Initial phase of Gaza peace deal approved by Israel and Hamas
Israeli and Palestinian negotiators have reached agreement on the first phase of a ceasefire deal for Gaza, paving the way for the hostages’...
Landslide kills 15 bus passengers in India
At least 15 people were killed late Thursday after a massive landslide struck a passenger bus in India’s northern state of Himachal Pradesh,...
Indian Students Drive Sharp Decline in US University Visas
WASHINGTON: The United States has recorded a steep 19 percent decline in student visa issuance this August, marking a significant setback for global...
World Bank warns new US tariffs may drag South Asia’s economy in 2026
The World Bank has warned that rising US tariffs on Indian exports could weigh heavily on South Asia’s economic outlook in 2026, potentially...
Pressure Mounts on Macron to Resolve Political Turmoil
PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron is facing mounting pressure — even from within his own political circle — to resolve the country’s deepening...
Syrian Government Announces Truce with Kurdish Forces
DAMASCUS: Syria has announced a comprehensive ceasefire with Kurdish forces following a meeting between President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi after...
Talks on Trump’s Gaza Deal Continue as Hamas Sets Out Demands
SHARM EL-SHEIKH/DOHA: On the second anniversary of Israel’s renewed assault on Gaza, Hamas announced that it is willing to reach an agreement based...
Keir Starmer Visits India to Strengthen Ties After Trade Pact
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in India on Wednesday, marking his first official visit to the country since taking office and months...
Pakistan’s Mushtaq Ahmad Khan Released After Detention by Israeli Forces
ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistani senator and delegation leader Mushtaq Ahmad Khan has been released from Israeli custody and has safely reached Jordan, according to...
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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...
