The recovery of Hormuz Strait Shipping is expected to take several weeks even after diplomatic efforts to end the recent Iran conflict, according to the head of one of the world’s largest tanker operators. Industry executives say shipping companies remain cautious about returning vessels to one of the world’s most strategically important maritime routes until…
The US Iran peace deal has moved closer to a potential framework agreement after statements from Washington and Islamabad indicated progress toward ending months of conflict between the United States and Iran. However, uncertainty remains over the timing of the proposed signing, as Iranian officials have pushed back on claims of an imminent agreement and…
The proposed US-Iran War Deal appears to be moving toward a formal agreement after officials from both countries indicated that negotiations have reached an advanced stage. Senior officials in Washington and Tehran signaled on Friday that a draft framework has been agreed upon, raising expectations that an initial accord could be finalized within days. The…
Commenting on the “potentially positive news” surrounding the “huge efforts” involved in the latest international push for peace in Gaza spearheaded by Egypt, Qatar and the United States, Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, noted the possibility of “a long period of a pause (in fighting) to allow hostages out and…
Agreement in Brussels on the New Pact on Migration and Asylum reportedly followed three years of intense negotiations, and it should start taking effect in 2024. The deal will attempt to distribute migrants more evenly across the bloc, providing enhanced support and coordination for processing claims away from frontier states such as Italy and Greece,…
The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) agreed in 2015 lays out the rules for monitoring Iran’s domestic nuclear programme and paved the way for US sanctions to be lifted. It was agreed by Iran, the five permanent members of the Council (China, France, Russia the United Kingdom and the United States) plus Germany together…
As COP28 entered its final 48 hours, the UN chief delivered a clear message to government negotiators: “We must conclude the conference with an ambitious outcome that demonstrates decisive action and a credible plan to keep 1.5-degree goal alive, protecting those on the frontlines of the climate crisis.” ‘The clock is ticking’ Negotiators are engaged…
“This is an important step in the right direction, but much more needs to be done,” Mr. Guterres said via a statement from his spokesperson Farhan Haq. The top UN official leading efforts to secure a lasting peace in the Middle East, Tor Wennesland, echoed those comments and also welcomed the announced 96-hour “humanitarian…
Some 3,000 tonnes of supplies have been awaiting entry on the Egyptian side of the crossing since Saturday. On Wednesday, the UN Security Council failed to agree on a resolution that would have called for “humanitarian pauses” for aid delivery. UN chief expected in Cairo UN Secretary-General António Guterres was expected to arrive in Cairo…
259th Corps Commanders Conference at GHQ presided over by Army Chief (Photo ISPR) Rawalpindi: It has been decided in the Corps Commanders’ Conference that the state will deal with full force against terrorists, facilitators and encouragers who are trying to destabilize Pakistan, while Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir has said that terrorism…
