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Trump Plans Middle East Trip Amid Imminent Hostage Release

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump announced that he plans to travel to the Middle East on Sunday to mark the implementation of the...

East & South Asia

India to Reopen Embassy in Afghanistan After Three-Year Hiatus

India is set to upgrade its technical mission in Kabul to a full-fledged embassy, marking a major step toward restoring formal diplomatic relations...

West

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...

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Iran military warns US forces will be attacked if they enter Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN: Iran’s military said on Monday that US forces would be attacked if they entered the Strait of Hormuz, following US President Donald...

Donald Trump claims Iran wants Hormuz Strait reopened soon

Washington: Donald Trump said Iran had informed him it was in a “state of collapse” and was trying to determine its leadership situation,...

Trump Unimpressed by Iran’s New Plan to End Conflict: US Official

Washington: US President Donald Trump is unhappy with the latest Iranian proposal on resolving the two-month war, a US official said, dampening hopes...