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TEHRAN (Kashmir English): Air defence systems were activated in different areas of Iran’s capital, Tehran, on Thursday evening amid the continuous mediation efforts between the US and Iran, Iranian state media reported. The IRNA state news agency said the sound of air defence firing was heard in western Tehran. Meanwhile, Iran’s Mehr news agency reported that

WASHINGTON (Kashmir English): White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt has said that US President Donald Trump has not set a definitive period for the ceasefire with Iran. According to her, President Trump wants the decision to extend the ceasefire to be made jointly and unanimously. The spokesperson of White House further said that President Trump is

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The second round of peace talks between the US and Iran may be coming as soon as Friday, President Donald Trump told The New York Post. When asked about the possible breakthrough in talks with Iran, Trump, in a text message, said, “It’s possible! President DJT.” Furthermore, the report said that sources in Islamabad

WASHINGTON DC (Kashmir English): The United States announced new sanctions on Tuesday, which specifically targeted 14 people and businesses that assist Iran in obtaining weapons. The networks operate to support Iran’s goal of restoring its ballistic missile stockpile, which was damaged by US and Israeli military operations. The U.S. Department of the Treasury confirmed that the

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Lufthansa has announced a major reduction in its summer schedule, trimming 20,000 short-haul flights as the airline moves to offset sharply rising operational costs, particularly fuel expenses. The German carrier attributed the decision largely to surging jet fuel prices, which it said have more than doubled, alongside ongoing labour disputes with staff.

WASHINGTON (Kashmir English): The White House has confirmed that US Vice President JD Vance will not travel to Pakistan for talks today. Earlier, US media had said that the US Vice President’s visit to Pakistan had been postponed due to Iran’s lack of response towards Islamabad Talks 2.0 US officials familiar with the matter told