Iran responds to latest US peace offer amid ongoing talks
TEHRAN: Iran announced on Monday that it had replied to Washington’s latest peace initiative aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, while talks between the two...
Saudi Arabia officially announced Dhul-Hijah Moon
RIYADH: The lunar crescent for the month of Dhu al-Hijjah has been sighted in Saudi Arabia. Based on reports from Gulf media outlets, the initial...
Centcom Commander praises Pakistan for Its role in counterterrorism Cooperation
ISLAMABAD: The United States Central Command (Centcom) has commended Pakistan for its ongoing cooperation in counterterrorism efforts, calling Islamabad a “vital partner” in the regional...
Google’s Gemini Intelligence RAM criteria excludes some samsung, google foldables
WEB DESK: The Android community is abuzz with Google’s new Gemini Intelligence platform, which was prominently showcased at this week’s Android Show. The platform is...
Virat Kohli says he’ll skip world cup if asked to prove worth
WEB DESK: India batting star Virat Kohli has hinted that he may not feature in the 2027 Cricket World Cup if he feels the need...
U.S. Lawmaker claims 39 American Aircraft lost in Iran war, citing defence report
WEB DESK: U.S. Democratic Congressman Edward has acknowledged that the United States suffered significant aircraft losses during the Iran war, claiming that 39 American aircraft...
Trump arrives in China for high-stakes summit with Xi
BEIJING: U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in China on Wednesday for a high-profile summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking the first visit by an...
China confirms Trump’s three-day state visit to Beijing
BEIJING: China on Monday officially confirmed that US President Donald Trump will visit the country from May 13 to 15 for talks with Chinese President...
Iran delivers reply to US proposal through Pakistani mediation
WEB DESK: Iran has reportedly conveyed its response to a proposal from the United States through Pakistani intermediaries, according to Iranian state media, as diplomatic...
Australia bans BLA, leaders over terrorism in Pakistan
WEB DESK: Australia has announced sanctions against the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and three of its top officials. The Department of Foreign Affairs and...
Zardari, Shehbaz stress stronger support for vulnerable Groups
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have reiterated the government’s resolve to continue supporting vulnerable segments of society and tackling humanitarian...
US introduces UNSC draft resolution to ensure freedom of Navigation in Strait of Hormuz
WEB DESK: The United States has proposed a draft resolution in the UN Security Council to secure and defend freedom of navigation in the Strait...
Trump says Iran agreement within reach, warns military action remains an option
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said a diplomatic agreement with Iran remains within reach, but warned that military action could resume if negotiations collapse. Speaking...
Iran agrees to cease Uranium enrichment, export highly enriched Uranium: US Media
WASHINGTON: As per US officials and sources close to the White House, a preliminary agreement has been drafted between the United States and Iran to...
Iran says US responds to latest peace proposal amid rising tensions
WEB DESK: Iran has acknowledged receiving a response from the United States regarding its latest peace proposal, according to state-linked media reports. A spokesperson for...
Iran hit an American warship trying to enter Strait of Hormuz, US military denied Iranian claim
WEB DESK: US Central Command (Centcom) denies that one of its warships has been struck by two Iranian missiles. In a post on X, Centcom...
Pakistan assists in repatriation of Iranian ship crew handed over by US
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has facilitated the transfer of 22 crew members from the Iranian container vessel MV Touska, who were handed over by the United States...
Gunfire erupts outside Kapil Sharma’s café in Surrey, no injuries reported
WEB DESK: Gunfire erupted late Saturday night outside a café in Surrey, close to an eatery owned by comedian Kapil Sharma, raising fresh concerns about...
Jemima Goldsmith engaged to Irish Investor Cameron O’Reilly, wedding expected soon: British Newspaper
WEB DESK: Jemima Goldsmith has gotten engaged to Irish-born investor Cameron O’Reilly, and the couple is expected to marry soon. According to a British newspaper,...
Tehran sends 14-point peace proposal to U.S. covering regional conflicts, Hormuz framework
TEHRAN: Iranian media outlets have reported that Tehran has delivered a comprehensive 14-point peace proposal to the United States, aimed at halting conflicts across multiple...
Pakistan, other countries condemn Israeli attack on Global Sumud Flotilla
WEB DESK: The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of twelve countries including Pakistan have condemned in the strongest terms the Israeli assault on the Global Sumud...
US military to present Iran strike options to Trump, Axios reports
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump is set to receive a classified briefing on Thursday outlining possible military options against Iran, according to a report by Axios....
New Israeli maps expand restricted military zones across Gaza
JERUSALEM: Recently issued Israeli maps have revealed a significant expansion of restricted military areas in Gaza Strip, placing thousands of displaced Palestinians within zones where...
War would backfire if US resumes conflict, warns Mohsen Rezaei
TEHRAN: Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei has cautioned that any renewed conflict initiated by the United States would have severe consequences for its forces. Speaking about...
Deepak Perwani robbed thrice in 3 months, warns of rising Karachi crime
KARACHI: Renowned designer Deepak Perwani has raised concerns over the surge in crime across Karachi after revealing he has been targeted three times in the...
