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Qatar affirms US-Iran mediation active as negotiators race to avert post-midterm military escalation

Qatar affirms US-Iran mediation active as negotiators race to avert post-midterm military escalation

Qatari authorities confirm that diplomatic mediation between Washington and Tehran remains actively underway, as envoys work to broker phased de-escalation framework to resolve maritime friction and avert renewed U.S. military strikes

Asia
Turkish parliament ratifies Mecca defense pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia

Turkish parliament ratifies Mecca defense pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia

Turkish parliament ratifies Mecca defence pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia by 279 votes to 119, clearing the way for the trilateral security deal

Europe
PM Shehbaz offers condolences after deadly Spain train collision

PM Shehbaz offers condolences after deadly Spain train collision

Shehbaz Sharif offered condolences to Spain after the Spain train collision in Toledo killed at least 64 people, and the death toll could still rise.

Middle East
Qatar’s emir and Trump discuss mediation to ease regional tensions in phone call

Qatar’s emir and Trump discuss mediation to ease regional tensions in phone call

Qatar’s emir and Trump held a phone call on Friday to discuss mediation, dialogue and efforts to end the US-Iran war, the emir’s office said

North America
Wall Street loses USD 3.2Tn as AI stocks plunge after Democratic midterm sweep

Wall Street loses USD 3.2Tn as AI stocks plunge after Democratic midterm sweep

Nasdaq 100 tumbles 6.4% as investors fear tighter regulation and a slowdown in spending on AI infrastructure