Azerbaijan says it will not allow its land or airspace to be used for any action against Iran, as its foreign minister holds talks with Tehran amid rising regional tensions.
US President Donald Trump says a larger American naval force is moving closer to Iran, urging Tehran to return to talks while warning Washington remains ready to act.
Pakistan has launched enhanced health screening at all entry points after India confirmed two Nipah virus cases, joining several Asian countries tightening surveillance to prevent cross-border spread.
Iran’s military has warned that US bases in the region are within missile range and said it is prepared to deliver an immediate response if attacked, amid rising regional tensions.
US President Donald Trump says American warships are heading toward Iran but hopes military action can be avoided, while also warning allies about growing trade ties with China.
The US defence secretary warns Iran against advancing its nuclear programme, saying the Pentagon is prepared to act in line with President Donald Trump’s directives as tensions rise in the Middle East.
Pakistan and China have agreed to expand the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor into Afghanistan, officials told a Senate committee, citing regional connectivity and security cooperation.
The first direct passenger flight from Dhaka touched down in Karachi late Thursday, restoring air links between Pakistan and Bangladesh after a 14-year suspension and boosting bilateral connectivity.
Pakistan and China have launched a joint e-mining platform and signed multiple MoUs to deepen cooperation in minerals, aiming to move beyond extraction toward value-added development.
Iran’s former top security official says any US attack would be treated as the start of a full-scale war, warning of immediate retaliation including strikes on Tel Aviv.