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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will host the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt from March 29–30 for “in-depth discussions” on regional issues, including...
ByNews DeskMarch 28, 2026Washington: At least 12 U.S. soldiers were wounded, two seriously, in an Iranian strike on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, US...
ByNews DeskMarch 28, 2026WASHINGTON: Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could resume as soon as Iran stops threatening international navigation, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio...
ByNews DeskMarch 27, 2026China’s embassy said it had no information to provide on the announcement of the visit. Beijing normally does not detail Xi’s schedule more...
ByNews DeskMarch 26, 2026Ongoing US-Israel War on Iran The war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran continues to escalate, with strikes and missile...
ByNews DeskMarch 25, 2026NEW YORK: Israel is not directly participating in the potential negotiations between the United States and Iran announced by US President Donald Trump,...
ByNews DeskMarch 24, 2026BOGOTA: At least eight people were killed after a military aircraft belonging to the Colombian Air Force crashed shortly after takeoff in the...
ByNews DeskMarch 24, 2026TEXAS: A powerful explosion triggered a massive fire at a major oil refinery in Port Arthur, prompting authorities to declare an emergency in...
ByNews DeskMarch 24, 2026TEHRAN: Iran’s military said on Monday that US forces would be attacked if they entered the Strait of Hormuz, following US President Donald...
ByNews DeskMay 4, 2026Washington: Donald Trump said Iran had informed him it was in a “state of collapse” and was trying to determine its leadership situation,...
ByNews DeskApril 28, 2026Washington: US President Donald Trump is unhappy with the latest Iranian proposal on resolving the two-month war, a US official said, dampening hopes...
ByNews DeskApril 28, 2026