Iran claims US jet downed, offers reward for Pilot
TEHRAN: Iranian authorities have launched a manhunt for a US pilot, claiming that Iran’s air defense systems shot down a US military jet on Friday....
Trump claims U.S. can quickly reopen Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump stated on Friday that the United States has the capability to reopen the Strait of Hormuz with just a bit more...
UN security council set to vote on Hormuz plan as China rejects use of force
WEB DESK: The United Nations Security Council is expected to vote on a draft resolution aimed at safeguarding commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz,...
Iran threatens ‘Devastating’ Retaliation as Trump warns intensified strikes
TEHRAN/WASHINGTON: Iran has vowed to launch “crushing” retaliatory attacks against the United States and Israel following fresh threats from US President Donald Trump to escalate...
Trump says Iran war nearing end, warns of intensified strikes
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump has claimed that the United States is close to achieving its key objectives in the ongoing war with Iran, while warning that...
Trump weighs U.S. exit from NATO over Iran dispute
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States is seriously contemplating withdrawing from the NATO alliance, following the alliance’s failure to support U.S....
Drone strike sparks massive blaze at Kuwait International Airport fuel tanks
WEB DESK: A suspected drone strike has hit Kuwait International Airport, igniting a major fire in fuel storage facilities, according to authorities. Officials from Kuwait...
Scientists create world’s smallest QR code for long-term data storage
WEB DESK: Researchers have engineered a microscopic QR code, smaller than most bacteria, offering a groundbreaking approach to data preservation. A team from Vienna University...
Donald Trump blasts European allies as rift deepens over Iran war
WASHINGTON: Tensions between the United States and its European allies have flared once again, as Donald Trump sharply criticized key partners for what he described...
US hits Isfahan military targets with Bunker-Buster Bombs as conflict escalates
TEHRAN: U.S. and Israeli forces carried out strikes on key military sites in Iran’s central Isfahan province early Tuesday, reportedly using powerful 2,000-pound bunker-buster bombs,...
Japan deploys long-range missiles near China amid rising tensions
TOKYO: Japan has stationed long-range missiles in its southwestern region close to China, a move aimed at strengthening its defense posture as relations between the...
Global oil market in turmoil as prices may surge to $200 per barrel
LONDON/NEW YORK: The global oil market is facing severe disruption following tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears that crude prices could climb as...
Iran confirms navy commander’s death as Trump says deal may be reached ‘soon’
American president says regime change in Iran has been achieved: US-Israel attacks hit Iran energy sites, cutting power to Tehran: UN peacekeeper killed in Lebanon:...
France condemns Houthi attacks on Israel, warns against escalation in Middle East
PARIS: France on Sunday condemned missile and drone attacks carried out by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Israeli targets, warning that their involvement risks further escalating...
Israeli strike in southern Lebanon kills three journalists amid escalating conflict
BEIRUT: An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon on Saturday killed three journalists who were reporting on the ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, according to...
Islamabad hosts key four-nationtalks to ease Middle East crisis
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has taken centre stage in regional diplomacy as it hosts a crucial four-nation meeting today aimed at reducing tensions in the Middle East,...
Pakistan convenes high-stakes diplomatic huddle on rising Iran–US tensions
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to host a crucial round of diplomacy as top foreign ministers from key regional players gather in the capital on March...
Ships paying up to $2 million for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN: Iran is allegedly working on a new mechanism that enables ships to traverse the Strait of Hormuz securely, despite the ongoing tensions with the...
Final moments captured”: Iranian media releases last image of Khamenei before death
TEHRAN: Iranian media outlets have shared an image they claim shows former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in his final moments before his death. Reports indicate...
Trump Issues urgent warning to Iran: Act now before It’s too late
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Iran, warning that the opportunity for negotiations is quickly slipping away. On Truth Social, Trump...