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WEB DESK: Iran and Oman are discussing a proposed agreement that could give Tehran a greater role in overseeing ships entering the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, according to senior Iranian and regional officials, as diplomatic efforts continue to ease tensions in the region. According to Reuters, discussions […]
CAIRO/WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a “historic” agreement aimed at the phased disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, but uncertainty remains over whether the proposal will be accepted by Israel and fully implemented by the Palestinian group. In a post on Truth Social, Trump […]
MUMBAI: India has summoned senior officials of Meta to explain why a Facebook post by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was temporarily restricted last week, a senior government official said on Thursday. The post, which contained a video message shared by Modi on Instagram before being cross-posted to Facebook, was briefly […]
WASHINGTON: The United States on Wednesday imposed a fresh round of Iran-related sanctions, targeting 10 entities and eight additional tankers over what it said were Tehran’s efforts to generate revenue through shipping activities in the Strait of Hormuz. According to the US Treasury Department, six of the sanctioned entities are […]
DUBAI/CAIRO: The United States and Saudi Arabia launched joint military strikes against Iran-aligned armed groups in Iraq on Wednesday, marking Washington’s first military action in the Middle East since President Donald Trump suspended the bombing campaign against Iran last week. The strikes targeted Iran-backed factions in Iraq following what US […]
DUBAI: Oman has presented Iran with a Gulf-backed proposal to regulate shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, including a system of voluntary transit fees, as regional powers seek to stabilise one of the world’s busiest energy corridors, according to a Gulf source and a Western diplomat. The initiative aims to […]
DUBAI: Iran has said it has not requested the resumption of talks with the United States, insisting that no direct negotiations are currently taking place despite ongoing mediation efforts. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday that Tehran had not sought renewed dialogue with Washington. “It’s not in […]
WEB DESK: Iran said on Sunday that it had made progress in negotiations with Oman over the management of the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic waterway through which a significant share of the world’s oil and gas supplies passes. The latest round of discussions comes after the United States resumed […]
WEB DESK: The Gen-Z-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Saturday announced the end of its nationwide protest against alleged examination paper leaks after the Indian government agreed to accept the students’ key demands. The decision followed successful negotiations between government representatives and student leaders, according to a CJP spokesperson. The […]
NEW DELHI: India’s youth-led Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) declared a partial victory on Saturday after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned, but vowed to continue nationwide protests until its remaining demands are fulfilled. CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke said the movement would not end with the minister’s resignation, calling for compensation of […]