Author: ZORAIZ KLASRA

Ukraine War Peace Talks gain momentum as Trump administration officials welcome President Zelensky’s readiness to withdraw from NATO membership in exchange for firm security guarantees. U.S.-mediated negotiations suggest Ukraine is not at a losing end, with sources saying Zelensky is confident of securing a peace deal that protects Ukraine’s long-term national interests. Analysts say the NATO concession could reshape the diplomatic environment of the Ukraine War, even as Russia’s President Vladimir Putin maintains an upper hand on the battlefield. Global attention on security—from the Brown University Attack to the Brondi Beach incident—has increased pressure on Washington to push Ukraine War…

Brondi and Brown University attack in Providence shocked the world within hours. Father-son duo killed 15 at a Hanukkah event, prompting Australian authorities to announce stricter gun laws. Global leaders including Donald Trump condemned both attacks, calling for unified action against terrorism. Civilians’ heroic actions, including bystander Ahmed Al Ahmed disarming a gunman, prevented further casualties. Australia signalled plans for tougher gun laws on Monday as the country began mourning victims of its worst mass shooting in nearly 30 years, in which a father-son duo killed 15 people at a Hanukkah event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. The father, Sajid Akram,…

Pakistan Afghanistan Terrorism: Pakistan accuses Afghan-based militants of a surge in cross-border attacks. Mohammad Sadiq urges Taliban rulers to eliminate all terrorist networks. Regional talks in Tehran include China, Russia, Iran, and Central Asian nations. Failure to act could escalate Pakistan-Afghanistan border tensions further. Pakistan has intensified its call for Afghanistan to take decisive measures against terrorist groups operating from its soil, warning that regional stability depends on Kabul’s cooperation. Mohammad Sadiq, Pakistan’s special envoy on Afghanistan, delivered the message during a high-level regional meeting in Tehran on Sunday, hosted by Iran to discuss Afghan affairs. The Tehran gathering included…

Ukraine Peace Deal: Steve Witkoff, Trump’s trusted negotiator, will meet Zelensky and European leaders in Berlin this weekend. Key sticking points include territorial concessions in Donbas and Ukraine’s military limits. European leaders seek a deal that prevents further Russian advances while preserving credibility. Analysts like Peter Greene compare the delicate diplomacy to high-stakes sports clashes, such as Atlético Madrid vs. Valencia C.F. or Liverpool vs. Brighton. As the war in Ukraine drags into its fourth year, the balance of power on the battlefield has clearly tilted in Russia’s favor, prompting urgent, behind-the-scenes diplomatic maneuvers. This weekend, U.S. envoy Steve…

U.S. Pressure on Venezuela: The U.S. seized its first Venezuelan oil tanker under sanctions, signaling a new escalation. Sanctions now target Maduro’s family empire, including nephews linked to PDVSA and banking networks. Further maritime interdictions of Venezuela’s shadow fleet are planned to disrupt oil exports. Maduro maintains ties with Putin, leaving global observers questioning whether Russia will intervene. The United States has sharply escalated pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, signaling a multi-pronged strategy aimed at crippling his government’s financial lifelines. This week’s high-profile seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker, the Skipper, marked the first interdiction of Venezuelan crude under…

Ukraine peace deal: Zelensky submits a secret proposal to Trump as pressure grows for a Ukraine peace deal on Russian terms. Europe accelerates cease-fire talks as war fatigue spreads across NATO and the EU. Trump pushes European leaders to force Kyiv into accepting territorial concessions. Ukrainian public opinion remains firmly opposed to ceding land despite rising diplomatic pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has quietly submitted a fresh peace proposal to U.S. President Donald Trump—his most desperate attempt yet to shape a favorable end to the grinding war in Ukraine. While the contents of the new proposal remain fully secret, diplomatic…

srael–Syria Rift: Israel’s expanding military footprint inside Syria is straining its relationship with Washington, where President Trump wants rapid diplomatic progress. Damascus rejects Israel’s demand for a vast demilitarized zone, arguing it would create a dangerous security vacuum along the border. U.S.-brokered talks face delays as Israeli mistrust deepens, while Syria signals readiness for limited security coordination. Regional analysts warn that prolonged tensions could push Syria closer to Turkey and weaken Washington’s Middle East strategy. Israel’s increasingly aggressive stance toward Syria’s new government has opened a rare fissure with Washington at a moment when President Donald Trump is pushing for…

Ukraine Peace Deal: Europe worries the U.S.-led Ukraine peace proposal rewards Russian aggression and weakens European security. Macron, Merz and Starmer push for stronger guarantees and a greater European role in negotiations. Kyiv faces battlefield pressure, corruption crises and fading U.S. support as Zelensky seeks firm security assurances. Frozen Russian assets and territorial disputes—especially over Donbas—remain major obstacles to a durable peace. For months, Europe has pretended that it is shaping the fate of Ukraine. But this week’s huddled meeting in Downing Street—where the leaders of the U.K., France and Germany gathered around President Volodymyr Zelensky—revealed the uncomfortable truth: Europe…

Ukraine peace deal: U.S. officials claim the Ukraine peace deal is extremely close, with only two major issues left unresolved. Kremlin sources tell The Islamabad Telegraph that Putin wants additional guarantees and expanded demands before signing. Europe has been reduced to a silent spectator, sidelined from the negotiation process. Ukraine remains confused and internally divided, while its people continue to bear the heaviest human cost of the war. U.S. officials insist a Ukraine peace agreement is “extremely close,” with President Donald Trump’s outgoing envoy declaring the effort “in the last 10 metres.” But senior Moscow insiders, speaking to The Islamabad…

Trump Ukraine peace deal: Kremlin talks ended with no breakthrough, yet channels remain open for a future Trump Ukraine peace deal. Trump is confident he can end his “ninth war”, framing Ukraine as a solvable geopolitical negotiation. Europe is deeply unsettled by a possible Washington–Moscow settlement that sidelines EU diplomacy. Despite setbacks, geopolitical fatigue on all sides increases the likelihood of a 2026 peace framework. The Moscow trip was never going to be easy. When Russian President Vladimir Putin sat down with U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner, there was hope—if not expectation—that the…