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An undated image of Iran’s capital Tehran. — AFP/FileTEHRAN: The latest round of high-stakes nuclear talks between Iran and the US have ended, with Tehran calling them difficult but with both sides agreeing to further negotiations.Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei confirmed on X that the talks had concluded, saying they were “difficult but useful to better understand each other’s positions and to find reasonable & realistic ways to address the differences.” A senior Trump administration gave a more positive assessment, telling CNN the discussions “were again both direct and indirect” and lasted over three hours, calling them encouraging.“Agreement was…

The trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs began with opening statements on Monday, following a week-long jury selection. Diddy’s legal team, led by attorney Teny Geragos, adopted a bold strategy, suggesting that the case revolves around “jealousy” rather than criminal behavior. According to Inner City Press, Geragos explained, “This case is about love, jealousy, and money,” emphasizing that the charges were being misrepresented as racketeering. She assured the jury that they would hear from witnesses who would help clarify the true nature of the case, which she claimed was sensationalized by the media. Geragos acknowledged that Diddy had made mistakes in…

An undated image of Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaking during an interview. — AFP/FileFinance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb said Monday that Pakistan’s existing fiscal space is sufficient to absorb the recent military conflict with India, and a fresh economic review would not be necessary. “The recent military escalation with arch-rival India won’t have a large fiscal impact on Pakistan and can be managed within the current fiscal space, with no need for a new economic assessment,” Auragzeb said in an interview with Reuters. “Trade talks with the United States, which had played a key role mediating a ceasefire between the two countries,…

 China’s J-10 fighter jets from the People’s Liberation Army Air Force August 1st Aerobatics Team perform during a media demonstration at the Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand, November 24, 2015.—ReutersBetween 1:05am and 1:30am on May 7, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) accomplished a historic milestone in modern air warfare. In a first for any air force globally, the PAF successfully engaged and shot down a 4.5-generation multirole fighter aircraft — the French-built Dassault Rafale — marking the platform’s first confirmed combat loss.The downing of a Rafale — valued at approximately $120 million — by a…

WBO super-featherweight champion Emanuel Navarrete posing for photo. —AFP/FileLOS ANGELES: Mexico´s Emanuel Navarrete kept his World Boxing Organization super-featherweight world title on Saturday with a seven-round technical decision over previously unbeaten Filipino fighter Charly Suarez in San Diego.The fight was halted after seven rounds with Navarrete bleeding from a cut over his left eye caused by an accidental clash of heads in the sixth round. The outcome was then decided by the scorecards at the time of the stoppage with all three having Navarrete ahead — 77-76, 77-76 and 78-75. The 30-year-old Mexican improved to 40-2 with one draw as…

US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Geneva, Switzerland, May 11, 2025.—ReutersGENEVA: Washington expressed optimism at the end of a weekend of trade talks with China aimed to de-escalate trade tensions sparked by President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff rollout.“I’m happy to report that we’ve made substantial progress between the United States and China in the very important trade talks,” US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters in Geneva. “The talks were productive,” he said, taking no questions from the media, but promising a “complete briefing” on the outcome of the talks on Monday.Trade…

COAS General Syed Asim Munir inquire after the well-being of wounded soldiers and civilians at CMH Rawalpindi on May 12, 2025. — ISPRChief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir visited the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Rawalpindi on Monday and met soldiers and innocent civilians injured during the Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos and Marka-e-Haq against India.During the visit, the COAS individually met the injured personnel, lauded their exceptional bravery and steadfast devotion to duty, and reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the Pakistan Armed Forces to their continued care, rehabilitation, and welfare, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement. “Our civilians’…

A resident rides in a car with a goat as she returns to her hometown in the village of Chakothi, near the Line of Control, after Pakistan and India declare a ceasefire. —AFP/FileCHAKOTI, Pakistan: As an uneasy calm settled over villages on the Pakistan side of contested Kashmir on Sunday, families returned to their own beds but were sure to leave their bunkers stocked.On the Pakistan side of the Line of Control (LoC), families wearied by decades of sporadic firing began to return home — for now. “I have absolutely no faith in India; I believe it will strike again.…

Representatives of Afghanistan, Pakistan and China attending trilateral meeting hosted by Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, on economic and security outlook of the region in Kabul, Afghanistan, on May 10, 2025. —X@Zabehulah_M33KARACHI: Pakistan and China reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening friendly ties with Afghanistan after the Taliban interim government emphasised the importance of expanding relations with neighbouring countries.Sirajuddin Haqqani, acting Minister of Interior, in a meeting with the special representatives of China and Pakistan for Afghanistan, stated that the Islamic Emirate believes in developing regional relations and understanding based on mutual respect and constructive engagement, Tolo News reported.…

Indian Air Force’s Rafale fighter jets fly past during the “Aero India 2021” air show at Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru, India, February 3, 2021. —ReutersNEW DELHI/MUZAFFARABAD: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has finally, albeit indirectly, admitted that it suffered aircraft losses in combat with Pakistan days after the Pakistani military said it had shot down three Rafale and two other Indian aircraft.Responding to a question at a news briefing whether the IAF suffered losses, Indian Air Marshal AK Bharti said on Sunday that “losses are a part of combat” without giving details but added that all its pilots were…