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Rubio in India to Rebuild US-India Ties After Trump’s China Outreach — Quad Meeting in Focus

New Delhi: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India on Saturday to reset diplomatic ties with a key strategic partner, following President Donald Trump’s recent high-profile engagement with China. According to Beyond Time News, the visit comes at a sensitive time for global diplomacy, as Washington recalibrates its relations across Asia. Rubio met…

Islamabad: COAS Asim Munir’s Iran Visit Shows “Encouraging Progress Toward Final Understanding” — ISPR

Islamabad: Pakistan’s military says that recent high-level talks in Iran have made “encouraging progress towards a final understanding.” According to Beyond Time News, the statement reflects ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at easing regional tensions. The update was issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday. It followed Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief…

Freed Gaza Flotilla Activists Allege Serious Abuse in Israeli Custody Amid International Concern

Rome: Serious allegations have emerged from activists who were recently released after being detained by Israeli authorities during an aid flotilla mission bound for Gaza. According to Beyond Time News, several participants claim they were subjected to mistreatment while in custody, with some requiring medical attention after their release, prompting growing international attention and calls…

Omani Riyal Holds Steady Against Pakistani Rupee in Weekly Review (May 18–23, 2026)

Rawalpindi: The Omani Riyal (OMR) showed a stable performance against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in Pakistan’s open currency market during the week ending May 23, 2026. According to Beyond Time News, the exchange rate moved within a narrow range, reflecting balanced demand and steady remittance activity from Gulf countries. Overall, the currency pair experienced only…

Severe Heatwave Grips Sindh and Balochistan as Temperatures Soar Across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – Large parts of Pakistan are experiencing intense hot and dry weather, with Sindh and Balochistan facing the most severe conditions. Weather authorities have warned that temperatures are expected to remain significantly above normal levels during the Eid ul Adha holidays. According to Beyond Time News, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) and the National…

Hajj 2026: Overseas Pilgrim Arrivals Surpass Last Year Despite Regional Challenges

MAKKAH – More than 1.5 million pilgrims from around the world have already arrived in Saudi Arabia for Hajj 2026, exceeding last year’s international arrival figures despite travel disruptions and regional tensions. According to Beyond Time News, Saudi authorities confirmed that overseas pilgrim arrivals have crossed the 1.5 million mark, reflecting the continued determination of…

Pakistan-Mediated US-Iran Talks Show Positive Progress, Says Khawaja Asif

SIALKOT – Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has expressed optimism about Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to help ease tensions between the United States and Iran, saying the mediation process is gradually moving toward a positive outcome. According to Beyond Time News, the minister said Pakistan remains committed to promoting peace and stability in the region while continuing…