Shehbaz Sharif and CDF Asim Munir, is set to advance CPEC into its second phase and sign multi-billion dollar agreements, while security concerns and differing counterterrorism approaches add complexity.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed hope for progress in ending the war with Iran, as Pakistani mediators prepare to travel to Tehran for talks. A ceasefire has held since April 8, but negotiations have yet to yield a lasting agreement, with the future of the Strait of Hormuz remaining a key sticking point.
Pakistan's military says security forces have killed 23 terrorists in a series of intelligence-based operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over the past 48 hours. The operations, which included areas such as Datta Khel, Spinwam, and Bannu, also led to the discovery of tunnels and a cache of explosives.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that during informal tea talks, Xi Jinping briefed Vladimir Putin on Donald Trump's visit to China, and the leaders discussed the Iran conflict and Cuba's situation. Peskov also outlined preparations for Putin's upcoming visit to Beijing, focusing on the significant expectations from the Russian side.
Security sources report that five terrorists, including a high-value commander, were killed in a North Waziristan intelligence-based operation. The ringleader, identified as Umar alias Jan Mir, carried a Rs3 million bounty and was linked to multiple attacks. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi praised the operation as a major success.
Pakistan and China celebrated the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations with high-level exchanges, joint statements, and pledges to deepen their 'all-weather' partnership. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised China's support as 'unwavering,' while officials highlighted economic cooperation and shared regional visions.
Two schoolchildren were killed in Pakistan's Bajaur district when a quadcopter drone struck their area, with authorities launching an investigation. The incident has drawn condemnation from local leaders, while relatives of stranded transporters ended a protest after assurances of repatriation.
Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir spent Eidul Azha with troops in Balochistan's Zhob and later reaffirmed Pakistan's resolve against terrorism at an investiture ceremony. His statements followed a deadly suicide bombing in Quetta that killed at least 14 people. He also lauded the Balochistan government's efforts while asserting that propaganda and externally-sponsored terrorism cannot derail Pakistan's progress.
Foreign ministers from ten countries, including Pakistan, Turkiye, and Spain, have condemned Israel's interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla as a violation of international law. The move follows the detention of activists, including Saad Edhi, and comes amid reports of mistreatment. Israeli forces raided dozens of boats in international waters, with several still sailing towards Gaza.
Reports describe a tense phone call between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu over Iran, with Netanyahu favoring renewed strikes and Trump leaning toward a diplomatic deal. Israeli sources say Israel feels sidelined in US-Iran talks, while some analysts suggest the public discord is a calculated feint. Trump publicly praised Netanyahu, saying he will 'do whatever I want him to do.'
US President Donald Trump has said Washington is ready for further strikes on Iran if no peace deal is reached, while signalling patience of a few days to secure acceptable terms. Negotiations centre on Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions and the Strait of Hormuz, with US officials stressing military readiness and regional partners joining a defensive shipping mission.
Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has made two visits to Tehran in a week to help keep US-Iran negotiations alive amid escalating threats from both sides. While some progress has been reported, disputes over Iran's uranium stockpile and control of the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved.
The IMF mission concluded its visit to Pakistan, focusing on economic developments, budget strategy, and reforms under the EFF and RSF. Authorities reaffirmed commitment to a 2% primary surplus target for FY2027. Separately, PTI criticized the government's fifth budget as lacking reforms, while the government highlighted progress on external sector and anti-corruption measures.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has remained out of public view for nearly three months amid escalating US-Iran tensions. Analysts compare his situation to Osama bin Laden's decade in hiding, while negotiations between Washington and Tehran face delays due to the leader's invisible status.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to expand the conflict beyond the Middle East if the US and Israel launch new attacks. The warning follows US President Donald Trump's mixed signals on negotiations, and comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts mediated by Pakistan.