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U.S. says prepared to hold talks with Iran without preconditions
The United States is calming down fears of another conflict in the broader Middle East with the top American diplomat’s latest statement that holds out the possibility of Washington holding talks with Iran without any preconditions....Jun 2, 2019 754 0 -
Amid geopolitical comeptitions, Iran offers to connect Gwadar and Chabahar ports
Iran has offered to connect Pakistan’s Gwadar port with Chabahar port to promote trade and commerce in the region. “I’ve come here with a proposal for the government of Pakistan for connection between Chabahar and Gwadar…...May 25, 2019 1491 3 -
New study sheds light on social media users’ dilemma
By now, it’s become crystal clear – the Internet like much of the world is in a state of flux. But there is one thing that sounds perennial about the digital debate – our search for...May 20, 2019 1020 1 -
Mark Zuckerberg says the future is private; pledges privacy-focused platform
Facebook Chief Mark Zuckerberg is pledging to introduce new features to the platform that would respect the users’ privacy with the thinking that the future is private. For majority of over one billion Facebook users that...May 1, 2019 867 0 -
Why Richard Lugar’s argument on enduring US-Pakistan ties holds relevance
The U.S.-Pakistan relations have gone through several ups and downs since 2012 – the year until when Senator Richard Lugar, who passed away on Sunday, was a leading voice on foreign policy discussions on the Hill....Apr 30, 2019 1145 0 -
Reminiscing a peaceful Afghanistan with cup-bearers, caravans and open culture
Afghanistan was a different place in 1960s and early 1970s, when I worked there. It was a progressive place, far different than the world has seen in the last 40 years. One day, I had a...Apr 2, 2019 1197 0 -
The tightening Saudi-Pak embrace in changing times
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia looked set to further cement their close ties as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a warm welcome upon arrival for a visit that promises to bring as much as $20 billion...Feb 17, 2019 826 0 -
Trump looks forward to meeting new Pakistani leader; wants great US-Pakistan relationship
In the wake of Pakistan’s help toward initiating an Afghan peace process, President Donald Trump has said his administration wants to have a great relationship with the South Asian country and looks forward to meeting with...Jan 3, 2019 1733 0 -
What does the U.S. policy of retreat from Syria mean for the Middle East?
President Donald Trump’s sudden withdrawal of American troops from Syria – a battlefield of ideologies, great power influence and sectarian strife – has re-ignited the debate on repercussions of U.S. use of force in the Middle...Dec 20, 2018 1269 0 -
Trump picks Heather Nauert as U.S. Ambassador to United Nations
President Donald Trump has picked State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert to be the next U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Nauert, a former journalist, will replace the current United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, who has decided...Dec 7, 2018 1078 0