Pakistan warns melting glaciers may worsen floods, demands climate funds
Pakistan's Prime Minister has warned that melting glaciers may intensify flooding, urging rich nations to fulfill climate finance pledges.
In a meeting in Jeddah, PM Shehbaz Sharif and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed boosting cooperation in defense, trade, and energy, emphasizing regional stability and shared prosperity.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defense and security ties, emphasizing joint efforts to address regional challenges.
This resolve was expressed during a meeting between Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office on Thursday.
Sharif, accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Army Chief Gen. Asim Munir, is on a four-day visit to the kingdom. Discussions focused on enhancing economic, trade, investment, energy, and defense cooperation.
The leaders also reviewed the regional and geopolitical landscape, agreeing to collaborate closely for peace and stability. They stressed the importance of stronger people-to-people ties, cultural exchanges, and educational collaboration.
Both reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia partnership, guided by mutual respect, shared interests, and a vision for regional prosperity.
On May 28, the inauguration ceremony of Lachin International Airport was held.
A car drove into crowds of Liverpool fans celebrating the club’s Premier League title in the city centre on Monday evening, injuring dozens including 4 children. A 53-year-old man believed to be the driver was arrested at the scene.
EU ministers have greenlit a massive €150 billion defense investment fund—dubbed the Security Action for Europe (SAFE)—as the bloc ramps up its military readiness in response to Russia’s aggression and growing uncertainty over U.S. security guarantees.
Brazil’s economy is expected to have regained momentum in the first quarter of 2025, driven by a surge in household spending and private investment, according to a Reuters poll of economists conducted from May 21–26.
An international academic conference titled "Islamophobia: Exposing Prejudice and Destroying Stigma" has officially opened in the capital of Azerbaijan, bringing together global scholars, experts, and policymakers to address the rise and consequences of anti-Muslim discrimination.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi spoke by phone with IAEA Director Rafael Mariano Grossi, warning that any political actions against Iran at next week’s Board of Governors meeting would have consequences.
Iran said on Saturday that it has officially received a new nuclear deal proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump, delivered by Oman during a diplomatic visit to Tehran.
Hamas said on Saturday it had officially responded to a ceasefire plan put forward by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, who represents President Donald Trump in Middle East diplomacy. The group said its reply includes a key demand: a complete end to the war.
Saudi Arabia and Qatar will provide joint financial support for Syrian state employees, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan announced during a visit to Damascus, as regional efforts to support Syria’s reconstruction gain momentum.
As global tensions rise, Kazakhstan's leadership navigates a delicate geopolitical balance between Russia, China, and the West, aiming to turn its strategic location into a platform for cooperation, reform, and innovation.
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