In a few pointed lines at the White House, President Trump accused India of “dumping” rice into US markets and demanded to know why New Delhi is “allowed” to do so without heavier tariffs. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent denied any exemption, but the exchange has raised the prospect that Indian rice could become the next flashpoint in US–India trade
پاکستان کی چاول کی برآمدات میں متاثر کن اضافہ ریکارڈ کیا گیا ہے، دنیا میں چاول کے چوتھے بڑے برآمد کنندہ پاکستان نے رواں برس 10 ملین ٹن پیداوار اور 3 اعشاریہ 6 ارب ڈالرز مالیت کے ساتھ عالمی سطح پر اپنا حصہ 7 فیصد سے بڑھا کر 10 فیصد کر لیا۔
Iranian officials are preparing three days of farewell ceremonies and a 24-hour funeral procession for Ali Khamenei, with events expected in Tehran, Qom and Mashhad.
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.
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.
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.