The U.S. designated Pakistan a major non-NATO ally in 2004 but tensions rose again after Tulsi Gabbard labeled Pakistan a potential future missile threat in a 2026 intelligence report, despite remaining a key regional ally with nuclear capabilities.
Gustavo Petro is facing scrutiny from U.S. authorities, as federal prosecutors in New York have opened preliminary investigations into alleged links between his political circle and drug trafficking networks. However, the inquiries remain in their early stages, and no formal charges have been filed. The probe reportedly examines whether Petro or individuals close to him had any contact with narcotraffickers,
On March 24, 2026, US President Trump declared that “this war has been won” and “They can’t do a thing about it ... they’re totally defeated. We killed their Navy in three days, done... They’re wiped out, militarily they’re dead” indicating Iran’s desire for a deal. However in a statement on 9 March, Trump also said, “I think the war is very complete, pretty much...
On 19 March 2026, the foreign ministers of Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Pakistan held talks in Riyadh, on the sideline of a summit of Islamic countries, and discussed ways to combine their strengths for the first time.
