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Pakistani Reporter’s Claim on Modi Blocking Peace Deal Rebuffed by US Spokesperson
The reporter began by stating that Pakistan had embraced US efforts and even suggested the likelihood of President Donald Trump receiving a Nobel Peace Prize for resolving the Kashmir conflict between India and Pakistan. "He's the same gentleman who wasn't allowed to come to America until 10 years ago," the reporter continued.
Pakistan Reaffirms Commitment to Ceasefire Agreement, Slams PM Modi's Comments
During his first speech after Operation Sindoor, Prime Minister Modi on Monday showed Pakistan a strong warning that India would never give in to nuclear blackmail. At the same time, he gave a clear message to the international community: terrorism and trade, terrorism and talks can never go hand in hand.
Trump Urges India and Pakistan: 'Let's Trade Goods, Not Nuclear Missiles'
Trump said this in his first major foreign policy trip overseas since winning a second non-consecutive term in the White House. He is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of a three-leg tour of West Asia.
UN Sees Progress as India-Pakistan Ceasefire Holds, Urges Resolution of Outstanding Issues
"We hope the ceasefire will continue to hold, and we hope that the parties will use this opportunity to address the many outstanding issues between them," Dujarric said at his routine briefing.
Anita Anand Becomes Canada's Foreign Minister, Tasked with Mending India Ties
Anand, a former transport and defence minister, is coming back to frontline politics after she declared in early this year that she would retire from public life to return to academia. Her return was triggered by Carney, who called her to take the vital foreign affairs portfolio after she was re-elected in last month's general elections.
US Calls on India and Pakistan to Keep Direct Lines of Communication Open
"We urge both sides to have direct communication in order to keep regional stability," said Tommy Pigott, the U.S. State Department spokesperson, during a regular press briefing.
Taliban Declares Chess 'Haram', Imposes Nationwide Ban in Afghanistan
According to a report by Khaama Press, this prohibition was formally communicated by the Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice.
Chinese Missile Maker's Shares Plunge Over 6% After India Destroys Its Air-Launched Weapon
The sharp fall followed reports that India's air defence systems had intercepted and downed the missile during Pakistan's recent air campaign.
Trump Asserts His Administration Averted 'Nuclear Conflict' Between India and Pakistan
Addressing the White House, Trump said, "On Saturday, my administration brokered a complete and immediate ceasefire, I think, a lasting one, between India and Pakistan, ending a perilous conflict between two nations with many nuclear weapons."
China Rejects Claims of Dispatching Military Cargo Plane to Pakistan
The People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAF) refuted allegations that its Xi’an Y-20 transport plane had transported arms to Pakistan.
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