US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Friday that US President Donald Trump will step away from efforts to broker a Russia-Ukraine peace deal within days unless there are clear indications that an agreement is achievable. “We’re not going to continue with this endeavor for weeks and months on end. So we need to determine very quickly now, and I’m talking about a matter of days whether or not this is doable in the next few weeks,” Rubio said in Paris after meeting with European and Ukrainian leaders. He added, “The president feels very strongly about that. He has…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Iran has expressed its belief that an agreement with the United States regarding its nuclear program is attainable, provided that Washington adopts a realistic approach. Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi made this statement on Friday, on the eve of a second round of talks with the Trump administration. “If they demonstrate seriousness of intent and do not make unrealistic demands, reaching agreements is possible,” Araqchi told a news conference in Moscow, following discussions with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Araqchi noted that Iran had observed a sense of seriousness from the United States during the initial round of talks on the…
US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning, indicating that Washington may abandon its efforts to mediate an end to the Ukraine war within days if rapid progress is not seen from both Moscow and Kyiv. This warning confirms a sudden shift in US messaging, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio earlier stating in Paris that the United States would “move on” if peace was not “doable.” Trump has been applying pressure on both sides to reach a truce but has so far failed to extract any significant concessions from the Kremlin, despite an ice-breaking call with Russian President…
Russia has indicated that discussions aimed at bringing an end to the war in Ukraine have seen some forward movement, though it characterized its interactions with the United States as difficult and intricate. “Contacts are quite complicated, because, naturally, the topic is not an easy one,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov informed reporters. He further stated, “Russia is committed to resolving this conflict, ensuring its own interests, and remains open to dialogue. This is something we continue to pursue.” US President Donald Trump remarked on Friday that while he desires a swift peace agreement, he couldn’t remain involved indefinitely in the…
A devastating incident unfolded in the Democratic Republic of Congo where at least 148 lives were lost after a motorized wooden boat caught fire and capsized, according to media reports citing local authorities on Friday. Officials reported that hundreds of individuals remain unaccounted for following the Tuesday accident on the Congo River, where the boat caught fire and overturned, the reports detailed. The vessel was carrying a staggering number of passengers, estimated to be around 500, including women and children, when it tragically capsized in the Congo River, situated in the country’s northwestern region, the reports further stated. Sadly, boating…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has defended the direction his team is heading, despite a worrying dip in form that has raised questions about the club’s chances of qualifying for the Champions League for a third consecutive season. A 2–2 draw at Stamford Bridge against a struggling Ipswich side on Sunday saw Chelsea slip to sixth place in the Premier League table. Only a top-five finish guarantees a spot in Europe’s elite competition. Maresca’s team has managed just five wins in their last sixteen league matches, a significant downturn after what seemed like a promising start to his time in charge…
Arslan Ash, a five-time EVO champion and a true icon in Tekken esports history, has unfortunately announced his withdrawal from both Evo Japan and Riyadh Clash 2025 due to persistent visa problems. The Pakistani hero, who has been instrumental in putting Pakistan on the global esports map, shared this disappointing news on X (formerly Twitter). “I will not be able to attend Riyadh Clash and Evo JP this year. I made every effort to go, but unfortunately, I encountered visa problems again,” Ash wrote. He added with a touch of resignation, “It’s fine, I’ve learned to live with passport limitations;…
Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Yousuf stated on Friday that Babar Azam would be better off batting at number four rather than opening the innings. Sharing his thoughts on Samaa TV’s programme “Zor Ka Jor,” Yousuf said, “This isn’t the time to just blindly support Babar, as ultimately, it won’t be beneficial for him personally.” “As a selector, I even gave the opinion of resting Babar Azam,” Yousuf revealed. Also Read: Performing in PSL should not be selection criterion for national team: Yousuf Earlier on Thursday, Yousuf had also commented that performances in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) shouldn’t be the…
A brilliant 70 off 47 balls from James Vince and a fantastic bowling spell of 3 wickets for 27 runs from Hasan Ali propelled the Karachi Kings to a comfortable 56-run victory over the Quetta Gladiators in the eighth match of PSL X at the Karachi stadium on Friday. Gladiators’ Innings Chasing a target of 176 runs, the Gladiators’ batting lineup struggled against the Kings’ bowlers and were restricted to just 119 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their 20 overs. Interestingly, despite the collapse, Gladiators captain and opener Saud Shakeel remained unbeaten on 33 off 40 balls.…
Pakistan emerged victorious in the Baba Guru Nanak Kabaddi Cup held in Lahore on Friday! According to the details, Pakistan put on a dominant performance, defeating Iran by a significant margin of 53–26. Chaudhry Shafay Hussain, the President of the Pakistan Kabaddi Federation, has extended his congratulations to the entire Pakistani team for their fantastic win in the tournament. Hussain also had the honor of distributing the prizes to the triumphant team. He commented, “It would have been even better if India had played the final against Pakistan.”
