Pakistani athlete Arshad Nadeem made history at the Paris 2024 Olympics by winning the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw. Competing at the Stade de France, Nadeem secured the victory with an impressive throw of 92.97 meters, surpassing the previous Olympic record of 90.57 meters set by Andreas Thorkildsen in Beijing 2008.

This victory marks Pakistan’s first Olympic gold in 40 years. Nadeem, reflecting on his achievement, stated, “It was my day. I could have thrown it farther.”

Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, who watched the event live, praised Nadeem’s extraordinary accomplishment, celebrating both the gold medal and the new Olympic record.

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Türkiye’s Fidan Calls for Leaders’ Summit on Ukraine War

On May 30, 2025

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the recent peace talks in Istanbul have brought a new dimension to diplomatic efforts on Ukraine and proposed a leaders’ summit hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. “A summit with leaders from Russia, Ukraine, and the US could help achieve a long-term ceasefire,” he said.

Speaking at a joint press conference in Kyiv with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Fidan emphasized Türkiye’s ongoing diplomatic efforts, stating that President Erdoğan has been working actively since the war began. He added that talks in Istanbul on May 16 led to concrete results, including a prisoner swap.

Fidan shared insights from his prior visit to Moscow and said Russia is open to further talks on June 2. He stressed the importance of continuing momentum and involving international actors to build common ground for peace.

Fidan is also scheduled to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Andriy Yermak, Rustem Umerov, and representatives of the Crimean Tatar and Gagauz Turkish communities.

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