Were we close to a nuclear catastrophe?
"But Iran surprised its attackers and gained the respect of the world through its resilience," says the writer.
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Foolproof security arranged, Pakistan interior minister assures US envoy ahead of US‑Iran talks in Islamabad
Pakistan is set to host in-person talks between the US and Iran on Saturday after a two-week ceasefire was announced between the two countries, bringing a pause to the hostilities…
Nepali woman left for a caregiving job in Israel. She ended up in Palestine
28-year-old Tanahun resident wants to return but her employer won’t release her. She is currently in Ramallah in the West Bank, Palestine.
Iran conveys to Pakistan its rejection of US ceasefire proposal: report
The Iranian response consisted of 10 clauses, including an end to conflicts in the region, a protocol for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, lifting of sanctions, and…
Easter in the midst of war: The Jakarta Post
Quoting the editorial: "This year's Easter brings a different kind of anxiety: the US-Israeli war on Iran is weaponised, especially through social media, as a religious conflict…
Indonesian military considers possible reduction of peacekeepers in Lebanon
This comes as more Indonesian blue helmets were injured in the southern part of the country amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The incident followed the deaths of…
At Easter vigil, Pope Leo urges world not to grow numb to war
The Pontiff, who has emerged as an outspoken critic of the Iran war, said that mistrust and fear have been allowed to "sever the bonds between us through war, injustice and the…
Pakistan, China issue 5-point initiative for restoring peace in Middle East
Both countries called for the “immediate cessation of hostilities and utmost efforts to prevent the conflict from spreading”. Humanitarian assistance must be allowed to all…
The ‘narcissistic arrogance’ of US President Trump
The writer laments: "(Moreover) instead of making the world safer, the US and Israel have made the world far more dangerous."
Iran rejects US proposal, lays out 5 conditions for ending war
The development came after it emerged that Pakistan had delivered a proposal from the US to Iran, and either Pakistan or Turkiye could be venues for discussions to de-escalate the…