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Watch | Trump takes swipe at Iran over Khamenei’s funeral: 'Gave Them A Week Off Because We're Nice'
US President Donald Trump mocked Iran as the country commenced a six-day public funeral for slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, saying Washington had effectively given Tehran time to mourn because “we’re nice."
Relative of Pakistan Deputy PM Ishaq Dar arrested in gangrape case involving foreign women
The four accused — Muhammad Raza Dar, Hassan Raza, Sikandar Khan and Sajid Ali — were produced before a Lahore court on Friday, which remanded them to police custody for five days.
Watch | At Ali Khamenei’s funeral, a small coffin and photo of his 14-month-old granddaughter draw attention
His coffin, covered with the flag of the Islamic Republic, was brought into the ceremonial complex with Khamenei's black turban resting on top.
Watch | Ex-diplomat dismisses Pakistani politicians as ‘Waste Of Time’, says, 'Madam Is Sleeping, Can't Be Disturbed'
Speaking during the National Press Foundation's International Reporting Fellowship, Kausikan dismissed the argument that Pakistan’s geography lay at the heart of its difficulties.
BLA Claims Suicide Bombing in Balochistan’s Gwadar Killed 30 Pakistani Paramilitary Personnel
In a statement, the separatist group said an explosives-laden vehicle struck the Panwan Coast Guard base in Jiwani in what it described as a suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (SVBIED) attack conducted as part of a coordinated operation.
Watch | With Hands Clasped in Prayer, Ghalibaf and Araghchi Break Down at Khamenei's Funeral
With his hands clasped in prayer, Ghalibaf was seen in tears during the farewell ceremony held at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla religious complex, where thousands of mourners gathered to honour Khamenei, who was killed on February 28 in coordinated US-Israeli strikes. Several members of his family were also killed during the attacks, which triggered a major regional conflict.
Khamenei Funeral LIVE: Hamas Officer Attends Ceremony as Iran Officials Bid Tearful Farewell to Slain Leader
State media reported that Khamenei's body was brought to Tehran's Grand Mosalla religious complex on Friday, where funeral proceedings commenced.
China Says India-Japan Ties Should Not Be Directed Against Third Countries
Responding to a question about India and Japan's collaboration on critical minerals aimed at strengthening supply chain resilience, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said such partnerships should contribute to regional peace and confidence-building.
Watch | Ex-Singapore Envoy Says Pakistan’s Own Military, Not India, Is a Major Part of Its Problem
Speaking at a global conference, Kausikan acknowledged Pakistan's diplomatic role during the recent US-Iran conflict, saying it had helped improve Islamabad's standing in Washington. When asked where he saw Pakistan in the next five years, he delivered a stark assessment of the country's future.
US Warned Iran of Possible Israeli Assassination Plots Targeting Araghchi, Ghalibaf: Report
Citing multiple US officials, the report said Washington alerted Tehran in April that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf had been identified as potential assassination targets by Israel. According to the officials, some within the US administration believed Israel was preparing to carry out the killings in the weeks following the first ceasefire on April 8.
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