Thousands offer Eid al-Fitr prayers at Moscow Cathedral Mosque, reflecting unity, diversity
MOSCOW, Friday, March 20, 2026 (WNP): Thousands of worshippers gathered at the Moscow Cathedral Mosque on Friday to offer Eid al-Fitr prayers, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan amid a vibrant display of faith and unity. Men, women, and children filled the mosque and surrounding areas in large numbers early in the morning, reflecting the growing presence...
Bitget distributes 600+ Iftar meals in Ramadan drive, expands community outreach in Lahore, Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, March 18, 2026 (WNP): Bitget, a global digital asset trading platform, has successfully concluded its Ramadan Iftar Drive in Pakistan, distributing more than 600 Iftar meals across Lahore and Islamabad as part of its community outreach initiative during the holy month. The campaign was carried out in two phases, beginning in Lahore where over 300 Iftar boxes were...
Iran envoy meets Ishaq Dar, thanks Pakistan for support; FM urges dialogue for regional peace
ISLAMABAD, Tuesday, March 17, 2026 (WNP): Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghaddam on Tuesday called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar to discuss the evolving regional situation and bilateral ties. During the meeting, the Iranian envoy expressed gratitude for the strong moral support extended by the people of Pakistan amid the ongoing challenges faced...
EU’s Kaja Kallas highlights global risks from Ukraine, Middle East crises, urges security strategy, protection of Strait of Hormuz
BRUSSELS, Tuesday, March 17, 2026 (WNP): European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Tuesday outlined Europe’s approach to escalating crises in Ukraine, the Middle East, and global energy security, stressing the need for long-term strategies and coordinated international responses. Speaking at a press conference following the Foreign Affairs Council meeting, Kallas said the EU is developing a comprehensive European...
Berlin rules out military role in Iran conflict, Pistorius emphasizes de-escalation
BERLIN, Monday, March 16, 2026 (WNP): German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has rejected calls from Donald Trump for military support in the ongoing confrontation with Iran, emphasizing that Germany favors diplomacy and de-escalation rather than direct involvement in the conflict. Speaking during discussions on the rapidly escalating situation in the Middle East, Pistorius made clear that Berlin does not intend...
UK will not be drawn into wider Middle East war, Starmer says
LONDON, Monday, March 16, 2026 (WNP): British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday said the United Kingdom will not be drawn into a wider Middle East war despite pressure from Donald Trump to support military actions linked to the escalating confrontation involving Israel and Iran. Speaking at a press conference in London, Starmer stressed that his government’s primary focus is...
EU’s Kaja Kallas warns of interlinked Ukraine–Middle East crises, urges keeping Strait of Hormuz open, sustaining pressure on Russia
BRUSSELS, Monday, March 16, 2026 (WNP): European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Monday warned of mounting global security risks as conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine increasingly intersect, stressing the urgent need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and maintain pressure on Russia. Speaking upon arrival at the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels, Kallas...
Authenticity of Netanyahu video questioned after AI detector flags 96.9% manipulation
JERUSALEM, Monday, March 16, 2026 (WNP): Questions have emerged over the authenticity of a recently circulated video purportedly showing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressing the public while drinking coffee, after an artificial-intelligence detection tool suggested the footage may have been digitally generated. The video, widely shared on social media during the ongoing regional tensions, showed Netanyahu delivering a light-hearted...
Iran unveils underground military bunkers, warns ‘we decide when the war will end’
TEHRAN, Sunday, March 15, 2026 (WNP): The Islamic Republic of Iran Army has released new video footage showing underground military bunkers and ammunition depots, amid escalating tensions with Israel. The footage, circulated by Iranian state-affiliated media on Sunday, appeared to show extensive tunnel systems, fortified storage facilities and concealed missile and weapons depots built deep underground. Iranian officials said the...
Iran launches Sejjil MRBM in new strike wave against Israeli targets
TEHRAN, Sunday, March 15, 2026 (WNP) Iran has launched a Sejjil medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) as part of the 54th wave of its ongoing “Operation True Promise 4,” the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Sunday, marking a further escalation in the ongoing conflict with Israel. According to a statement issued by the IRGC’s public relations office and carried...