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Portraits of Iranian military generals and nuclear scientists, killed in Israel’s June 13 attack are displayed above a road, as a plume of heavy smoke and fire rise over an oil refinery in southern Tehran, after it was hit in an overnight Israeli strike, on June 15, 2025. Atta Kenare | Afp | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump on Saturday said the United States attacked Iran, hitting three nuclear sites in Fordo, Natanz, and Esfahan. “We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan,” Trump wrote on social media Saturday.”All planes…

A police officer of the Beijing General Station of Exit and Entry Frontier Inspection assists Chinese nationals with their entry procedures at Beijing Capital International Airport, in Beijing, capital of China, June 20, 2025. The first charter flight carrying 330 Chinese nationals evacuated from Iran arrived at Beijing Capital International Airport from Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, on Friday. (Photo by Zu Guobao/Xinhua)A police officer of the Beijing General Station of Exit and Entry Frontier Inspection assists Chinese nationals with their entry procedures at Beijing Capital International Airport, in Beijing, capital of China, June 20, 2025. The first charter flight…

Listen to article Pakistan on Saturday strongly condemned Indian Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks that the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan “will never be restored,” terming the statement a “brazen disregard for the sanctity of international agreements.” Responding to media queries regarding Shah’s interview with The Times of India, in which he said that India would divert water flowing to Pakistan for domestic use, the Foreign Office in Islamabad said the comments constitute a clear violation of international law, the Treaty’s provisions, and the fundamental principles governing inter-state relations. “The Indus Waters Treaty is not a political arrangement, but an international…

Listen to article Pakistan and Turkiye reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and strategic ties, as the leadership of both countries jointly condemned ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza and expressed firm support for Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity under international law, Radio Pakistan reported on Saturday. The commitment was reiterated during a key meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, held in Istanbul on the sidelines of the 51st session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers. Field Marshal General Syed Asim Munir, also participated in the meeting, reflecting the strategic nature…

Listen to article Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar strongly condemned Israel’s recent military strikes on Iran, calling them “unprovoked” and a “serious threat to regional and global peace.” “Israeli aggression against Iran is part of a dangerous and consistent pattern of militarism,” he noted, while reaffirming Pakistan’s support for Iran’s right to self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter. During his address to the 51st Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held in Istanbul, Dar called the meeting “crucial” amid unprecedented challenges to the Muslim Ummah, and highlighted the worsening situation…

Ken Martin speaks at the Democratic National Committee Winter Meeting at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md., on Sat., Feb. 1, 2025.Rod Lamkey, Jr. | AP PhotoThe Republican National Committee has almost five times the cash on hand as its Democratic counterpart, as Democrats seek to regain their footing following a disappointing 2024 cycle.The RNC reported having $72 million on hand at the end of May, compared to just $15 million for the DNC, according to campaign filings out Friday.While the RNC has for months held a cash advantage over the Democratic National Committee, the…

Listen to article India will never restore the Indus Waters Treaty with Islamabad, and the water flowing to Pakistan will be diverted for internal use, Home Minister Amit Shah said in an interview with Times of India on Saturday. India put into “abeyance” its participation in the 1960 treaty, which governs the usage of the Indus river system, after 26 civilians in Indian Ilegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir were killed in what Delhi described as an act of terror. The treaty had guaranteed water access for 80% of Pakistan’s farms through three rivers originating in India. Pakistan has denied involvement in the…

Listen to article In the wake of serious administrative lapses that prevented more than 67,000 prospective pilgrims from performing Hajj this year, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Ministry of Religious Affairs to immediately begin planning and logistical preparations for Hajj 2026. Chairing a high-level review meeting in Islamabad on Saturday, the prime minister said such negligence would not be tolerated in the future, and instructed the ministry to develop a comprehensive roadmap aligned with the Hajj policy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. “Serving the Hajj pilgrims is a sacred responsibility. Any negligence in this regard next year will be…

In another blow to the Republicans’ tax and spending cut bill, the Senate parliamentarian has advised that a proposal to shift some food stamps costs from the federal government to states — a centerpiece of GOP savings efforts — would violate the chamber’s rules.While the parliamentarian’s rulings are advisory, they are rarely, if ever, ignored. The Republican leadership scrambled on Saturday, days before voting is expected to begin on President Donald Trump’s package that he wants to be passed into law by the Fourth of July.The loss is expected to be costly to Republicans. They have been counting on some…

A KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft refuels a B-2 Spirit aircraft with the 509th Bomb Wing over Kansas Aug. 29, 2012.U.S. Air Force photoThe United States is moving B-2 bombers to the Pacific island of Guam, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Saturday, as President Donald Trump weighs whether the U.S. should take part in Israel’s strikes against Iran.It was unclear whether the bomber deployment is tied to Middle East tensions.The B-2 can be equipped to carry America’s 30,000-pound GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator, designed to destroy targets deep underground. That is the weapon that experts say could be used to strike Iran’s…