China evacuates hundreds from Iran, Israel amid escalating conflict; urges de-escalation, warns against threats to sovereignty
By Rehan Khan BEIJING, Wednesday, June 18, 2025 (WNP): Amid intensifying hostilities between Iran and Israel, China has stepped up the evacuation of its nationals from both countries, successfully relocating hundreds with the support of neighboring states, the Foreign Ministry announced during a regular press briefing on Wednesday. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun confirmed that 791 Chinese citizens have already been...
UN urges urgent diplomacy as Iran-Israel conflict escalates; IAEA confirms strikes on nuclear sites, Tehran warns of ‘war against humanity’
UNITED NATIONS, Wednesday, June 18, 2025 (WNP): As the Iran-Israel conflict entered its sixth consecutive day, the United Nations’ Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, Nada Al-Nashif, on Wednesday issued a strong call for urgent diplomatic dialogue to halt the ongoing missile strikes between Tehran and Tel Aviv. The conflict escalated last Friday when Israel launched targeted strikes on Iranian...
Trump credits Pakistan Army Chief for averting war with India, calls Asim Munir ‘extremely influential’ in de-escalation
WASHINGTON, Wednesday, June 18, 2025 (WNP): U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday credited Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, with playing a pivotal role in averting a full-scale war between Pakistan and India last month, calling his efforts “extremely influential” in de-escalating the crisis from the Pakistani side. Speaking ahead of a luncheon meeting with Field Marshal Munir at...
Trump hints at possible U.S. military action amid escalating Israel-Iran tensions, says Iran ‘wants to negotiate’
WASHINGTON, Wednesday, June 18, 2025 (WNP): U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday refused to rule out direct American military involvement in the rapidly intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran, but stopped short of revealing his next course of action, saying only that “nobody knows what I’m going to do.” Speaking at the White House in his first on-camera remarks since...
Trump breaks silence on Israel-Iran war, demands regime change, rollback of Iran’s nuclear program
By Rehan Khan ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, June 17, 2025 (WNP): U.S. President Donald Trump, who had initially maintained a posture of neutrality in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, dramatically shifted tone this week, issuing a series of strong statements that signal a hardline stance toward Tehran. In remarks that have drawn international scrutiny, President Trump declared that the situation was...
Huawei unveils AI-powered 5G-A vision at MWC Shanghai 2025, signals new era of intelligent telecom transformation
SHANGHAI, Wednesday, June 18, 2025 (WNP): At MWC Shanghai 2025, Huawei unveiled a sweeping vision for the future of telecoms powered by artificial intelligence, showcasing major advancements in 5G Advanced (5G-A) technology, AI-driven network operations, and experience monetization. Under the theme “Accelerating the Intelligent World,” Huawei is hosting an extensive exhibition aimed at global telecom carriers, industry leaders, and technology...
Pakistan committed to deepening parliamentary ties with Uzbekistan: NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, June 17, 2025 (WNP): National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening inter-parliamentary cooperation with Uzbekistan, emphasizing that enhanced engagement between the two legislatures would contribute significantly to deepening bilateral relations. He made these remarks during a meeting with Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Alisher Tukhtaev, who called on him at the Parliament House. The...
Trump cuts G7 trip short amid escalating Israel-Iran tensions, urges evacuation of Tehran
NEW YORK, Tuesday, June 17, 2025 (WNP): In a dramatic turn of events, U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly announced his early departure from the G7 summit in Canada, citing the rapidly deteriorating situation in the Middle East following intensifying hostilities between Israel and Iran. Trump’s decision came shortly after he posted a series of alarming messages on social media, including...
Field Marshal Asim Munir receives warm welcome from Pakistani diaspora in Washington D.C.
WASHINGTON D.C., Tuesday, June 17, 2025 (WNP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), was warmly received by a large gathering of overseas Pakistanis during his official visit to the United States. The event, held in Washington D.C., served as a platform for community engagement and mutual appreciation. The Pakistani diaspora lauded the Armed Forces of...