International

Pakistan and Turkiye are moving beyond traditional friendship in 2026, with defence cooperation, trade goals and regional diplomacy giving the relationship a sharper strategic shape.

Pakistan and Norway agreed to deepen cooperation on counterterrorism, legal migration, police training and mutual legal assistance during high-level talks.

Norway has praised Pakistan's mediation role between Washington and Tehran, reinforcing Islamabad's growing diplomatic profile in the conflict.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spent much of a meeting with China's foreign minister discussing plans for an upcoming Trump-Xi Washington summit, notably without raising President Trump's claims of election interference.

Morgan Rogers has left Aston Villa for Chelsea in a £117m transfer, signing a seven-year contract and becoming the club’s record signing

Foreign Office figures indicate that UK bilateral aid to several African countries could fall sharply over the next three years, with some reductions reaching 90%