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