Category: World

Press Release ISLAMABAD: (June 3, 2025): The meeting took place in a very cordial and friendly atmosphere, in which matters of mutual interest came discussion. The Ambassador of Jordan, H. E. Dr. Maen A.M. Khreasat appreciated the outstanding performance of CDA under the leadership of Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa in further enhancing Islamabad’s development, prosperity, and beauty. He emphasized strengthening relations between Pakistan and Jordan, stating that the two countries have always enjoyed friendly and warm ties. He said that CDA plays a pivotal role in Islamabad’s development, prosperity…

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United States President Donald Trump on Thursday celebrated a temporary reprieve for his aggressive tariff strategy, with an appeals court preserving his sweeping import duties on China and other trading partners — for now. The short-term relief will allow the appeals process to proceed, after the US Court of International Trade on Wednesday barred most of the tariffs announced since Trump took office, ruling that he had overstepped his authority. Welcoming the latest twist in his legal skirmishes over his trade policies, Trump lashed out at the Manhattan-based trade court,…

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CAMBRIDGE: A US court has said that it will issue a temporary court order to help protect international students at Harvard. This decision comes as President Donald Trump tries to block the prestigious university from enrolling students from other countries. Thousands of Harvard students in crimson-trimmed gowns celebrated their graduation on Thursday, as a judge extended a temporary block on Trump admin’s order. Trump has made Harvard the central target of his campaign against elite US universities, which he has also threatened with funding freezes over what he claims is…

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WASHINGTON: The United States government has said that the freeze on student visa processing will not last long. The State Department has promised that appointments will restart soon, even as new rules for checking students’ social media accounts are being worked out. State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce encouraged prospective students to seek visa appointments, stating: ‘I would not be recommending that if this was going to be weeks or months.’ ‘I can tell you that it’s something that would happen perhaps sooner rather than later,’ she told reporters. Secretary of…

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WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday vowed to “aggressively” revoke visas of Chinese students, one of the largest sources of revenue for American universities, in his latest broadside against US higher education. The announcement by Secretary of State Marco Rubio marked a show of defiance after China criticised his decision a day earlier to suspend visa appointments for students worldwide at least temporarily. The Trump administration has already sought to end permission for all international students at Harvard University, which has rebuffed pressure from the president related to student…

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WASHINGTON: The United States has once again looked to restrain India’s aggressive posturing following recent provocations against Pakistan, with diplomatic sources saying that the Trump administration urged New Delhi to uphold regional peace and stability during high-level talks this week. The development came as Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri called on US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau in Washington. According to sources, the US conveyed in a blunt manner to India, making it clear that regional peace and stability are to be maintained. India struck a blow to regional…

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Saudi Arabia has once again urged residents to strictly follow Hajj regulations, highlighting that a valid permit is essential for taking part in the annual pilgrimage. The Ministry of Interior warned that those performing Hajj without proper authorisation will be deported and barred from entering the Kingdom for 10 years. Officials stressed that holding a permit is a non-negotiable condition for participation, Saudi Press Agency reported. The ministry called on all residents to adhere strictly to Hajj rules and guidelines, noting that these measures are in place to safeguard the well-being of…

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French President Emmanuel Macron downplayed an incident involving his wife, Brigitte, during their arrival in Vietnam for a Southeast Asia tour. A video captured Brigitte appearing to push Macron in the face as he left the presidential plane late Sunday, prompting him to take a step back before he regained composure and waved to onlookers. The couple, married since 2007, descended the steps together, with Brigitte notably refusing to take her husband’s arm. “I was bickering, or rather joking, with my wife,” Macron told reporters in Hanoi. “It’s nothing.” He…

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WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump keeps changing how he talks about Russian leader Vladimir Putin as recently called him “crazy” over Ukraine war moves. These sudden shifts are leaving world leaders unsure of what he really plans to do to bring about peace in Ukraine. As the war in Ukraine continues, many are worried that Trump’s mixed signals could make a bad situation even worse. The Republican billionaire, who returned to office in January vowing to end the war “in 24 hours”, has long appeared to side with his Russian…

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MORRISTOWN: President Donald Trump said on Sunday that US negotiators held “very good” discussions with an Iranian delegation over the weekend, as part of efforts to reach a deal aimed at preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. “I think we could have some good news on the Iran front,” Trump told reporters at Morristown Airport in New Jersey, before departing for Washington following a weekend at his Bedminster golf club. He said significant progress had been achieved but gave no further details about the talks in Rome between US…

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