Diplomacy

Russia voices concern over civilian casualties in eastern Afghanistan, urges dialogue

The Russian Embassy in Kabul has expressed concern over reports of civilian casualties from recent air strikes in eastern Afghanistan and urged all sides to avoid confrontation and resolve differences through dialogue.

Iran rebukes Trump annihilation threat while Baghaei stresses diplomacy and Hormuz terms

Iranian officials rejected Donald Trump’s threat to annihilate Iran, while Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said dialogue remains the most effective path and reiterated Tehran’s conditions for renewed talks, including terms linked to Hormuz shipping.

China ambassador warns Taiwan and human rights are red lines ahead of Trump-Xi summit

US and Iran hold lengthy UNGA talks as accounts differ over direct contact

Marco Rubio and Sergey Lavrov scheduled to meet in New York

Zardari congratulates Saudi leadership on 96th National Day, highlights defence agreements

Senior Iranian official says Hormuz could reopen within seven days if US eases pressure

How the UN Security Council works, and why its decisions matter

Pakistan urges coordinated OIC action over treatment of Palestinians

Trump set for series of UNGA meetings with Ukraine, Iran and Middle East crises on agenda

Iran signals willingness to resume talks as Pakistan pursues mediation

G7 foreign ministers call on Iran to stop arming and supporting Houthis

Xi Jinping to make US state visit from September 23 to 25

World leaders gather in New York for UN General Assembly amid wars and global crises

Iran says conditions for ending war were sent to US through Qatar

OIC Afghanistan Contact Group to meet in New York on UN General Assembly sidelines