Iraq’s President recently acknowledged the role played by Iranian General Qassem Soleimani in fighting Daesh, reigniting debate about regional alliances, security cooperation and legacy issues across the Middle East. These comments came during a public address focused on Iraq’s fight against terrorism as well as sacrifices made over years of intense conflict. President Allawi highlighted...
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IMF Urges Pakistan to Adopt Tight Monetary Policy and Broaden Tax Regime
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reiterated its call on Pakistan to adopt tight monetary policy and implement a broad, simplified tax regime, stressing their importance for cementing recent gains in macroeconomic stability and opening the way to long-term sustainable growth. Geo News/Arab News.Pakistan made its appeal after receiving approximately US $1.2 billion from the...
New US rules state that countries with diversity policies may be violating the rights of human beings
The U.S. Department of State has recently released updated guidelines for the annual report on human rights for each country and warned that countries that support diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) as well as affirmative-action initiatives could be flagged for violating human rights norms. Reuters+1 This is a significant shift in the way people in...
Participation rate in Iraq’s special parliamentary vote reaches 60%.
Voter participation was evident on 9 November 2025 as 60 percent turned out for Independent High Electoral Commission’s (IHEC) special voting for Iraq’s parliamentary elections, according to midday data released by IRNA English +2 media on 9 November 2025.+2The special election involves over 1.3 million security and armed-forces personnel as well as IDPs who will...
Narendra Modi faces bellwether election in poorest Indian state
India’s premier faces a crucial test this week as Bihar — considered to be one of the nation’s poorest and most populous electoral battlegrounds — holds elections. The outcome could not only reshape state leadership but also send strong signals about his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and coalition. For more on this story please watch:...
Dutch Far-Right Party Loses Ground in Election and Centrists Gain Ground
On October 29th 2025, in the Dutch general election held on October 29th 2025, centrist Democrats 66 (D66) emerged as a likely frontrunner, surpassing far-right Party for Freedom led by Geert Wilders’ Party for Freedom (PVV). Exit polls project that D66 will secure 27 seats out of 150-seat House of Representatives while PVV may win...
Trump Lauds Munir and Shehbaz as “Great People,” Amid Efforts to Resolve Regional Conflicts
President Donald Trump made an important diplomatic gesture when he recently praised Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir as “great people,” underscoring their roles in regional stability. At an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit held in Gyeongju, South Korea, Trump expressed confidence that swift resolution to Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict can...
FM Dar Discusses Gaza Developments with Saudi Counterpart
In a timely diplomatic engagement, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a phone conversation with his Saudi Arabian counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al‑Saud, to review the evolving situation in the Gaza Strip and reaffirm their allied commitment to regional peace and stability.Dawn+1 According to an official statement from Pakistan’s Foreign Office, the two ministers built on...
Pakistan Delegation, Afghan Taliban Arrive in Doha for Talks
A high-level Pakistani delegation and representatives of the Afghan Taliban have arrived in Doha, Qatar, to hold important talks on regional security, border stability, and counterterrorism cooperation. The meeting is being closely watched by the international community as tensions between the two neighbors have grown in recent months. A Crucial Round of Dialogue According to...
Trump says he expects expansion of Abraham Accords soon
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has said that he expects the Abraham Accords — a series of diplomatic agreements between Israel and several Arab states — to expand soon, with more countries likely to join in the near future. His comments have drawn international attention as efforts to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties in the...