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China’s envoy says Strait of Hormuz to take centre stage in Xi-Trump talks 

Chinese UN Ambassador Fu Cong said on Saturday that maintaining the ceasefire…

Yemen says oil tanker hijacked off Shabwa coast, heads towards Somali waters 

Yemen’s coast guard said on Saturday that the oil tanker had been…

Iran must urgently free Nobel laureate Mohammadi to get medical help, says Nobel Body

Iranian authorities must release Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi to her…

France to host international meet on Israeli-Palestinian conflict in June 

France will host an international meeting in June dedicated to the long-touted…

Activists on Gaza aid flotilla detained by Israel disembark on Crete 

Dozens of activists on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla which was intercepted by…

President, PM reaffirm commitment to workers’ rights on Labour Day

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to…

Iran rejects US ‘self-defence’ claim, calls action ‘act of aggression’ 

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei questioned the basis of US claim…

Iranian merchant union says 44 seafarers killed since war began 

At least 44 Iranian seafarers have been killed and 29 wounded since…

Mediators in Islamabad say fair US-Iran deal is within reach 

Mediators in Islamabad believe a fair deal is within reach and that…

Iran submitted latest proposal for negotiations with US to Pakistani mediators: State Media 

Iran has sent its latest proposal for negotiations with the United States…

Top Iranian, EU diplomats discuss evolving Mideast situation 

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with the European…

UN chief says Hormuz restrictions ‘strangling’ global economy

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz…

Death toll from Israeli attacks across Lebanon rises

At least 2,586 people have been killed and 8,020 wounded by Israeli…

European Central Bank keeps key interest rate on hold amid war

The European Central Bank has kept its key interest rate on hold,…

Israeli strike kills at least three people in northern Gaza

At least three people have been killed and one wounded in an…

Lebanon facing ‘severe’ food insecurity as conflict continues: WFP

Amid Israel’s attacks, Lebanon is currently experiencing one of the “most severe…

Hezbollah claims attack on Israeli tanks in Bint Jbeil

Hezbollah says it has targeted two Israeli Merkava tanks in the town…

Israeli army says interceptors launched during three incidents in southern Lebanon

The Israeli army says interceptors were launched at “suspicious aerial targets” during…

Lebanon’s president calls on Israel to stop attacks on civilians, paramedics

Lebanon’s President Aoun has stressed the need to pressure Israel to respect…

How much has Iran war really cost the US?

US Defense Secretary Hegset clashed with American lawmakers over cost of war…

Middle East war hit Pakistan’s two years of economic gains, says PM Sharif 

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the ongoing conflict in the Middle East…

Iran ‘better get smart soon’: Trump

US President Donald Trump warned Iran to “better get smart soon” as…

Iran executed 21, arrested 4,000 since start of Mideast war: UN

Iran has executed at least 21 people and arrested more than 4,000…

Trump meets with oil executives as Iran stalemate drags on, Axios Reports 

President Donald Trump and his top officials met with oil and gas…

Iran’s currency drops to record low level of 1.8 million rials to the dollar, ISNA Reports 

Iran’s currency dropped to a record low of 1,810,000 rials to the…

Pakistan warns of cascading crisis from Gaza to Hormuz, urges pressing diplomacy

Pakistan’s permanent envoy to the UN called for restraint, diplomacy and strict…

Security forces respond to cross-border aggression in Chaman sector 

Security forces responded to unprovoked cross-border aggression by Afghan Taliban and Fitna…

Report says Chinese fighter jet sales rise after their use in India-Pakistan conflict

Chinese firms that manufacture fighter jets saw their sales rise after gaining…

Hezbollah FPV drone targets Israeli troop carrier in southern Lebanon

Hezbollah has released footage said to show a first-person view (FPV) drone…

Palestinian media identify man killed in Israeli raid in Silwad

Earlier, the Israeli military said it killed a Palestinian fighter and arrested…