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Politico, The Daily Telegraph owner tells journalists to back Israel or quit
Tension has recently grown around Axel Springer, the owner of Politico and incoming owner of The Daily Telegraph, after CEO Dopfner told journalists they must support Israel as part of their job…
- Middle East
Only place Americans belong in Persian Gulf is bottom of its waters: Khamenei
Iran’s supreme leader on Thursday, April 30, said that the Islamic Republic will protect its “nuclear and missile capabilities” as a national asset, likely seeking to draw a hard line as United…
- Middle East
Trump says Iran ‘choking like a stuffed pig’, won’t lift Hormuz blockade
On Thursday, April 30, the 62nd day of the US–Israeli war on Iran and 23 days into a fragile ceasefire, tensions remain high as Donald Trump reaffirmed Washington’s naval blockade, while Tehran…
- Middle East
Iran war has cost USD 25 billion, Pentagon says
The estimated cost of the war with Iran has reached USD 25 billion, with most of the spending directed towards munitions, according to the Pentagon’s top financial official, who told lawmakers on…
- Middle East
Iran says ‘considering’ Trump’s ‘request’ for negotiations
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday, April 27, that Tehran was considering a request from US President Donald Trump for negotiations, while insisting Washington had failed to achieve any of…
- Middle East
Iran offers proposal to US to reopen Strait of Hormuz without nuclear deal
Iran has offered a proposal to the United States (US) to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without linking the move to a nuclear agreement, according to two regional officials cited by Associated…
- Middle East
Araghchi arrives in Russia as US-Iran peace efforts stall
Iran intensified its diplomatic push on Monday, April 27, as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Russia for talks with President Vladimir Putin on the 20th day of the ceasefire with United…
- Middle East
Pakistan says US-Iran mediation efforts moving forward
Pakistan’s top political and military leadership is continuing mediation efforts between the United States and Iran, with indirect ceasefire talks still alive despite mounting tensions between the two sides, Pakistani officials said…
- Middle East
Iran FM Abbas Araghchi to revisit Pakistan after Oman talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to return to Pakistan after completing his visit to Oman, according to Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency, as diplomatic efforts to preserve the ceasefire between…
- Middle East
Iran FM departs Islamabad as Trump cancels US envoys Pakistan trip
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left Islamabad on Saturday after high-level meetings with Pakistani leaders, as US President Donald Trump cancelled a planned visit by American envoys for expected Iran peace talks.…
- Middle East
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, Iranian Foreign Minister Aragchi meeting ends
The meeting between Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday, April 25, has ended, Al Jazeera reported. The meeting was held at the prime minister’s office…
- Middle East
Iran war: Tehran’s top diplomat in Islamabad, US envoys on way
The ceasefire between the United States and Iran entered its 18th day on Saturday, April 25, as Pakistan became the focus of renewed diplomacy, hosting Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Islamabad…
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Netanyahu says early-stage prostate cancer treated with no trace remaining
Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has revealed that he recently received treatment for prostate cancer after doctors discovered a cancerous growth during a routine health examination. The announcement was made…
- Middle East
250 Indian Jews from Manipur, Mizoram reach Israel; 1,200 more to reach
Jerusalem: Some 250 Jews from north-east India have landed in Israel as part of an initiative announced by the government here last year to bring all remaining members of the community to…
- Middle East
Kuwait says Iraqi-launched drones hit border posts
Kuwait’s army said on Friday, April 24, that two drones launched from Iraq targeted two northern border posts, causing material damage but no casualties. The military described the strike as a fresh…
