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...