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ISLAMABAD: Talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad ended without an agreement after nearly 21 hours of intense negotiations, with US Vice President JD Vance saying the outcome represented a greater setback for Tehran than for Washington. The Iranian side has yet to issue an official statement on […]
ISLAMABAD: As global attention remains focused on Pakistan-hosted negotiations between the United States and Iran, several Indian media outlets have come under criticism for promoting what observers describe as misleading narratives while downplaying Islamabad’s diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions. Delegations from Iran and the United States have arrived in Pakistan […]
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday declared a “total and complete victory” following a two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran after weeks of intense conflict. In a telephone call with AFP, Trump expressed confidence in the deal, saying it was reached shortly before a deadline he […]
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, following discussions with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir, in a significant diplomatic development amid escalating Middle East tensions. The announcement came less than two hours before a deadline set by Trump for Tehran […]
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump issued strong warnings of possible destruction if Iran fails to comply with American demands, as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate. Trump claimed that the United States had achieved its objectives against Iranian targets and reiterated that Iran must not be allowed to […]
SHARJAH: Three Pakistani nationals were injured after debris from an intercepted projectile fell at Khor Fakkan Port, authorities said, as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif voiced concern and urged restraint. The Sharjah Government Media Bureau said a fire erupted at the port on Sunday after debris fell following a successful interception […]
WASHINGTON: Randy George was removed as Chief of Staff of the US Army on Thursday by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, in a rare move that marks one of the most significant shake-ups in the Pentagon’s senior leadership in recent years. According to US defence officials, the Pentagon confirmed that George, […]
LONDON: Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa met King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, where the monarch expressed support for Syria and its people, stressing the importance of national rebuilding and enhanced cooperation between the two countries. During his visit to the United Kingdom, Syrian president Al-Sharaa also held talks […]
MOSCOW: A Russian military transport aircraft crashed in Crimea, killing all 29 people on board, including crew members, according to Russian authorities. Russian news agencies, citing the Russian Ministry of Defence, reported on Wednesday that the aircraft was on a routine flight over the peninsula when contact was lost on […]
BEIJING: Chinese authorities have banned the practice of keeping cremated remains in residential apartments, a cost-cutting workaround adopted by some families to avoid rising funeral expenses. The so-called “bone-ash apartments” — housing units used as resting places for the deceased — had gained popularity as mourners took advantage of the […]