White House denies nuclear strike claims as tensions rise ahead of Trump deadline
WASHINGTON: The White House has rejected speculation that recent comments by U.S. Vice President JD Vance hinted at a potential nuclear strike on Iran, as...
Islamabad set to host US–Iran talks as ceasefire framework gains momentum
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States, confirming that Islamabad will host high-level negotiations on April...
Global leaders applaud Pakistan’s role in securing US–Iran ceasefire
ISLAMABAD: World leaders on Wednesday commended Pakistan for its diplomatic efforts after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire aimed at opening...
Trump agrees to two-week Iran ceasefire following Pakistan’s diplomatic push
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, stepping back from imminent military action just hours before a key deadline tied to...
Russia, China veto Bahrain’s resolution to open the Strait of Hormuz in the UN security council
WEB DESK: Russia and China have vetoed Bahrain’s proposed resolution to open the Strait of Hormuz at the United Nations Security Council. According to Arab...
15 US personnel injures at Kuwait military base in Iranian Drone attack amid rising regional tension
KUWAIT CITY: An Iranian drone strike targeted the Ali Al Salem air base in Kuwait, causing injuries to fifteen American service members, according to a...
Tensions escalate as US-Israel launch fresh strikes on Iran’s Petrochemical Hub; Iran warns of radiation dangers
WEB DESK: In a series of renewed assaults, US and Israeli forces targeted Iran’s critical petrochemical sector once again, resulting in five fatalities and 170...
Oil prices rise amid rising tensions between US, Iran
WEB DESK: Crude oil prices continued their upward trajectory on Tuesday, driven by escalating rhetoric from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Iran. Trump issued stern...
Trump criticizes NATO as ‘Paper Tiger,’ revives Greenland annexation claim
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday sharply criticized the NATO alliance, accusing member states of failing to support Washington during the conflict with Iran...
Pakistan’s mediation in Iran conflict reaches ‘Critical Phase,’ says Envoy
ISLAMABAD: Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan has said that Islamabad’s diplomatic push to de-escalate the ongoing conflict is entering a decisive phase. In a message shared...
Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal, warns against further aggression
TEHRAN: Iran has dismissed the United States’ recent call for a ceasefire, warning that any pauses in hostilities would only give adversaries the opportunity to...
Iran, U.S. consider Pakistan-backed proposal for immediate ceasefire
ISLAMABAD: Iran and the United States have received a fresh proposal aimed at halting ongoing hostilities, with the plan potentially taking effect as early as...
Iran confirms death of IRGC intelligence Chief in reported attack
TEHRAN: Iranian state media on Monday confirmed the death of Majid Khademi, a senior commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), though details surrounding...
Oil prices surge amid Middle East tensions, Hormuz disruptions
WEB DESK: Global crude oil markets opened the week on a strong note, with prices climbing further as escalating conflict in the Middle East fuels...
Mediators intensify push for 45-day Iran–U.S. ceasefire
WEB DESK: Efforts to broker a temporary halt in hostilities between Iran and the United States have gained momentum, as mediators circulate a Pakistan-backed proposal...
Trump signals possible Iran deal by Monday amid tensions, threats
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that a potential agreement with Iran could be reached by Monday. According to Fox News, following an interview with...
Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum to Iran over Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump has escalated tensions with Iran, warning Tehran to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or face what he called...
Trump claims second downed US Airman rescued safely in Iran operation
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump announced Sunday that a second American airman shot down inside Iran has been successfully rescued and is “safe and sound” after a...
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...
Iranian revolutionary Guards Navy Chief killed in Israeli airstrike amid ongoing Gulf conflict
TEHRAN: Israel has confirmed that a targeted airstrike eliminated Alireza Tangsiri, head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards navy, in a precision operation announced by Israel...
Iran evaluates US peace proposal but stops short of talks, signals conditions
TEHRAN: Iran is reviewing a U.S. plan aimed at ending the ongoing Gulf conflict, yet has made clear it does not intend to directly enter...
Trump seeks quick end to Iran conflict within weeks: US Media
WEB DESK: Donald Trump is aiming to bring the ongoing conflict with Iran to a close within the next four to six weeks, according to...
Qasim Khan urges EU to revise Pakistan’s GSP+ status, sparks major controversy
ISLAMABAD: Qasim Khan, son of former prime minister Imran Khan, urged the European Union to reconsider Pakistan’s GSP+ trade status. The development has drawn sharp...
Iran conducts 81st wave of operation Wadae Sadiq 4, fires missiles at over 70 Israeli targets
TEHRAN: Iran’s Islamic revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has said in the statement, the 81st wave of missile attacks targeted over 70 Israeli sites. According to...
Pakistan delivered U.S. Proposal to Iran as potential talks venue considered
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reportedly delivered a proposal from the United States to Iran, a senior Iranian source told Reuters on Wednesday, ahead of possible negotiations...
World Cup twist: New Zealand willing to move Iran opener beyond U.S. borders
WEB DESK: Players from New Zealand national football team have indicated they are flexible about relocating their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup...
Pakistan denounces sentences given to Kashmiri leader Asiya Andrabi, Associates
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly criticized the recent sentencing of Kashmiri activist Asiya Andrabi and two other women by an Indian court, calling the decision a...
Iran launches missile strikes across region, targets Israel, US bases
TEHRAN: Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has claimed responsibility for a new wave of missile and drone attacks targeting Israel and multiple locations hosting...
US sends 15-point peace proposal to Iran via Pakistan: Report
TEHRAN: The United States has reportedly delivered a 15-point peace proposal to Iran through Pakistan, The development comes as Donald Trump expressed optimism about ending...
Karachi to Rohri railway track to be upgraded in next three years: Hanif Abbasi
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has earned record-breaking revenue of four hundred and eighty million rupees from passenger trains during the three days of Eid. According to...
Bagher Zolghadr named as new head of Iran’s top national security body
TEHRAN: Iran announced on Tuesday the appointment of Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, a former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), as the new head...