Iran’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ali Reza Enayati, has expressed concerns that some external forces are seeking to destabilize the region and squander its wealth. In a statement, Enayati said that these forces aim to hinder the region’s progress and impose war on it. He also claimed that some elements are trying to create rifts among countries in the region and foment chaos and disorder.
Enayati stated that Pakistan has maintained a high level of communication with Iran and has played a sincere role in reducing tensions. He added that there are also wise and moderate forces in the region that reject any provocative actions. The Iranian envoy emphasized the importance of using the language of dialogue and rejecting any form of undesirable adventurism.
The statement comes as US President Donald Trump spoke to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the US Special Representative for the Middle East, Steve Wietkof, is scheduled to meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi in Istanbul on Friday. US officials have stated that the Emirati Minister of State for International Cooperation, Reem Al Hashemi, believes that the Palestinian people have the right to govern Gaza.
Israel has announced that it will re-open the Rafah crossing, which connects Gaza to Egypt, on Monday, but only for pedestrian traffic. The move aims to facilitate the transfer of severely ill and injured Palestinians to Egypt for medical treatment. Since the outbreak of unrest last month, Iranian authorities have arrested four foreign nationals accused of involvement in the violence.
The Indian government has increased its defense budget by 15% in an effort to boost its military capabilities. The Russian Kremlin has announced that a scheduled meeting on Ukraine’s security situation has been postponed due to scheduling conflicts. In China, a 32-year-old programmer has died from overwork, highlighting the country’s growing problem with work-related stress.
The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence have sparked renewed concerns and debates about the possibility of a technological singularity, a hypothetical event in which AI surpasses human intelligence. US President Trump has declared that newly released documents prove his innocence. A Chinese court has stated that the men involved in the recent terror attack in Myanmar’s Kokang region were affiliated with a militant group.
In a shocking case, a mithai seller in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has been arrested for allegedly luring a seventh-grade student into giving him over 85 lakh rupees worth of jewelry. Israel has announced that it will re-open the Rafah crossing, which connects Gaza to Egypt, on Monday, but only for pedestrian traffic.
A new law in Afghanistan has put women and refugees at risk of severe danger. An American magazine has reported that a 9-year-old girl died just a few weeks after her arranged marriage. The global market has seen a significant drop in gold prices. There are rumors that Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr. Usman Anwar may be transferred to the federal government. The Balochistan government is taking stern measures to curb smuggling, including oil and other goods.
In a parliamentary session, the Federal Minister of Communications and Postal Services, Awais Leghari, apologized to Senator Pervaiz Rashid. US President Donald Trump spoke to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and later posted a statement on social media. Indian film director and actress Shazia Ali has made her Instagram account private after facing criticism and backlash for calling a movie “sinful” and “immoral”.
The Senate’s Standing Committee on Trade has questioned US imports, barter trade, and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) performance.
