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UN Secretary-General Praises Pakistan’s Peace Role at New York Summit; Islamabad Signs Security MoU with Russia

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi represented Pakistan at the Fifth UN Chiefs of Police Summit in New York on July 7–8, where UN Secretary-General António Guterres praised Pakistan's contributions to regional and international peace. On the sidelines, Pakistan and Russia signed a memorandum of understanding between their interior ministries covering counterterrorism, counter-narcotics, cybercrime prevention and joint police training.

January 14, 2026

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Russia slams Trump’s 25% trade tariff on Iran as ‘blackmail’ against partners

Zakharova slams ‘illegal’ Western sanctions for harming Iranian citizens and hindering development Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova also said US threats of new military strikes against Iran were “categorically unacceptable”. PHOTO: ANADOLU Russia said on Tuesday it rejected “blackmail attempts” by Iran’s partners, as US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on “any and all” countries doing business with Iran. In a statement, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Western sanctions on Iran, which she described as “illegal,” are hindering the country’s development and creating economic and social problems that mainly affect ordinary Iranian citizens.

January 5, 2026

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Trump warns India of higher tariffs on oil purchases from Russia

US President Donald Trump meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House in Washington, DC, US on February 13, 2025. — Reuters We can raise tariffs on them [India] very quickly: president of the usa. President Donald Trump says it was “important to make me happy.” It also reiterates the stance of annexing Greenland to Denmark. NEW DELHI/COPENHAGEN: The United States could raise tariffs on India if New Delhi does not comply with Washington’s demand to curb purchases of Russian oil, President Donald Trump told reporters on Air Force One. “Monty […] I knew I wasn’t happy

December 29, 2025

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Hopes for peace recede as Russia says Ukraine tried to attack Putin’s residence

Satellite images show Vladimir Putin’s residential complex in Roshchino, Novgorod region, Russia, August 31, 2023. — Reuters Trump met with Zelensky in Florida on Sunday. Ukraine says the territorial issue remains unresolved. Ukraine denies the charge as a builder to obstruct peace. MOSCOW/KIEV: Russia accused Ukraine on Monday of trying to attack President Vladimir Putin’s residence in northern Russia, although it provided no evidence to support the claim, which Kiev dismissed as baseless and intended to undermine peace talks. The angry exchanges, including a statement by Russia that it was reviewing its negotiating stance in response to the attack, dealt

December 28, 2025

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Zelensky to meet Trump in Florida as Russia hammers Ukraine

The 20-point peace plan is 90% complete, but the Donbas region remains a sticking point. Zelensky can put the deal to a referendum Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump will meet Sunday in Florida to hammer out a plan to end the war in Ukraine, but they face wide differences on critical issues and challenges from Russian airstrikes. Russia hit Kiev and other parts of war-torn Ukraine with hundreds of missiles and drones on Saturday, knocking out power and heat in parts of the capital. Zelensky called it Russia’s response to ongoing US-brokered peace efforts. Zelensky told

December 16, 2025

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Pakistan pursues oil deal with Russia as energy ministries hold talks

Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaks during an interview with Reuters at the 2025 IMF/World Bank Annual Spring Meetings in Washington, DC, US, April 25, 2025. — Reuters Explored collaboration in exploration, production and refining. Russia is also discussing upgrading a Pakistani refinery. Islamabad has intensified cooperation with Russia in recent years. Pakistan and Russia are in talks for a possible oil deal, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said RIA news agency in statements published Tuesday. “All these areas are Russia’s strengths. And we would be very happy if Russia agreed to an agreement in this area with Pakistan,” Aurangzeb said

December 5, 2025

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India and Russia are gearing up for major trade talks today

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrive for an informal dinner at the Prime Minister’s Residence in New Delhi, India, December 4, 2025. — Reuters Putin’s visit is aimed at boosting trade amid Western sanctions. India is balancing ties with Russia and the US amid trade talks. Modi, Putin will discuss defense, oil, nuclear energy today. NEW DELHI: Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold summit talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday, aiming to boost trade with Russia’s top arms and marine oil buyer as Western sanctions strain their decades-old ties. Putin

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