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Netanyahu orders direct Lebanon talks as Beirut death toll rises to 303
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he has instructed his Cabinet to begin direct negotiations with Lebanon, with a focus on disarming Hezbollah and establishing peace relations between the two countries. In…
- Pakistan
Pak PM forms crisis team to deal with effects of West Asia conflict on economy
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has set up a special body to deal with the effects of the West Asia conflict on the economy and security of the country. The National Coordination…
- Middle East
Iran President warns Israel strikes on Lebanon could derail ceasefire talks
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Israel’s continued strikes on Lebanon amount to a “flagrant violation” of the ceasefire and could undermine ongoing negotiations. In a post on X, he said the repeated…
- Business
Oil prices rise again on the fragile Iran ceasefire
Hong Kong: Oil rose again to above USD97 a barrel and Asian stocks were trading lower Thursday, April 9, on skepticism over a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran. Investors were…
- Middle East
Al-Aqsa Mosque reopens after 40 days amid fragile ceasefire
The Al-Aqsa Mosque reopened to worshippers on Thursday, April 9, with the Fajr call to prayer heard for the first time in 40 days, marking a significant moment amid a fragile ceasefire…
- Middle East
Israel’s largest Lebanon attack kills 254, Iran air defences activated
At least 254 people have been killed and more than 1,165 wounded in Israel’s attacks across Lebanon on Wednesday, April 8, Lebanon’s Health Ministry told Al Jazeera, as Israel launched what it…
- Middle East
UAE, Kuwait intercept strikes as first ships pass Hormuz after ceasefire
US and Israeli strikes on Iran have pushed the conflict into a volatile phase on Wednesday, April 8, with a fragile two-week ceasefire in place even as fresh attacks and warnings continue…
- India
Pakistan-brokered US-Iran ceasefire a severe setback for Modi: Congress
New Delhi: Taking a swipe at the government, the Congress on Wednesday, April 8, said the role played by Pakistan in bringing about the ceasefire between the US and Iran is a…
- Middle East
Iran war: Trump pauses US strikes as Tehran agrees to two-week ceasefire
As the conflict entered its 40th day on Wednesday, April 8, US President Donald Trump announced a two-week suspension of American attacks on Iran, while Tehran indicated it would halt defensive operations…
- Middle East
Only Trump knows what to do, says White House as Iran rains missiles on Israel
West Asia lurched closer to all-out war on Tuesday, April 7, as Iran fired its seventh missile barrage of the day at Israel, the United States set an 8pm Eastern deadline for…
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Geography vs firepower: How Iran is redefining power in the US–Iran war
At first glance, Iran appears no match for the United States. It cannot compete dollar for dollar with the American economy, nor can it rival the scale and sophistication of US military…
- Middle East
Young girl asks for pink missile to ‘plow’ Tel Aviv, Iran’s IRGC complies
Tehran: At the request of a young girl, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched a pink missile toward Israel in its latest wave of attacks. A video shared by Iran’s Press…
- India
Air India hikes fuel surcharge on domestic, international routes
New Delhi: Air India on Tuesday, April 7, announced a revision in fuel surcharge across domestic and international routes amid a rise in global jet fuel prices. For domestic routes, the airline…
- Middle East
Netanyahu confirms Israeli warplanes struck bridges, railways in Iran
In a statement released by his office, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed Iran’s Revolutionary Guard was using bridges and railways to transport materials to make weapons. He said he approved the…
- Middle East
Iran urges youth to guard power plants; Saudi closes bridge before Trump deadline
Dubai: Saudi Arabia closed the only road linking it to Bahrain on Tuesday, April 7, after Iran fired missiles at its oil-rich Eastern Province. Tehran’s latest strikes came as Iranian officials urged…
