London Mayor Sadiq Khan has praised Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for his extraordinary diplomatic efforts in promoting peace talks between the United States and Iran. In an exclusive interview with Geo News at a Vaisakhi celebration in Trafalgar Square, Khan said that US Vice President’s visit to Pakistan is a testament to Sharif’s credibility.
“We want to see a lasting ceasefire between the US and Iran, and diplomacy is crucial in resolving conflicts in a peaceful and cordial manner,” Khan stated. He also praised US President Donald Trump for acknowledging Pakistan’s importance, saying that Trump rarely praises anyone.
The US media has reported that the second round of talks between the US and Iran will begin on Wednesday. Iran has reopened its two airports in Tehran, following a positive response to the US offer. However, an Iranian official told Reuters that no final decision has been made regarding the talks.
The UAE’s state security agency has claimed to have arrested multiple members of a terrorist organization. US President Donald Trump has stated that negotiations with Iran are ongoing, without any signs of a “game.” He also expressed his willingness to meet with Iranian leaders if the talks stall.
The US has tied security cooperation to the exposure of a recent attack on its Baghdad embassy. Austrian oil and gas company OMV has purchased crude oil from the International Energy Agency’s emergency reserve. China has expressed concern over the US decision to seize Iranian cargo ships.
The Palestinian Health Ministry in the Gaza Strip has reported that two Palestinians have been killed in Israeli military attacks over the past 24 hours. Chinese President Xi Jinping has announced that China supports a swift and comprehensive ceasefire. A former Israeli ambassador, Simon Crem, will lead the Israeli delegation in talks with China.
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has expressed remorse over the Israeli military’s destruction of a statue of Jesus Christ. US President Donald Trump has stated that negotiations with Iran are ongoing, without any signs of a “game.” He also expressed his willingness to meet with Iranian leaders if the talks stall.
Iran’s frozen assets worth billions of dollars are held in several countries. China has expressed concern over the US decision to seize Iranian cargo ships.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has banned a Sri Lankan cricketer for one year. Bollywood actor Arshad Warsi has revealed that Amitabh Bachchan and his wife Jaya Bachchan are the first to wish him on his birthday every year. They call him at exactly 11:01 PM to congratulate him.
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