President Zardari visits Shaoshan, pays tribute to Chairman Mao
SHAOSHAN, Tuesday, April 28, 2026 (WNP): President Asif Ali Zardari visited Shaoshan, the hometown of Mao Zedong, where he laid a wreath at the statue of the revered Chinese revolutionary leader and paid rich tribute to his legacy. During the visit, the President also toured the Mao Zedong Memorial Museum, gaining insight into China’s revolutionary history and the life and...
UAE announces exit from OPEC, cites strategic shift in energy policy
ABU DHABI, Tuesday, April 28, 2026 (WNP): The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday announced its decision to exit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and the broader OPEC+ framework, effective May 1, 2026, marking a significant shift in its long-term energy strategy. The decision reflects the UAE’s evolving energy profile, expanded production capacity, and commitment to aligning its policies...
King, Queen arrive in Washington for four-day state visit to United States
Washington, Monday, April 27, 2026 (WNP): The King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in Washington, D.C. on Monday to begin a four-day state visit to the United States, undertaken on the advice of His Majesty’s Government and at the invitation of the President of the United States. The visit marks an important moment in the longstanding relations between the two...
Pakistan Navy SSG conducts rare underwater badge ceremony, earns international praise
KARACHI, Monday, April, 27, 2026 (WNP): The Special Service Group (SSG) of the Pakistan Navy has conducted a rare and highly demanding underwater badge ceremony, showcasing exceptional operational skill and endurance. According to officials, the unique ceremony—held beneath the sea—highlighted the elite training standards and professionalism of Pakistan Navy commandos. The exercise required precise coordination, advanced diving capabilities, and extreme...
Iran says weighing negotiations as Araghchi underscores strategic ties with Russia ahead of Putin meeting
MOSCOW, Monday, April 27, 2026 (WNP): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is considering a request for negotiations, while reaffirming Iran’s firm stance in the face of global pressures, ahead of his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Speaking to journalists, Araghchi said Iran has stood against the world’s “greatest superpower,” adding that its adversaries had not achieved their...
Araghchi says ‘very good’ talks held with Putin, highlights strategic Iran–Russia cooperation
MOSCOW, Monday, April 27, 2026 (WNP): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he held a “very good” and detailed meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, lasting over an hour and a half, during which both sides discussed a wide range of bilateral and regional issues. Speaking after the meeting, Araghchi said the discussions covered all major aspects of Iran-Russia relations,...
Putin, Iran’s FM Araghchi meet in Moscow
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi shake hands during a meeting in Moscow, as both sides engage in talks on bilateral ties and regional developments.
Putin, Iranian FM Araghchi discuss bilateral ties, regional situation in Moscow
MOSCOW, Monday, April 27, 2026 (WNP): Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Moscow on Monday, focusing on bilateral relations and the evolving regional situation. During the meeting, both sides reviewed key aspects of Russia-Iran cooperation and explored avenues to further strengthen strategic ties across multiple sectors. They also exchanged views on regional and...
Pakistan, UK reaffirm commitment to dialogue, regional stability during Dar–Cooper call
ISLAMABAD, Monday, April 27, 2026 (WNP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper on Monday evening, during which both sides exchanged views on the evolving regional situation. During the call, the two leaders discussed the latest developments in the region and emphasized the need for continued...
Pakistan, China sign three MoUs on water, agriculture, tea sector cooperation in Changsha
CHANGSHA, Monday, April 27, 2026 (WNP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday witnessed the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in Changsha, covering cooperation in water desalination, agricultural technology, and the tea sector. The agreements include a key initiative aimed at supporting water desalination efforts in Karachi, alongside collaboration in modern agricultural practices and the development of the tea...