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Pakistan has voiced support for all efforts to improve US-Iran relations, expressing hope for a constructive agreement amid easing Middle East tensions. The Foreign Ministry spokesperson highlighted Pakistan’s commitment to diplomacy and regional stability.
President Donald Trump and Iranian leadership announced a preliminary agreement to end a 108-day war, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and unfreezing $12 billion in Iranian assets. The deal, mediated by Pakistan, will be signed in Switzerland on June 19, but key details such as enrichment suspension duration remain under negotiation.
A massive Russian drone and missile attack on Ukrainian cities early 31 March killed at least nine people, cut power to 140,000 homes, and set the historic Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv ablaze. The assault also destroyed a major film costume archive and killed five rescue workers in a double-tap strike in Kharkiv.
Starbucks Korea will close stores early next week for employee history training after a marketing campaign using phrases 'Tank Day' and '5/18' caused public anger over links to the 1980 Gwangju military crackdown. The company CEO was fired over the blunder, and nationwide early closures mark the first such event since 1999.
President Donald Trump announced a deal with Iran to end the US- and Israel-led conflict, including attacks on Lebanon, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The accord has drawn broad international praise from leaders including the UN chief, UK and French presidents, and Turkish and Pakistani premiers.
Iranians in Los Angeles are deeply split as the national football team prepares for the World Cup, with some supporting the team and others viewing it as a proxy for the Tehran government, calling for a boycott. Protests are expected outside the stadium while many in the community simply want to enjoy the games.
Experts warn that a growing trend is reshaping online harassment: the use of AI to create sexualized images of Muslim women, causing deep and widespread harm. Samreen Ayoub, a freelance model from Kashmir, was targeted by a fabricated AI-generated video that went viral, deeply affecting her personal and professional life.
Japanese and British prime ministers on June 15 agreed to boost cooperation on economic security and emerging technologies. The leaders met in London as Tokyo moves to strengthen mineral supply chains, energy, and defense sectors. Both nations emphasize diversification of supply sources and reducing reliance on other countries in high-tech and energy fields.
Tsunami waves hit Japan's coast on June 8, 2026, hours after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake off the Philippines. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued warnings, urging evacuations to higher ground. Areas like Okinawa and Kagoshima were among the first affected, with no immediate casualty reports.
Attacks on education globally surged 40% from 2024 to 2025, with 8,556 incidents and over 10,600 victims across 83 countries, according to GCPEA. The highest number of attacks occurred in Colombia, DRC, Ethiopia, Haiti, Palestine, and Ukraine, with military occupation of schools nearly doubling. Experts warn the trend is becoming more systematic, targeting women, girls, and children with disabilities, and is a grave violation of international law.
