UK Leads Global Talks to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions and Energy Crisis

LONDON: Keir Starmer announced that Britain will convene a meeting of around 35 countries this week…

US Leaders Slam Trump’s Iran War Speech as “Unplanned, Reckless & Dangerous”

Washington: A wave of sharp criticism has emerged from across the American political spectrum following President…

Trump claims Iran war goals nearing completion, vows to ‘finish job’

WASHINGTON: In an address to the nation that echoed his previous statements, President Donald Trump claimed…

Russian military transport plane crashes in Crimea, killing 29

Moscow: A Russian An-26 military transport plane crashed into a cliff in Crimea, killing 29 people…

US Deploys 82nd Airborne Troops to Middle East Amid Iran War

WASHINGTON: Thousands of soldiers from the US Army’s elite 82nd Airborne Division have begun arriving in…

Qatar Suspends Visa-on-Arrival Facility for Pakistanis

DOHA: The visa-on-arrival facility for Pakistani citizens travelling to Qatar has been suspended, Dunya News reported.…

Trump Open to Ending Iran War Despite Hormuz Closure: Report

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has told aides he is willing to end the war with…

UN Calls for Probe into Deadly Gang Raid in Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE: At least 70 people were killed and 30 others injured in an attack near Petite-Rivière…

US Strikes Weapons Depot in Isfahan Using 2,000-Pound Bombs

Tehran: The United States has carried out an airstrike on Isfahan, Iran, deploying 2,000-pound bunker-buster bombs,…

Iran confirms death of IRGC Navy chief Tangsiri after US‑Israeli strikes

TEHRAN: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed the martyrdom of Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, its…

Donald Trump signals possible Iran deal, keeps military option open

WASHINGTON: Tensions remain high in the Middle East as diplomatic and military fronts continue to unfold…

Benjamin Netanyahu restores access after church leader barred in Jerusalem

JERUSALEM: Israel has said that the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Pierbattista Pizzaballa, will regain access to…

Anti-Trump Demonstrations Spread to Europe

WASHINGTON: Large-scale protests against US President Donald Trump erupted across the United States and several European…

Ousted Venezuelan Leader Maduro Speaks From US Jail

CARACAS: Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores said they feel “steadfast” and…

Pentagon Prepares for Weeks-Long Ground War in Iran

Washington: The United States is significantly escalating its military posture in the Middle East as the…

Thai Prime Minister Announces Deal With Iran on Hormuz Shipping

BANGKOK: Thailand has reached an agreement with Iran to allow Thai oil vessels safe passage through…

Houthis Fire First Missile at Israel, Opening New Front in Middle East War

Yemen: Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for their first missile attack on Israel since the…

Nepal Swears In Rapper Shah as New Prime Minister

Kathmandu: Balendra Shah, a rapper-turned-politician popularly known as Balen, was sworn in as Nepal’s prime minister…

Mass Protests Expected Across US as Anger Mounts Against Donald Trump

MINNEAPOLIS: Mass protests are expected to sweep across the United States on Saturday, as millions prepare…

North Korea and Belarus signed “Friendship” Treaty During Lukashenko Visit

PYONGYANG: North Korea and Belarus have formalized their partnership with the signing of a “Friendship and…

Oil Prices Ease on Iran Strike Pause, But Investors Remain Cautious

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he would postpone strikes on Iran’s energy…

Powerful Thunderstorms Illuminate Skies Across UAE

DUBAI: A powerful storm system swept across the United Arab Emirates overnight, unleashing heavy rain, strong…

War in Iran Releases Millions of Tonnes of CO₂, Study Finds

ISLAMABAD: A new analysis has warned that the ongoing Iran conflict has triggered a significant surge…

US–China Summit Set for Beijing After Trip Delay

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump is set to visit China in May for a meeting with…