Thursday Development

New York’s first Muslim mayor Zohran Mamdani prays Eid in the Bronx in an Arsenal thobe

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined Eid al-Adha prayers in the Bronx wearing an Arsenal thobe. The city's first Muslim mayor said he is determined to lead through solidarity. The Thursday Times reports.

Trump signals Pakistan visit as Islamabad emerges as hub for US-Iran deal

Trump signals visit Pakistan if a US–Iran deal is signed in Islamabad, praising Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif while placing Pakistan firmly at the heart of the diplomatic drive.

JD Vance lands in Islamabad as U.S. pushes for lasting Iran deal

With JD Vance, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner now in Islamabad, Pakistan has become the venue for a diplomatic push that could decide whether a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire survives or collapses.

Pakistan condemns all attacks as it pushes diplomacy over war in the Gulf crisis

Pakistan has publicly condemned attacks on Iran and on Gulf states, while insisting that the region cannot be stabilised through force. Islamabad says the only serious path forward is restraint, de-escalation and talks.

شدید امریکی و اسرائیلی بمباری کے باوجود ایرانی قیادت کا مُلک پر کنٹرول تاحال برقرار ہے۔ رائٹرز

امریکی انٹیلیجنس کے مطابق امریکا و اسرائیل کی 2 ہفتوں سے جاری شدید بمباری کے باوجود ایرانی قیادت کا مُلک پر کنٹرول برقرار ہے۔ موجودہ ایرانی نظام کے انہدام کیلئے زمینی کارروائی درکار ہو گی، ٹرمپ انتظامیہ کے مطابق امریکی فوج بھیجنا خارج از امکان نہیں۔

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Trump reportedly rebukes Netanyahu as Israel’s Lebanon escalation threatens US-Iran diplomacy

Trump reportedly warned Netanyahu against further escalation in Lebanon as US-Iran diplomacy faced renewed pressure, with Pakistan and Qatar involved in efforts to preserve a fragile regional framework.

EU formally commends Pakistan’s Iran mediation as Kallas visits Islamabad

The EU formally commended Pakistan's Iran mediation, supported Pakistan's Kashmir position, called for action against Afghan terrorist groups and backed a two-state solution for Palestine in joint communiqué. Kallas met PM Shehbaz and Field Marshal Munir.

UN documents Taliban rape and sexual abuse of Afghan women

ISLAMABAD (The Thursday Times) — The United Nations Secretary-General's...

Iran’s president reportedly submitted a resignation letter. Here is what we know!

Iran International reports President Pezeshkian submitted a resignation letter citing IRGC takeover. Iran's presidency denies it. Khamenei is reportedly in seclusion. The US-Iran deal has not been signed. The Thursday Times reports what is known and what remains contested.

EU’s Kaja Kallas to visit Islamabad for talks with Pakistan’s top leadership

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas visits Islamabad on 1 June 2026 for the 8th EU-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue, meeting Pakistan's top civilian and military leadership including Field Marshal Munir.

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