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Iran has rejected the US peace plan, proposing its own five-point resolution. Conditions include halting aggression and ensuring safety against future attacks. Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi reaffirmed Tehran’s stance of self-defence unless demands are met.

Israel confirmed the killing of Iranian naval commander Alireza Tangsiri in a precise airstrike in Bandar Abbas. The Israeli Defence Forces targetted Tangsiri for his role in disrupting maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, vowing to continue operations in Iran.

Donald Trump recently hinted at a “significant gift” from an Iranian delegation amid rising military tensions. The US President stated that the present, arriving on Tuesday, was “oil- and gas-related.” Trump encouraged further discussions while denying trust in the Iranians.

Dubai, once bustling with tourists, has become a ‘ghost town’ amid escalating conflict in the Middle East. The city has seen hotel closures and empty beaches as fears rise. With many flights cancelled, visitors are urged to reconsider travel plans.

A Pakistani taxi driver became the first civilian casualty in Dubai linked to Iran’s military actions. Debris from an intercepted drone struck his vehicle, igniting a fire on a bridge in Al Barsha. The Consulate General of Pakistan is coordinating with local authorities to assist his family.

Pakistan has declared ‘open war’ on Afghanistan following severe cross-border violence. Defence Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif announced airstrikes on Kabul in retaliation for Afghan attacks. The situation escalates as both nations endure escalating casualties and ongoing clashes; further developments are anticipated.

Cliff Notes – Afghan women activists in Pakistan fear deportations Zahra Mousavi, who fled the Taliban in Afghanistan, now lives…

Cliff Notes Hira Anwar, killed on a trip to Pakistan; a 14-year-old girl from Yonkers, New York, initially felt comfortable…

IMF approves $7bn loan to support Pakistan’s struggling economy The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $7bn (£5.25bn) loan…

The severe weather primarily impacted Pakistan’s northern and western regions, causing road blockages and extensive damage to hundreds of residences.