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...
Iran proposes six strategic conditions to prevent war
TEHRAN: Iran has presented six strategic conditions aimed at preventing the escalation of conflict, according to unnamed Iranian officials speaking to domestic media. Officials said...
Tensions surge as Iran energy sites attacked post Trump U-turn
TEHRAN: Tensions in the Middle East escalated again as Iran reported fresh strikes on its energy infrastructure, despite a recent shift in stance by Donald...
Indonesia denies paying $1 billion for Gaza peace effort; President clarifies role is only peacekeeping
WEB DESK: President Joko Widodo of Indonesia has clarified that the country will not be paying a $1 billion fee to join the Gaza Peace...
Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt seek to mediate US-Iran tensions
ISLAMABAD: Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt have reportedly stepped in to facilitate diplomatic efforts aimed at calming the ongoing...
Crude oil prices decline globally as trump delay attacks on Iranian Power plants
WASHINGTON: In a surprising turn of events, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that military strikes on Iranian energy facilities would be postponed, leading to a...
Taliban punishments intensify, nearly 1,200 flogged in one year
KABUL: Authorities in Afghanistan under the Taliban carried out widespread corporal punishments over the past year, with at least 1,186 individuals flogged and six publicly...
Air defences breached: Iranian missiles injure nearly 100 in southern Israel”
ARAD: Nearly 100 people were injured after Iranian missile strikes hit southern Israel on Saturday, targeting the cities of Arad and Dimona. The attack came after...
Kim Jong-un’s 13-year-old daughter operates Tank during military drill
WEB DESK: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un made headlines recently by allowing his 13-year-old daughter, Kim Jae, to operate a military tank during a significant...
IRGC Claims Strike on US F-35 Amid Rising Tensions
TEHRAN: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced that it targeted and “heavily damaged” a US-made F-35 Lightning II aircraft over central Iran, in...
Top Iranian Guard spokesman eliminated in US-Israel airstrike
Tehran/Jerusalem: A senior spokesperson of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has been killed in ongoing strikes attributed to the United States and Israel, as...
Netanyahu pushes bold plan to route Middle East oil through Israel after Iran War
TEL AVIV: Benjamin Netanyahu has suggested that new oil and gas pipelines could be developed across the Arabian Peninsula to transport energy resources to Israeli...
Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 being celebrated across Middle East including KSA, UAE
RIYADH: Eid al-Fitr is being observed today across much of the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, as millions of Muslims...
Israel restricted palestinians from Al-Aqsa Eid prayer
WEB DESK: Israeli authorities have once again imposed restrictions on Palestinian worshippers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque during the Eid holidays. In Jerusalem, security forces reportedly...
Oil Prices spike, stocks fall as middle east conflict deepens
WEB DESK: Oil and financial markets faced renewed turbulence on Thursday as escalating tensions in the Gulf triggered a sharp rise in energy prices and...