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Renowned hedge fund titan Ray Dalio is sounding the alarm on a perilous global trajectory, likening Middle East flashpoints to the prelude of historic world wars. The US-Israel-Iran standoff, he...
A cessation of hostilities has been achieved between Hamas and Israel. Former US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace proposal has been accepted by Hamas. In response to Trump's peace efforts, Prime...
During Friday prayers at the Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta, Kashmir, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq appealed to US President Donald Trump to avert military strikes against Iran and foster diplomatic solutions...
Internet services across parts of Asia, including India and Pakistan, experienced disruptions on Sunday. These disruptions were caused by damage to undersea cables in the Red Sea. Experts have...
India’s capital witnessed a diplomatic exchange after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested Iran could hold global energy supplies hostage. The Iranian Embassy responded forcefully, calling the...
Beirut, May 17. Senior officials in Lebanon have detailed a mounting economic crisis, estimating losses at two billion dollars due to recent Israeli strikes. Economy Minister Amer Bisat told...
America’s largest and most modern aircraft carrier has returned to its homeport following an unprecedented 326-day mission. The USS Gerald R Ford arrived at Naval Station Norfolk on Saturday,...
A fresh wave of hard-line rhetoric has emerged from Tehran after senior parliamentarian Ibrahim Azizi announced plans to introduce legislation offering a 50-million-euro bounty for the killing of...
In a significant diplomatic exchange, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke over the phone with his US counterpart, Marco Antonio Rubio, on April 30 from Beijing. The conversation focused on...
In a clear signal of escalating military readiness, the United States is provisioning its naval fleet for potential action in the Middle East. Images released by US Central Command reveal crews...
In a bold escalation of tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that America will not relinquish control of the Strait of Hormuz until Iran agrees to a comprehensive deal. The critical...
In a closed-door briefing, top US spies informed Congress that airstrikes have hammered Iran's armed forces into a shadow of their former selves. Yet the Tehran government stands firm, posing ongoing...
The Pentagon has gone public with Operation Epic Fury, disclosing that over 1,000 targets in Iran were neutralized during the initial phase of a coordinated blitz. Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan...
In a powerful show of support, top U.S. military veterans and policy experts have branded President Trump's 'Operation Epic Fury' a masterful blow against Iran. Released by the White House on Sunday,...
In a significant geopolitical development, Qatar-owned Al Jazeera has depicted the entire Kashmir region as integral Indian territory in a recent broadcast, a move that has generated considerable...
The United States has imposed extensive sanctions on 32 individuals and entities across seven nations, including India, Iran, China, Hong Kong, the UAE, and Turkiye. These actions are designed to...
The landmark 10-year nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), has officially concluded. Signed in Vienna in 2015 by Iran and the P5+1...
Former President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Hamas, vowing that the United States would "go in and kill them" if the group persists in attacking civilians. Trump articulated this strong...
Four Syrian soldiers have died and others sustained injuries following a bomb explosion targeting a Defense Ministry bus near Deir el-Zour in eastern Syria. The soldiers were reportedly en route to...
President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Hamas, stating that the group faces "complete obliteration" if it maintains control over Gaza and obstructs his proposed ceasefire agreement. This...
Former US President Donald Trump expressed his belief that the Gaza peace plan requires no modifications, citing agreement among all involved parties. Speaking with reporters before departing the...
Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that there was no need for changes to the Gaza peace plan, as everyone was in favor of it. Speaking to reporters before departing the White House,...
Former US President Donald Trump has indicated that the resolution of the Gaza conflict hinges on Hamas's decision. Trump stated that Israel is prepared to withdraw, with the specifics relayed to...
President Donald Trump has presented a 20-point plan to end the Gaza war. While Israel has expressed its readiness to accept the deal, the ultimate decision rests with Hamas. Trump has given Hamas...
Former US President Donald Trump announced that Israel has agreed to the initial withdrawal line, with a ceasefire expected to be implemented immediately once Hamas confirms. The announcement...
President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Hamas, urging swift action regarding his Gaza peace plan. Trump expressed his appreciation for Israel's temporary halt to bombings in the region,...
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern ultimatum to Hamas regarding the ongoing situation in Gaza. Trump stated that Hamas must act swiftly, or the consequences would be dire,...
Following Hamas's response, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the country's preparation to enact the initial stage of a plan developed by former US President Donald Trump, aimed at...
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt issued a warning that thousands of federal employees could lose their jobs if the government shutdown persists. She indicated this situation could...
Following an ultimatum from US President Donald Trump, Hamas has demonstrated a positive stance on the Gaza proposal. The group signaled its readiness to engage in mediation talks to discuss the...
President Donald Trump has given Hamas an ultimatum, demanding acceptance of his Gaza peace plan by Sunday at 6 PM Washington D.C. time, or face severe repercussions. In a statement on Truth Social,...
There are growing indications, spanning from Washington to Tehran, that the United States and Israel might be preparing for another attack on Iran, just four months after a previous strike. These...
