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Latest Online News on Worldwide Sports, Culture, Economy, Opinion | Powered By The South Asia Times...... en 'Do not misjudge us again': Saudi Arabia, Pakistan fire back at pro-Israel Senator Graham's threat over Abraham Accords By The South Asia Times RIYADH – A sharp diplomatic clash erupted after US Senator Lindsey Graha... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/US-KSA-May26 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/US-KSA-May26 Tue, 26 May 2026 12:14:38 +0500 China, Pakistan deepen strategic alliance with expanded CPEC, security and regional cooperation agenda By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - China https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-China-May26 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-China-May26 Tue, 26 May 2026 10:33:02 +0500 17 killed, 7 injured in road crash in northwestern Pakistan By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - At least 17 people were killed and seven others injured in a tragic road accident near Ismaila Interchange in the Shahbaz Garhi area... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-road-accident The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-road-accident Mon, 25 May 2026 12:48:22 +0500 US President Trump says Iran deal progressing positively as Iran President Pezeshkian reaffirms commitment to diplomacy By The South Asia Times WASHINGTON/ TEHRAN - US President https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Trump-Iran-dealMay25 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Trump-Iran-dealMay25 Mon, 25 May 2026 09:10:45 +0500 Pakistan’s quiet diplomacy helped pull the Middle East back from the brink By Claudio Win WASHINGTON — At a time when the world feared the Middle East was sliding toward a catastrophic regional war, Pakis... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-US-IranMay25 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-US-IranMay25 Mon, 25 May 2026 08:52:34 +0500 #BREAKING: Trump says peace deal with Iran will be announced 'shortly' as Strait of Hormuz set to reopen By The South Asia Times https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Trump-announcement-deal The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Trump-announcement-deal Sun, 24 May 2026 15:09:01 +0500 Trump says US intelligence foiled another attack near White House after gunman killed in shootout By The South Asia Times WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump announced that US intelligence and l... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Trump-attack-WH The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Trump-attack-WH Sun, 24 May 2026 15:01:27 +0500 Pakistan Premier Sharif says next round of US-Iran peace talks to be held in Islamabad soon as final deal nears By Zahid Shah ISLAMABAD - Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced Sunday that Pakistan will host the next round of peace talks between the Unite... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-host-talksMay The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-host-talksMay Sun, 24 May 2026 14:54:00 +0500 US-Iran deal imminent? US top diplomat Rubio says 'good news' possible in hours as Tehran lays out terms By The South Asia Times NEW DELHI - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Sunday that a potential agreement with Iran could... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/US-Iran-dealMay24 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/US-Iran-dealMay24 Sun, 24 May 2026 14:42:25 +0500 Pakistan says Iran-US talks near final deal after Army Chief’s Tehran visit By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD— Pakistan’s military said on Saturday that the United States and Iran were moving closer to a “final understanding” following... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-Iran-May23 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-Iran-May23 Sat, 23 May 2026 20:33:23 +0500 PM Modi in trouble as 'Cockroach Janta Party' swarms social media with 20 million followers, Gen Z movement rattles establishment By Our Correspondent NEW DELHI – A satirical online movement that sprang up just over a we... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/India-CJP-May23 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/India-CJP-May23 Sat, 23 May 2026 16:09:26 +0500 Death toll rises to 82 in China's Shanxi coal mine gas explosion By The South Asia Times BEIJING - The death toll from a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China's Shanxi Province has risen to 82, authorities conf... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/China-82-killed The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/China-82-killed Sat, 23 May 2026 10:56:59 +0500 Trump administration tightens Green Card process, limits in-country applications By The South Asia Times WASHINGTON - The administration of US President https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Trump-GreenCard-US The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Trump-GreenCard-US Sat, 23 May 2026 09:39:32 +0500 US Senate Republicans abandon $70 billion immigration funding vote amid internal split By The South Asia Times WASHINGTON - US Senate Republicans have abruptly left Washington without voting on a major immigration enforcement funding package worth about $70 bil... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/BLOW-TRUMP-MAY22 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/BLOW-TRUMP-MAY22 Fri, 22 May 2026 23:34:58 +0500 Pakistan NDMA issues heavy rain, flood warning for northern regions ahead of Eid holidays By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDM... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-rain-may22 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-rain-may22 Fri, 22 May 2026 20:25:28 +0500 15 killed, over 50 injured in fresh Afghanistan floods By The South Asia Times KABUL – At least 15 people have been killed and more than 50 injured as... