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As Nobel Peace Prize looms, Trump again hints he deserves it

The Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on Friday — just a day after a ceasefire deal in Gaza that many analysts believe...

Environment

Tsunami fears rise after powerful 7.4 quake hits southern Philippines

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Friday morning, triggering tsunami warnings across the region and sending residents in...

West Asia

Ceasefire approved by Israel after Hamas gains assurances to end conflict

Israel’s government has approved the first phase of a ceasefire agreement that includes a limited withdrawal from Gaza and an exchange of captives,...

East & South AsiaEconomy

UK and India ink $468m missile agreement to boost defence ties

Britain announced on Thursday the signing of a £350 million ($468 million) defence deal with India to supply the Indian Army with UK-manufactured...

Central AsiaGeoPolitics

Taliban spokesman confirms explosion in Kabul, denies major damage

KABUL: Several explosions were reported in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, late Thursday night, triggering a heavy security response and causing traffic disruptions across the...

West Asia

Trump signals potential trip to the Middle East amid peace efforts

CAIRO: United States President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he may travel to the Middle East later this week as peace talks...

West Asia

Youth-Led Protests Sweep Across Morocco Amid Rising Discontent

Morocco is witnessing growing political and social unrest as sixty prominent public figures — including academics, artists, and human rights activists — have...

East & South Asia

Afghan FM Muttaqi’s India trip aims to open new chapter in bilateral relations

KABUL: Afghanistan’s Taliban-appointed Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi departed for New Delhi on Wednesday for what marks the first official visit to India...

West Asia

Israel readies forces for Gaza ceasefire; Islamic Jihad hails deal as fruit of resistance

The Israeli military announced on Thursday that it has begun operational preparations to implement the newly agreed Gaza ceasefire deal, marking a significant...

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Israel and Lebanon extend fragile ceasefire amid stalled Iran negotiations

Israel and Lebanon extended a shaky ceasefire by three weeks, President Donald Trump said on Thursday, as the United States remained deadlocked in...

Iran ceasefire extended by Trump to allow time for diplomatic breakthrough via Pakistan

WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD: US President Donald Trump has announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran at the request of Pakistan, saying the move aims...

Iran warns of intensified military response if attacked by US or Israel

TEHRAN: Iran’s military has once again issued a strong warning to the United States and Israel against any act of aggression targeting the...