During the 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel, Turkey, while not providing military support to Iran, offered open diplomatic backing. Ankara strongly condemned Israeli air strikes and defended...
A statement from Ali Larijani, a senior Iranian security official, has sparked discussions regarding Lebanon's delicate political situation. Larijani, who serves as the Secretary of Iran's Supreme...
Pakistan has distanced itself from the Gaza peace plan presented by former US President Donald Trump. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced on Tuesday that the plan differed...
Following recent conflicts in Gaza, Israel's actions suggest a potential escalation, with Iraq now seemingly in its crosshairs. During the past two years, Israel has launched attacks on six countries...
Former US President Donald Trump has stated that Hamas has a window of three to four days to respond to a proposed peace agreement. He indicated that Arab and Muslim nations, along with Israel, have...
On September 29, 2025, a glimmer of hope emerged in the ongoing Israeli-Hamas conflict. US President Donald Trump announced a 20-point peace plan for a ceasefire in Gaza, which Israeli Prime Minister...
Former US President Donald Trump has proposed a 20-point plan to end the Gaza war. The plan, discussed with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has received a positive response from the...
Following the outbreak of conflict between Hamas and Israel on October 7, 2023, hopes for peace have resurfaced. Former U.S. President Donald Trump has presented a 20-point deal aimed at establishing...
Foreign ministers from Qatar, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt have expressed their support for President Donald Trump's leadership and peace...
President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. During the meeting, Trump discussed the 'Gaza Peace Plan,' stating that the peace deal is 'beyond very...
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to push for a resolution to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Trump aims to persuade Netanyahu to...
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled a plan to end the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel, revealing that his initiative has garnered considerable support. Trump expressed optimism...
President Donald Trump expressed optimism regarding a potential peace agreement for Gaza, citing a favorable response to the proposal. He indicated that the plan to end the ongoing conflict has been...
Iran faces renewed challenges as the United Nations (UN) has reimposed sanctions related to its nuclear program. These sanctions include arms embargoes, restrictions on missiles capable of carrying...
Former US President Donald Trump has voiced strong opposition to Israeli leaders' threats of annexing the West Bank. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump declared, "I will not allow Israel to annex...
Saudi Arabia has emerged as a powerful force in the shifting Middle East landscape, leveraging strategic diplomacy to gain an advantage. Over the past three months, Saudi Arabia has executed a series...
Following the UK, Canada, and Australia's declaration of recognition for a Palestinian state, the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement of condemnation. Israel asserted that this...
During the annual session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will meet with US President Donald Trump. This meeting is scheduled to take place in...
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to participate in a meeting with US President Donald Trump alongside a select group of Muslim leaders in New York during the 80th United Nations...
The recently established 'Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement' between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, which stipulates that any act of aggression against either nation is to be considered an attack on...
Saudi Arabia, a nation often associated with oil and the holy sites of Islam, is rapidly evolving beyond these traditional identifiers. According to the Global Firepower 2025 report, Saudi Arabia...
The word of the day is 'dream,' something anyone can have. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir also share a dream: to become the caliphate of Islamic nations. The...
The Israeli Air Force conducted a large-scale strike on Yemen's Port Hodeidah on Tuesday. An official statement from the Israeli Air Force, released via social media, stated that the attack targeted...
A recent Arab-Islamic summit in Doha, Qatar, included the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), comprising 57 Muslim countries. The summit was convened after Israel targeted...
An emergency Arab-Islamic summit is being held in Doha, Qatar on September 15th, following Israeli attacks. Ministers from Muslim countries worldwide have begun arriving in Doha for the summit. Prior...
India joined 141 other nations in voting for a UN General Assembly resolution on Friday. The resolution supports the 'New York Declaration,' which advocates for a peaceful resolution to the Palestine...
Israel launched approximately 10 attacks in Doha, the capital of Qatar, resulting in six fatalities, including a Qatari security force member. This is considered a new red line crossed by Israel, as...
Qatar, with a land area comparable to the Indian state of Tripura, is a wealthy and influential nation. Despite its relatively small size of 11,571 square kilometers, home to a population of 2.8...
Israel has conducted attacks in seven countries since October 7, 2023, and Qatar has now been added to the list. Recent attacks by Israel in Doha, Qatar, have caused renewed tensions in the Middle...
Yemen's Houthi rebels launched a successful attack against Israel. On Sunday, a Yemeni drone penetrated Israel's air defense and targeted Ramon Airport. Consequently, air traffic was halted, and...
Significant fee hikes are coming for many international travelers visiting the United States, with the changes scheduled to take effect on September 30. The new fee structure, mandated by the 'One...
A recent meeting between the Lebanese government and the army saw the presentation of a plan to restrict the right to possess and use weapons solely to the government and the military. This would...
Are Iran and Israel on the brink of another war, potentially a nuclear one? This question has arisen as both nations intensify their atomic preparations. Iran has resumed its nuclear mission, while...
Recent reports suggest a shift in the situation in Syria. Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, a UN refugee agency official reported that over 850,000 Syrian refugees have returned from...
An air strike in Sana'a, Yemen, reportedly resulted in the death of Houthi Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi. This claim comes from The Times of Israel, referencing Yemen's Al-Jumhuriya newspaper. The...
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar criticized Iran's ongoing pursuit of nuclear weapons on Thursday. He stated that despite joint efforts by Israel and the United States to curb Iran's nuclear...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that he welcomes the Lebanese Cabinet's decision, made earlier this month, to work towards the disarmament of Hezbollah by the end of 2025. Netanyahu...
American attempts to compel Hezbollah to disarm in Lebanon have encountered a significant setback. US envoys pressured Lebanese leaders, but the army has made it clear that it will not take any...
The Arab League has voiced strong disapproval following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's endorsement of the 'Greater Israel' concept. Netanyahu, during an Israeli television interview,...
The relationship between the United States and Iraq is a complex one, marked by both cooperation and tension. Currently, Iran is at the heart of this tension. A recent defense agreement between Iran...
Amidst the announcement of the Gaza takeover, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stirred up the Gulf countries again by mentioning Greater Israel. Netanyahu has stated that this is a...
Following the European Union's stance against Israel, Australia is also mobilizing. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a significant decision regarding Palestine, following the lead...
Israel and the United States are pressuring the Lebanese government to disarm Hezbollah. This pressure has led the Lebanese government to pass a law in parliament calling for Hezbollah's disarmament....
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East and the deteriorating humanitarian situation in...
During a High-Level International Conference at the United Nations on Tuesday, India's Permanent Representative, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, emphasized the necessity of a 'two-state solution' to...
In a shift in tone, former US President Donald Trump has placed the blame on Hamas for the failure of Gaza ceasefire talks, signaling his support for Israel to intensify its military campaign....
Grand Ayatollah Nasir Makarim Shirazi, a prominent Shia religious leader in Iran, has issued a fatwa against former US President Donald Trump and former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,...
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi criticized Israel, referring to the United States as its 'Daddy' following the Iranian missile attack. Araghchi's comments, made on X (formerly Twitter),...
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has stated that President Donald Trump must alter his 'disrespectful tone' towards Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, if the United States...
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, has strongly criticized former US President Donald Trump's call for Iran's surrender. Khamenei described the demand as beyond the realm of possibility....
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei celebrated a victory over Israel, addressing the nation after a ceasefire. He stated that the United States directly entered the conflict to prevent the complete...
Following a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, President Donald Trump has suggested the possibility of discussions with Iran regarding its nuclear program. Trump indicated that talks between American...
The Indian Embassy in Iran has begun to reduce its evacuation operations for Indian nationals. This decision follows the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran on Tuesday. The embassy...
During a press briefing aboard Air Force One, former US President Donald Trump stated unequivocally that Iran will not develop nuclear weapons. He believes that Iran is currently not focused on...
Former US President Donald Trump has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. This nomination comes in recognition of his role in facilitating the Iran-Israel ceasefire deal. Republican...
Israel has accused Iran of breaching the ceasefire agreement and has declared its intention to respond with force. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated on social media that they would react...
President Donald Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with both Israel and Iran, accusing them of breaching the recently agreed-upon ceasefire. He stated that Israel's actions, specifically the...
Following significant damage to Iranian nuclear and military facilities inflicted by Israel, and amidst US President Donald Trump's announcement of a ceasefire, Israel has agreed to a cessation of...
Following President Donald Trump's declaration of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that Iran launched fresh missile strikes, prompting sirens to sound...
Multiple locations within Iran were targeted by Israeli forces on Tuesday, shortly after former US President Donald Trump declared an end to the 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran. According to...
The US Department of State has issued a worldwide travel alert for American citizens due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. The alert, released on Monday, highlights disruptions to...
Reports indicate that Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is sheltering in a bunker due to escalating tensions and attacks from Israel. He has reportedly designated a list of potential...
A senior officer of the IRGC Quds Force, Behnam Shahriari, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in western Iran. Shahriari, in charge of Unit 190, oversaw the clandestine transfer of weapons to...
Conflicting reports have emerged concerning the status of Ali Shamkhani, a top advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Initial reports suggested that Shamkhani was killed in an...
The White House announced that former US President Donald Trump is set to make a decision within the next two weeks regarding potential US involvement in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran....
As the Iran-Israel conflict enters its fifth day, G7 leaders meeting in Canada have issued a statement supporting Israel's right to defend itself while condemning Iran's role in regional instability....
President Donald Trump is cutting short his attendance at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. White House sources confirmed that Trump will leave the...
President Donald Trump is cutting short his attendance at the G7 Summit in Canada and returning to Washington. This decision, announced by the White House, comes amidst escalating tensions between...