WSJ reports Trump plans extended blockade of Iran
WASHINGTON: According to the Wall Street Journal, President Donald Trump has instructed U.S. security officials to prepare for an extended naval blockade of Iran’s ports,...
Iran says US can no longer ‘Impose’ policies on other nations
TEHRAN: Iran declared on Tuesday that the United States no longer holds the power to enforce its policies on other nations, as Washington reviews a...
Death toll climbs to 14 after train collision near Jakarta
JAKARTA: Authorities in Indonesia have confirmed that at least 14 people were killed and 84 others injured following a train collision near Jakarta. Rescue teams...
Pahalgam Incident: Allegations surface after claimed leak of Intelligence document
RAWALPINDI: Allegations regarding the involvement of India’s intelligence agency, RAW, in what is being described as a “false flag operation” in Pahalgam have emerged following...
Trump halts envoys’ Pakistan trip, casting doubt on Iran peace push
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has called off a planned visit by senior US envoys to Pakistan, dampening expectations of progress in efforts to ease tensions...
Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon, leaving four killed
WEB DESK: At least four people were killed in southern Lebanon after Israeli airstrikes targeted separate locations, according to the country’s health ministry, despite a...
Araqchi Likely in Islamabad Tonight as Pakistan Pushes Fresh Iran-US Ceasefire Diplomacy
ISLAMABAD: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is expected to arrive in Islamabad late Friday with a delegation as Pakistan intensifies diplomatic efforts aimed at advancing...
Hormuz tensions push global oil prices higher amid supply fears
WEB DESK: Global oil prices surged sharply as rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz fueled concerns over disruptions to energy supplies, sending Brent crude...
Treaty undermined or strategic pressure? Rethinking India’s Indus waters approach
WEB DESK: India’s move to place the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in suspension under security justifications raises serious legal and strategic concerns, as the treaty...
Fuel prices surged 4% as Strait of Hormuz remain closed by Iran
WEB DESK: Oil prices increased more than 4% on Thursday after Iran signaled it would keep the Strait of Hormuz closed as long as a...
Iran-US Maritime clash deepens with tanker diversions
WASHIINGTON: The United States has reportedly intercepted multiple Iranian-flagged oil tankers in Asian waters, intensifying pressure on Tehran as regional tensions remain high. According to...
Iran executes man convicted of ties to Mossad
TEHRAN: Iran announced on Wednesday that it had executed a man convicted of having connections to Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency, amid escalating tensions with Israel...
Limited shipping movement through Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing blockade
WEB DESK: The flow of maritime traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz remained largely restricted on Tuesday, with only three vessels reported to have...
Iran declines negotiations over hormuz blockade, seizes two vessels amid maritime tensions
TEHRAN: Iran’s ambassador to the UN, Amir Saeid Iravani, indicated that Tehran has received signals suggesting Washington might be open to ending the ongoing blockade...
Trump extends Iran ceasefire at Pakistan’s request, awaits ‘unified proposal’
WASHIINGTON: US president Donald Trump says giving Tehran time to negotiate; US blockade of Iran’s ports will continue President Donald Trump extended the US ceasefire...
Iran calls on UN to denounce US seizure of cargo vessel
TEHRAN: Iran has urged the United Nations to formally condemn the United States after its navy seized an Iranian cargo ship, describing the move as...
Khatam al-Ambiya Commander: Iran prepared to respond firmly to any hostile acts
TEHRAN: General Abdulali, the head of the Iranian military’s joint Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters, has declared that Iran is ready to deliver an immediate and firm...
Trump warns Iran of ‘unprecedented consequences’, insists talks are inevitable
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has expressed strong confidence that Iran will eventually come to the negotiating table, warning that failure to do so would...
Global oil prices surge by 7 percent
WEB DESK: Worldwide, crude oil prices have risen sharply amid concerns over tensions between the United States and Iran. The increase comes after reports of...
Attacker killed after firing incident at Engineer Mirza’s academy in Jhelum
RAWALPINDI: A gunman who opened fire near the Quran and Sunnah Academy of prominent religious scholar Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza in Jhelum was shot According...
Iran rejects claims of sending enriched Uranium to US
TEHRAN: Iran has firmly dismissed any possibility of transferring enriched nuclear material to the United States, with a senior official calling the idea unacceptable and...
Masoud Pezeshkian defends Iran’s Nuclear rights amid ongoing tensions with Trump
TEHRAN: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has strongly defended his country’s right to pursue nuclear technology, rejecting remarks by US President Donald Trump as unjustified and...
Iran reimposes tight control over strait of hormuz amid ongoing US blockade
TEHRAN: Iran’s central military command announced on Saturday that it has reinstated “strict management” of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, reversing its earlier decision...
Donald Trump warns US blockade on Iran will continue if no deal reached
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has warned that Washington will keep its blockade on Iranian ports in place if ongoing negotiations fail to produce a...
8 killed in Indonesia helicopter crashed
JAKARTA: A helicopter crash in Indonesia has left eight people dead after the aircraft went down in a remote forested area shortly after takeoff. According...