Pakistan and the law of mediation
PAKISTAN’S ongoing role in helping bridge differences between the US and Iran has attracted considerable attention. Given the depth of hostility between Washington and Tehran, even keeping channels of communication…
Japan plans to rename ASDF, expand security scope to space: media
The Japanese government plans to rename the Air Self-Defense Force (ASDF) as the “Air and Space Self-Defense Force” within fiscal 2026, further extending Japan’s security framework into outer space, a…
France accuses Israeli firm of interfering in Scottish elections and targeting the SNP
Cyber agency says BlackCore targeted John Swinney, as well as interfering in New York and French elections France’s cybersecurity agency has accused the Israeli tech company BlackCore of interfering in…
Breakthrough U.S.-Iran peace deal opens path to lasting regional stability
The peace agreement reached between the United States and Iran on Sunday, with an official signing ceremony scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland, marks a significant diplomatic breakthrough since the…
How ‘algorithm’ got its name from a 9th-century Persian mathematician
The first microcomputer, named “Micral N” was created by the French engineer Francois Gernelle in 1973, five years before Apple and 3 years before IBM. Guillaume Souvant/AFP It’s a simple…
Green, innovative, inclusive cooperation underpins China-Pakistan relations as ties enter a new stage
As China and Pakistan commemorate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties, the two nations are advancing bilateral cooperation toward a high-quality model focused on green growth, innovation, and inclusivity, according…