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Casualties in Lebanon rise to 2,294

The number of people killed in Israeli attacks in Lebanon has increased…

Trump claims Iran agreed to ‘never’ close Strait of Hormuz again

The US president claims that Iran has “agreed to never close the…

China urges Israel, Lebanon to ‘act with sense of responsibility’ amid ceasefire  

China called on Israel and Lebanon to “act with a sense of…

Israel says military operation against Hezbollah ‘still not complete’

Israel’s defence minister said the campaign against the Lebanese group Hezbollah was…

Israel says residents returning to south Lebanon will have to leave if fighting resumes

Israel warned that thousands of displaced Lebanese civilians returning home as a…

US defence chief Hegseth slams ‘unpatriotic’ media over Iran war  

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth sharply criticised media coverage of the Iran…

Women, girls made up unusually high share of Gaza war deaths: UN

An average of at least 47 women and girls were killed each…

Syria seeks security deal guaranteeing Israel’s withdrawal to 1974 borders: President al Sharaa

Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa said on Friday that Damascus is seeking…

Pakistan calls for swift restoration of Strait of Hormuz shipping at UN

Pakistan has called for the swift restoration of normal shipping through the…

Trump says he may go to Islamabad if Iran deal reached

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that if a deal with…

Iran-linked ships take new route into Gulf amid US blockade of Hormuz

At least two US-sanctioned vessels linked to Iran entered the Gulf through…

Saudi Arabia announces additional $3bn financial deposit for Pakistan

Saudi Arabia on Thursday announced an additional $3 billion deposit to the…

Field Marshal Munir visits Iran army’s headquarters in Tehran

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field…

Pakistan Navy successfully test-fires indigenously developed anti-ship missile

Pakistan Navy has successfully carried out a live weapon firing of an…

Mediator Pakistan urges against speculation over US-Iran peace talks date

Pakistan on Thursday urged the media against speculation regarding the schedule of…

Fighter jets escort PM Sharif’s aircraft on arrival in Qatar

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received a ceremonial fighter jet escort from the…

PM Sharif reaches Turkiye on third leg of his tri-nation trip

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Turkiye’s Antalya on the third leg…

Trump says Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire 

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said in a post on Truth…

Israeli air, drone attacks hit southern Lebanon

An Israeli drone has hit the town of al-Babliya in the Sidon…

Trump turns on Meloni, saying she lacks ‘courage’ over US-Israel war on Iran

United States President Donald Trump has attacked Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni,…

Russia ready to help China with energy ahead of Putin’s visit, says FM  

Russia is ready to increase energy supplies to China ahead of an…

Iran used Chinese spy satellite to target US bases across Middle East, Reports FT

Iran secretly acquired a Chinese spy satellite in late 2024 that allowed…

30 projectiles fired from Lebanon towards northern Israel: Report 

At least 30 projectiles were fired from Lebanon towards northern Israel in…

Saudi Arabia to inject $3B into Pakistan as UAE debt deadline looms

Pakistan’s finance minister confirmed late on Tuesday that Saudi Arabia has agreed…

US says Iran port blockade fully implemented

US President Donald Trump has said the war in Iran was “very…

Trump signals US-Iran war is ‘over’, Fox News reports

US President Donald Trump has signalled that the war with Iran is…

European nations, Australia condemn Israeli strikes on Lebanon, back de-escalation

A group of European nations and Australia condemned “in the strongest terms”…

PTI chief urges govt for ‘domestic ceasefire’ amid efforts to end US-Iran conflict

Lauding the government’s mediation efforts to broker temporary ceasefire between the US…

Italy suspends defence cooperation deal with Israel

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday her government had suspended…

PM Sharif set to undertake three-nation visit’ amid Middle East tensions

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to undertake a three-nation visit, beginning…