LONDON: Veteran politician Andy Burnham moved a step closer to becoming the United Kingdom’s next prime…
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Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body amid ceasefire efforts
Palestinian group Hamas on Monday announced the dissolution of the body that has governed the Gaza…
Iran’s Bandar Abbas airport resumes commercial flights after four-month closure
TEHRAN: Bandar Abbas International Airport in southern Iran has resumed commercial flight operations after remaining closed…
Iran–Qatar Maritime Cargo Route Resumes After Five-Month Suspension
A maritime cargo route between Iran’s Dayyer port and Qatar’s Al-Ruwais port has resumed operations after…
Massive funeral prayer held in Iran for martyred Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
TEHRAN: A mass funeral prayer was held on Sunday in Iran’s capital, Tehran, for the country’s…
Trump Praises America, Attacks ‘Communists’ in US 250th Anniversary Speech
WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump hailed America as the “crowning achievement” of human history during…
Pakistani Folk Musicians Pay Musical Tribute to America with a Unique National Anthem Fusion
In a remarkable display of cultural harmony and international friendship, Pakistani folk musicians have presented a…
Trump Says American Identity Faces ‘Renewed Attack’ in Patriotic US 250th Anniversary Speech
SOUTH DAKOTA: US President Donald Trump on Friday launched a sharp attack on what he described…
Huge Crowds Gather in Iran as Khamenei’s Funeral Ceremonies Begin
TEHRAN: Funeral ceremonies for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated in a US-Israeli…
India approves $5.46bn defence equipment purchase
NEW DELHI: India on Friday approved, in principle, the acquisition of a wide range of military…
Rights groups say Israel-Lebanon deal fails war crime victims
Human rights organisations have criticised the framework agreement signed between Israel and Lebanon last month, warning…
Bernie Sanders criticized influence of pro-Israel groups on US democracy
WASHINGTON: US Senator Bernie Sanders has questioned the influence of pro-Israel lobbying groups on American democracy,…
Israel planned to assassinate Iranian negotiators during talks with US, reports say
US officials believed Israel was planning to assassinate senior Iranian negotiators earlier this year while talks…
Lebanese President Rejects Any Territorial Concessions to Israel
BEIRUT: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun defended on Thursday negotiations with Israel, saying they were not a…
OIC Condemns Israeli Knesset Bill Restricting Mosques’ Call to Prayer
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has strongly condemned a bill passed by Israel’s Knesset that…
Iran warns ships in Strait of Hormuz to follow approved routes or face ‘forceful response’
Iran’s joint military command has issued a warning to vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz,…
Damascus café explosion kills five, injures sixteen, officials say
DAMASCUS: A bomb blast at a crowded cafe in central Damascus killed at least five people…
Iran warns US, Israel against attacks ahead of Khamenei funeral processions alternate heading
TEHRAN: An Iranian military commander warned the United States and Israel on Thursday against any attack…
Israeli parliament advances bill to restrict mosque calls to prayer over loudspeakers
JERUSALEM: Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, on Wednesday approved in a preliminary reading a bill that seeks…
One Week After Quakes, Rescue Teams Continue Search for Trapped Venezuelan
VENEZUELA: Hundreds of rescuers continued working late into Wednesday in a desperate effort to save a…
Unifil Says Peacekeepers Face Movement Restrictions in Southern Lebanon, Remain on Ground
BEIRUT: The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) has said that its peacekeepers are facing…
Iran Denies Direct Talks With US in Doha, Says Meetings Held With Qatar and Pakistan
TEHRAN: Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi has said that no meeting took place between the…
US warns Iran against regional threats, says Trump has ‘options’ to respond
WASHINGTON: US Vice President JD Vance has said that if Iran attempts to pursue actions that…
Israeli troops to stay in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, says defence minister
TEL AVIV: Israel says troops to remain in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza until further notice Israeli…