Says MoU requires the US and Iran to ‘meet regularly’ to resolve outstanding issues Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani called Monday for caution amid the ongoing talks between the United States and Iran, warning that “external circumstances” could still affect negotiations despite the “will” on both sides. “We must be cautious,…
Lamine Yamal scored Spain’s first goal of the 2026 World Cup. Photo: AFP ATLANTA: Lamine Yamal’s return sparked Spain’s World Cup into life as the European champions ran riot to beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta. Making his first start in two months after a hamstring injury, Yamal ended La Roja’s long wait for a World Cup goal…
Appreciates the trust reposed by Iran and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in handling the matter for their nationals Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday announced the successful repatriation of eight Iranian fishermen who had been rescued at sea after their boat ran aground. In a post on his official X, FM…
High-Level Committee established to provide political oversight, and start of further technical negotiations Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif alongside the Iranian delegation in Bürgenstock, Switzerland for US-Iran technical talks. PHOTO: SHEHBAZ SHARIF/X Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday welcomed the “successful conclusion” of the first High-Level Committee meeting held under the framework of the Islamabad Memorandum…
Qatar’s Interior Ministry said in a statement that 54 people have been injured QatarEnergy’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) production facilities, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar March 2, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Fifty-four people were injured, and 18 are missing after an explosion at Qatar’s massive Ras Laffan liquefied natural…
Discussions, at initial stages and progressing fast, include the potential sale of air defence system Akashteer The Indian Army’s BrahMos missile launcher is displayed during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, January 26, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The Indian government is in talks with the UAE to sell some of its flagship defence systems,…
Actor reflects on hidden struggles behind public moments, journey with chronic illness Actor Mamya Shajaffar took to Instagram to reflect on the often hidden realities of living with chronic illness, drawing from her own experience with lupus. Shajaffar posted a video on Instagram with the caption, “Unrelatable for most.” In the video, she said, “A…
. ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party (PP) won a landslide victory in legislative polls held June 1, the election commission said Sunday, giving it almost 90 percent of the seats. Abiy has led Ethiopia since 2018, and is increasingly criticised for growing authoritarianism, in contrast to his early years when he…
Greater Manchester mayor’s parliamentary election victory boosts hopes of reversing Labour’s declining support British Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives a media statement at Downing Street in London, Britain, April 30, 2026. REUTERS Prime Minister Keir Starmer could on Monday set out a timetable for his departure and usher in an orderly transfer of power to…
The White House has no immediate comment when asked if high-level talks have wrapped for now US Vice President JD Vance speaks next to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani prior to a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock…