Japan has strongly rejected accusations made by China in a recent letter submitted to the United Nations, calling Beijing’s assertions “entirely baseless” and an attempt to distort international understanding of regional security issues. The diplomatic exchange has intensified tensions between the two Asian powers, particularly over maritime disputes and Japan’s release of treated wastewater from...
Article Category: Politics
Pakistan’s Army Has Long Been Influential — Now its Commander Has New Powers
Pakistan’s military has long played an influential role in shaping Pakistan’s political landscape, shaping national security policy, foreign relations and even domestic governance at times. Recent developments, however, have expanded the authority of its current army chief and heralded a shift in power balance between civilian institutions and military establishment. These new powers, granted through...
Dialogue has always been our preferred means for maintaining stability and progress, according to DPM Dar.
On 12 November 2025, Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister reaffirmed that dialogue, diplomacy, and multilateral cooperation remain Pakistan’s preferred means for attaining peace, stability, and progress. Geo News InternationalAt the three-day Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC) in Islamabad, Dar emphasized the global parliamentarians and delegates present at ISC had one underlying belief...
US Working with Israel to Get Along with Syria: Trump
In a bold statement that has captured the attention of the international community, former U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed that the United States has been working alongside Israel to improve relations with Syria. According to Trump, this strategic partnership between the two nations aims to foster a new diplomatic approach in the Middle East,...
French President Macron will host Palestinian Authority President Abbas for talks at his residence on Tuesday.
French President Emmanuel Macron will host Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas at Elysee Palace on Tuesday in an important diplomatic move that marks a new chapter of France’s efforts to mediate peace in the Middle East. Their meeting is expected to cover various topics – ranging from Palestinian political developments and regional stability concerns...
As part of key reforms, it appears likely that a “Commander of Defence Forces” title could soon be on the cards.
As part of its reform efforts to strengthen joint operational command across Pakistan’s military services, Pakistan’s federal government may institute a new position: Commander of Defence Forces (CDF). To this end, The Economic Times, Geo News and Islamabad Post all report this move as “an unprecedented change”.As part of a proposed amendment to Article 243...
Donald Trump revises Pakistan-India clash tally to include eight downed jets “essentially.”
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed at a Miami business forum this week that eight fighter jets had been shot down during India and Pakistan’s May 2025 military standoff, upping his initial estimate from five or seven. Geo NewsMoneycontrolTrump informed attendees that when news of India and Pakistan’s growing conflict broke, he was already engaged in...
Anwarul Haq of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Province Is Expected to Step Down Due to Political Shift
Chaudhry Anwarul Haq, Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), is expected to resign either tonight or tomorrow according to multiple sources with knowledge of this matter, following claims by Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) that they have won majority control of AJK Legislative Assembly and opening up for an important political transition in the...
Donald Trump Aims to Strike Deal with Chinese Leader Xi During Asia Trip
President Donald Trump embarked on an historic five-day tour of Asia beginning October 24th with one primary aim in mind – reaching a comprehensive trade agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping. His diplomatic mission began with stops in Malaysia, Japan and South Korea before culminating in a high stakes summit meeting between them on the...
Six Reasons Why Iran Did Not Participate in the Sharm El-Sheikh Summit
Iran’s absence from the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit on October 13, 2025, was a deliberate decision rooted in strategic, ideological, and diplomatic considerations. Despite receiving an invitation, Tehran chose not to attend, citing several key reasons: In summary, Iran’s decision to abstain from the Sharm El-Sheikh Summit was influenced by a combination of distrust toward...