“Trump going by Hollywood script war”: Foreign expert Waiel Awwad
Foreign expert Waiel Awwad said that US President Donald Trump does not even understand that Washington’s interest in the Gulf region is at “risk, and is “going by a Hollywood…
IDF strikes over 200 Iranian targets, 140 Hezbollah sites to dismantle military infrastructure
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have conducted a massive military operation targeting more than 200 infrastructure sites within Iran and an additional 140 Hezbollah assets across Lebanon. In a detailed…
Iranian tribesmen reportedly fire at US helicopters searching for missing crew member
Iranian tribesmen reportedly opened fire on American helicopters during a search operation for a missing crew member following the downing of a fighter jet over Iran, according to CNN. The…
Iran warns of “radioactive contamination” risk after strike near Bushehr nuclear plant
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has formally addressed a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, denouncing US-Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, including the recent targeting of the Bushehr nuclear…
Pope Leo XIV urges world to resist being “paralysed” by war, injustice at Easter Vigil
Pope Leo XIV, presiding over the Easter Vigil Mass at St Peter’s Basilica, has called on the global community to resist becoming desensitised to the scale of ongoing global hostilities…
Drone attack triggers fire at Kuwait’s Shuwaikh Oil Sector Complex; no injuries reported
A drone attack has triggered a fire at the Shuwaikh Oil Sector Complex, Al Jazeera reported on Sunday, citing Kuwaiti state media. Emergency services were immediately deployed to the site…
Pakistan: Transport, freight fares skyrocket by 65 per cent in KP
A massive surge in petroleum prices has triggered an unprecedented hike in passenger and goods transport fares across Pakistan, with increases ranging from 20 to 65 per cent, Dawn reported.…
White House seeks record USD 1.5 trillion for military amid ongoing war with Iran
The White House is seeking approximately USD 1.5 trillion for defence as part of a fiscal 2027 budget request, a proposal that would elevate military spending to its highest level…
“We hope that’s not going to happen”: Trump declines to specify US response if missing airman is harmed in Iran
President Donald Trump has withheld details regarding the potential US response should a missing crew member, forced to eject over Iran, be harmed or captured, The Independent reported. The President…
“Dilatory tactics”: Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi move IHC seeking urgent hearing of appeals in corruption cases
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his spouse, Bushra Bibi, have approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to request the prioritised scheduling of their appeals, Dawn reported. The couple is…
“Let the world judge”: Pezeshkian questions US sincerity after strike kills Iranian official’s wife
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has raised serious questions regarding the sincerity of US diplomatic efforts, following a lethal attack on the family of a prominent Iranian official. In a statement…
Pete Hegseth ousts US Army Chief Randy George; orders immediate retirement
United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has requested the immediate retirement of Army Chief of Staff General Randy George, according to sources familiar with the matter who spoke to…
“Pleased to host First DPM”: Jaishankar meets Russia’s Denis Manturov to boost strategic ties, discuss West Asia conflict
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar hosted Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov in the national capital to deliberate on the expanding dimensions of the India-Russia strategic partnership. In a…
‘Examining request from Bangladesh for supply of diesel’: MEA
Amid the conflict in West Asia and the Gulf region, which has resulted in a fuel crisis in several countries across the world, India on Thursday said that it has…
Nepal court grants two-day remand to former PM KP Oli in Gen-Z protest case
A court in Nepal has granted two-days remand to former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli for the atrocities committed during the Gen-Z protest last September. The bench of Judge Purushottam…
“Convey defeat”: Iran’s FM says US strikes on civilian sites show “enemy in disarray”
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has declared that recent military actions by the United States targeting non-military targets will fail to alter the Islamic Republic’s strategic stance. In a statement…
UK-led 40-nation coalition demands end to Hormuz blockade
The United Kingdom has convened foreign ministers from 40 nations to deliberate on strategies for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime artery currently obstructed by the ongoing conflict…
Strait of Hormuz open for Russia, says Putin’s aide as Moscow, Tehran coordinate over “key waterway”
Yuri Ushakov, a senior aide to President Vladimir Putin, has confirmed that the “Strait of Hormuz is open to Russia,” according to the Russian state-run TASS news agency. This assertion…
“They call me KING now”: Trump touts “phenomenal” record; mocks Macron in viral address
In a characteristically bold and self-assured display, US President Donald Trump has teased an upcoming address, promising to highlight his achievements in a grand fashion that has become a hallmark…
IED blast on motorcycle targets police in Pakistan’s Lakki Marwat; 9 injured
At least nine individuals, including four police personnel, sustained injuries following an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in the Serai Naurang town of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat district, Dawn reported.…
Iran’s President questions “America First” policy, calls Washington a “proxy for Israel” in open letter
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a direct appeal to the American public through an open letter, questioning whether Washington is truly prioritising “America First” or is merely functioning as…
India sends 1000 metric tons of rice to Burkina Faso as humanitarian aid
India has dispatched a consignment of 1000 metric tons of rice to Burkina Faso as humanitarian assistance, aiming to support food security for vulnerable communities and internally displaced persons. Sharing…
“No one can trust US diplomacy”: Tehran slams “satanic” war; confirms new leader Mojtaba Khamenei is “safe and sound”
The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has claimed that the United States was pulled into an aggressive conflict with Iran due to the instigation and strategic “miscalculations” of Israel. According…
“America doesn’t just compete, we dominate”: Trump hails historic Artemis II Moon mission as crew prepares for liftoff
A crew of four astronauts has boarded their spacecraft in anticipation of a historic voyage around the Moon. The launch is scheduled for 6:24 pm ET today from the Kennedy…
‘Trump is impatient’: US VP Vance issues “stern message” to Iran to reach deal or face “increased pressure”
US Vice President JD Vance has informed intermediaries acting between Washington and Tehran that President Donald Trump is “impatient” to secure an agreement to conclude the ongoing hostilities, according to…