Iran demanded compensation from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, and Jordan, alleging they aided US-Israeli strikes A paramedic walks among the rubble at a site damaged in an Israeli strike, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the US-Israeli conflict with Iran continues, in Nabatieh, Lebanon, March 25, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS There have been…
US Secretary of State is set to attend the meeting between Israeli ambassador to the US and his Lebanese counterpart Lebanon. Photo: AFP (file) Israeli and Lebanese envoys will meet in Washington on Tuesday as Israel presses its war on Hezbollah, a diplomatic milestone overshadowed by conflicting agendas, with Israel ruling out a ceasefire and…
A4E urges EU to monitor jet fuel supplies, temporarily suspend carbon market for aviation, scrap certain taxes A Lufthansa Airbus 380 refuelling at Frankfurt airport on July 12, 2013. PHOTO: REUTERS European airlines have urged the European Union to step in with emergency measures to tackle repercussions from the Iran war, including widespread airspace closures…
Canada’s Liberals clinch majority, solidifying Carney’s leadership until 2029 Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. PHOTO: REUTERS Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney secured a parliamentary majority for his Liberal government on Monday, a win that he has said will help him deal more effectively with the trade war started by US President Donald Trump. It will…
Although original context of the video could not be conclusively determined, it was traced as far back as May 2022 Video claiming it shows US Navy ships blocking the Strait of Hormuz is old. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB Multiple people were sharing a video on social media platform X since Monday, claiming it shows US Navy ships…
Broad-based rally fuelled by de-escalation hopes as investors turn optimistic about global peace KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened on a distinctly bullish note as a renewed whisper of global calm set the tone for trading on Tuesday. The benchmark KSE-100 Index surged sharply in early hours, reflecting a wave of optimism among investors….
Calls for sovereignty, rule of law, balanced development during UAE, Spain engagements Chinese President Xi Jinping meets Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on April 14, 2026. Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday put forward a four-point proposal to promote peace and stability…
. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Beijing on March 31, 2026. Courtesy: CGTN ISLAMABAD: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday felicitated Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Pakistan’s dedicated efforts to promote peace and stability across the region, the Ministry…
Cruise missiles flew for about 7,869 to 7,920 seconds, anti-warship missiles for about 1,960 to 1,973 seconds The latest launches are North Korea’s fourth and fifth known ballistic missile tests this year [AFP] North Korea conducted another test of strategic cruise missiles and anti-warship missiles on Sunday as part of operational efficiency trials of its…
US President Donald Trump speaks to the media before boarding Air Force One on his way to Virginia, at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, US, April 10, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS ROME: Pope Leo XIV said on Monday he was not afraid of the US administration and would continue speaking out against war, after US President Donald Trump’s…