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Afghanistan-flood-may22 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Afghanistan-flood-may22 Fri, 22 May 2026 20:08:15 +0500 Field Marshal Asim Munir arrives in Iran as Pakistan intensifies diplomacy between Tehran and Washington By The South Asia Times Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-Iran-May22 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-Iran-May22 Fri, 22 May 2026 18:15:33 +0500 Pakistan, Middle East bans, airspace disruptions push Indian airline sector into crisis By The South Asia Times SINGAPORE - Indian airlines are being pushed to the brink as airspace closures... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/India-airline-crisis The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/India-airline-crisis Fri, 22 May 2026 17:07:12 +0500 Pakistan's PM to pay 4-day state visit to China from Saturday By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will undertake a four-day state visit to China from 23 to 26 May 2026, according to Foreign Minis... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/PM-Sharif-ChinaMay22 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/PM-Sharif-ChinaMay22 Fri, 22 May 2026 15:33:02 +0500 House GOP cancels war powers vote on Trump's Iran campaign as Republicans face losing battle: Report By The South Asia Times WASHINGTON – House Republican leaders abruptly canceled a scheduled vote Thur... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/GOP-US-Trump The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/GOP-US-Trump Fri, 22 May 2026 15:21:28 +0500 Pakistan army says 23 terrorists killed in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province near Afghan border By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s security forces have delivered a significant blow to militant networks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/23-ttp-may21 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/23-ttp-may21 Thu, 21 May 2026 23:05:02 +0500 Pakistan slams India at UN for 'politicizing' interfaith resolution, points to 'world's most intolerant state' By The South Asia Times UNITED NATIONS - Pakistan delivered a scathing right of reply at the United Na... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/India-Pakistan-May21 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/India-Pakistan-May21 Thu, 21 May 2026 21:48:06 +0500 China confirms Pakistan PM visit, backs Russia ties, reiterates position on Taiwan and Middle East By The South Asia Times BEIJING — At a regular press conference on Thursday, China outlined major diplomatic developments, including a c... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/china-fm-may21 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/china-fm-may21 Thu, 21 May 2026 19:40:41 +0500 Pakistan condemns illegal detention of humanitarian activists aboard Gaza-Bound Flotilla, demands immediate release By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has condemned in the strongest possible terms the u... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/pakistan-israel-may21 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/pakistan-israel-may21 Thu, 21 May 2026 17:10:49 +0500 11 nations summon Israeli envoys after minister’s video shows mistreatment of Gaza Flotilla activists By The South Asia Times ISTANBUL - Eleven countries, including eight European nations, have summoned Israeli ambassadors or senior diplomats for official reprimands following... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Israeli-minister-video The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Israeli-minister-video Thu, 21 May 2026 17:04:30 +0500 Fight against terrorism will continue with full national resolve until enduring peace achieved, says Pakistan military chief By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - An Investiture Ceremony to confer military awards to officers and soldiers of Pakistan Army was held today at General... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-Shuhada-May21 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-Shuhada-May21 Thu, 21 May 2026 16:27:39 +0500 Bangladesh sweep Pakistan 2-0 after Taijul Islam’s six-wicket haul https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/BD-Pakistan-May20 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/BD-Pakistan-May20 Wed, 20 May 2026 16:21:51 +0500 Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit China on Saturday By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD — Pakistani Prime Minister https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-PM-chinaMay20 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-PM-chinaMay20 Wed, 20 May 2026 16:11:34 +0500 President Xi, Putin agree to extend China-Russia friendship treaty during talks in Beijing https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Xi-Putin-May20 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Xi-Putin-May20 Wed, 20 May 2026 16:05:40 +0500 President Lee Jae-myung criticizes Israel over seizure of Gaza-bound aid boat carrying South Korean activists, cites Netanyahu arrest warrant By The South Asia Times SEOUL - South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on Wednesday sharply criticized I... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/SouthKorea-Israel-blast The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/SouthKorea-Israel-blast Wed, 20 May 2026 12:42:19 +0500 Pakistan tells US, Iran there is no alternative to dialogue to resolve Middle East conflict By The South Asia Times UNITED NATIONS — https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pak-US-Iranmay20 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pak-US-Iranmay20 Wed, 20 May 2026 11:01:12 +0500 Pakistan Army says 22 militants killed in counterterrorism operation in North Waziristan By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s military said Tuesday that security forces killed 22 militants during an ongoing counterterrorism operation in the northw... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/22-militants-killedMay The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/22-militants-killedMay Tue, 19 May 2026 19:17:39 +0500 Ebola outbreak kills over 100 in Africa as cases surpass 500 By The South Asia Times KINSHASA/GENEVA - A deadly Ebola outbreak in central Africa has killed a... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Ebola-kill-100s The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Ebola-kill-100s Tue, 19 May 2026 18:48:50 +0500 11 nations condemn Israeli assault on ‘Global Sumud Flotilla’ as violation of international law By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - The foreign ministers of 11 countries spanning four continents issued a joint statement on Tuesday condemning what the... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Israel-11-nations The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Israel-11-nations Tue, 19 May 2026 09:51:29 +0500 Mosque shooting in San Diego US, leaves five dead, including two suspected gunmen By The South Asia Times WASHINGTON - Five people, including two suspected shooters, were killed in a shooting at the https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/US-mosque-shooting The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/US-mosque-shooting Tue, 19 May 2026 08:07:44 +0500 Tehran rallies reflect rising tensions and fears of renewed war By The South Asia Times https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Tehran-Iran-CNN The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Tehran-Iran-CNN Mon, 18 May 2026 12:58:10 +0500 China says stable military ties with US serve global peace https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/China-US-May18 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/China-US-May18 Mon, 18 May 2026 12:47:06 +0500 Pakistan condemns drone attack on UAE’s Barakah Nuclear Plant, calls for regional restraint File Photo By The South Asia Times https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-UAE-May18 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-UAE-May18 Mon, 18 May 2026 12:35:48 +0500 Pakistan pushes diplomatic effort to facilitate Iran–US dialogue amid reports of emerging negotiation framework File Photo By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - Pakist... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-Iran-USMay17 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-Iran-USMay17 Sun, 17 May 2026 14:22:19 +0500 Iran eyes fees on global internet cables passing through Strait of Hormuz: Report By The South Asia Times https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Iran-Global-Internet The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Iran-Global-Internet Sun, 17 May 2026 13:36:42 +0500 #BREAKING Six killed after freight train slams into bus in Bangkok Photo Thai PBS By The South Asia Times BANGKOK - At least six... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Bangkok-bus-killed The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Bangkok-bus-killed Sat, 16 May 2026 14:56:57 +0500 Samsung labor talks set to resume as leadership pushes unity amid strike threat By The South Asia Times SEOUL - Labor negotiations at South Korea’s tech giant Samsung Electronics Co. are set to resume after the company decided to replace its c... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/SouthKorea-Samsung-strike The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/SouthKorea-Samsung-strike Sat, 16 May 2026 12:54:34 +0500 Japan drugmaker urges doctors not to prescribe Tavneos to kidney patients after reported fatal cases https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Japan-kidney-patients The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Japan-kidney-patients Sat, 16 May 2026 11:36:48 +0500 US will face 'real pain' as costs of Iran conflict mount, warns Tehran By Our Correspondent https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Tehran-warns-US The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Tehran-warns-US Sat, 16 May 2026 10:12:18 +0500 #BREAKING Pakistan, Iran secure repatriation of 31 nationals from US-seized vessels By Our Diplomatic Correspondent ISLAMABAD - In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Pakist... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-US-May15 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-US-May15 Fri, 15 May 2026 21:53:06 +0500 US, Iran and Taiwan tensions dominate Xi–Trump summit, Wang Yi says Taiwan is “red line” By The South Asia Times BEIJING - Chinese Foreign Minister https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/WangYi-China-US The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/WangYi-China-US Fri, 15 May 2026 20:56:41 +0500 Strong earthquake of magnitude 6.7 hits northeastern Japan By The South Asia Times TOKYO - A strong magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Japan-earthquake-May15 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Japan-earthquake-May15 Fri, 15 May 2026 17:21:45 +0500 Xi, Trump hold private meeting at Zhongnanhai as Beijing summit concludes https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Trump-Xi-May15 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Trump-Xi-May15 Fri, 15 May 2026 14:51:19 +0500 Deadly storms kill over 100 in India’s Uttar Pradesh as extreme weather batters north By The South Asia Times NEW DELHI - At least 105 people were killed and more than 55 injured after powerful storms, heavy rain and lightning swept across India’s n... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/India-storm-100killed The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/India-storm-100killed Thu, 14 May 2026 21:25:09 +0500 Xi hosts banquet for Trump in Beijing, calls China–US ties “most important” By The South Asia Times BEIJING - Chinese President https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Trump-Xi-May14 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Trump-Xi-May14 Thu, 14 May 2026 21:16:36 +0500