Several countries extend oil cuts to boost prices
Riyadh: Russia, Saudi Arabia and several other OPEC+ members announced extensions to oil production cuts first announced in 2023 as part of an agreement among oil producers to boost prices following economic uncertainty. Plan to extend cuts to mid-20...
Pakistan sends another tranche of humanitarian aid to Gaza
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan dispatched seventh tranche of humanitarian assistance for Gaza, consisting of medicines winterised tents, tarpaulins and blankets. Relief goods were dispatched from South Asa Pakistan Terminal in Karachi by special flight of Pakis...
Palestinian FM slams Israel's opposition to recognition of Palestinian statehood
The Palestinian Foreign Ministry has strongly criticised Israel's recent vote to formalise its opposition to the "unilateral recognition" of Palestinian statehood. Responding to Israel's decision, the Palestinian Foreign Ministry emphasised that "the...
UN trade body says Gaza reconstruction estimated at $20bn
NEWYORK: A UN trade body official has said Gaza will need a new "Marshall Plan" to recover from the fighting between Israel and Hamas, adding that the damage from the conflict so far amounts to around $20 billion, Reuters reports. Speaking on the sid...
Israel frees two captives as airstrikes martyred 67 Palestinians
GAZA: Israel freed two Israeli-Argentinian hostages in Rafah under cover of airstrikes which local health officials said killed 67 Palestinians and wounded dozens in southern Gaza city, last refuge of about million displaced civilians. Joint operatio...
Gaza death toll nears 28,000, says Health Ministry
Gaza: Total of 27,947 Palestinians have been martyred and 67,459 have been injured in Israeli strikes on Gaza since October 7, Gaza Health Ministry has said in statement, Reuters reported. Some 107 Palestinians were martyred and 142 injured in past 2...
No Israel ties without recognition of Palestinian state
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has told United States it will not open diplomatic relations with Israel unless an independent Palestinian state is recognised on 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, its Foreign Ministry said. Riyadh reiterated its c...
CJCSC, Saudi Defence Minister discuss strategic, security issues
Rawalpindi: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza and Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud discussed strategic and security issues and opportunities to enhance defence cooperati...
Palestinians hope Blinken visit can deliver Gaza truce before Rafah assault
Gaza: “All we do is listen to news through small radios and view internet looking for hope. We hope that Blinken will tell Netanyahu enough is enough and we hope our factions decide in best interest of our people.” Top US diplomat met Sau...
China’s Afghan troubleshooter meets Pakistani officials
ISLAMABAD: Days after China officially accepted credentials of Bilal Karimi, Taliban-appointed Ambassador to China, President Xi Jinping’s close aide visited Islamabad, raising eyebrows about potential alignment of interests betwee China and Ta...
