Truce talks only possible if Israel halts attacks: Hezbollah Chief
Beirut: Hezbollah Chief Naim Qassem said that only developments on battlefield, not political moves, would bring an end to hostilities between Lebanese armed group and Israeli military. “I will tell you very clearly, our conviction is that only...
Two candidates, 244m voters, 7 swing states: US elections 2024 by numbers
WASHINGTON: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump began frantic last push across US swing states, with less than 48 hours of campaigning left to secure decisive edge in bitterly fought and historically close presidential election. “Fate of our nation...
Iranian FM lands in Pakistan to discuss bilateral ties, ME affairs
Islamabad: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad for two-day official visit to enhance cooperation between Iran and Pakistan. Araghchi’s itinerary includes discussions on various issues, including trade, energy and...
Iranian protesters mark anniversary of 1979 US Embassy hostage crisis
Tehran: Iranian demonstrators gathered outside former US Embassy here to mark anniversary of 1979 hostage crisis that has for decades shaped relations between Washington and Tehran. Hostage crisis began in November 1979 following Islamic revolution l...
US election 2024: Trump leads in five swing states
New York: Excitement surrounding US presidential election is at its peak, with over 73 million early votes already cast, according to reports by American media. Polls show close race between candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, with only one to...
Iran hints ceasefire could temper its response to Israeli strikes on military sites
TEHRAN: Iran’s President said potential ceasefire between its allies and Israel “Could affect intensity” of Tehran’s response to Israel’s recent strikes on Iranian military sites. “If they (Israelis) reconsider the...
Gaza, Lebanon, Sudan face decades-long recovery amid ongoing conflicts: IMF
Dubai: Gaza, Lebanon and Sudan will take decades to recover from conflicts raging on their soil, International Monetary Fund said after downgrading region’s growth forecast. Israel’s military actions against Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in...
President Zardari fractures foot while deboarding plane at Dubai Airport
Dubai: President Asif Ali Zardari fractured his foot while deboarding an airplane upon arrival at Dubai International Airport, statement from President House said on Thursday. Following fall, he was immediately taken to hospital for treatment. After...
PM Shehbaz, Qatari Amir vow to foster cooperation, bilateral ties
Doha: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani visited exhibition ‘Manzar: Art and Architecture of Pakistan from 1940s to Today’ at National Museum of Qatar, according to Associated...
Israeli airstrikes martyred at least 30 in Gaza
Gaza: At least 30 Palestinians were martyred in Israeli military strikes across Gaza, mostly in north where one attack hit hospital, torching medical supplies and disrupting operations, enclave’s health officials said. Israel’s military h...
