Mediator Pakistan calls for US-Iran ‘negotiated settlement’ after ‘recent escalation’
Pakistan’s foreign ministry said on Thursday the country’s leaders would continue mediation efforts to end war between the United States and Iran despite a surge in conflict, call…
US, Iran hit each other again as hopes for quick peace deal fade
The United States launched fresh attacks against Iran on Thursday, prompting Tehran to retaliate, as US leaders accused their counterparts of dragging out negotiations for a deal t…
World Cup set for kickoff after high ticket prices
The World Cup kicks off Thursday with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, launching a sprawling tournament of 48 teams that will last nearl…
Fewer forced from homes in 2025, says UNHCR
The number of people displaced worldwide by conflict and persecution fell in 2025 for the first time in a decade, but levels of refugees facing long-term displacement remain unac…
Who were the two pilots who flew the Air India jet that crashed?
Indian investigators are expected to delay issuing a final report into a deadly Air India Boeing 787 crash by the one-year anniversary on Friday, citing the need to complete an…
US launches new strikes on targets in Iran
WASHINGTON: U.S. forces began launching additional strikes against multiple targets in Iran at 5:15 p.m. EDT (21:15 GMT), U.S. Central Command said in a post on X on Wedn…
Football festival ready to roll out
MEXICO CITYThe World Cup kicks off on Thursday with Fifa betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth can rise above mounting anger at ticket prices a…
Crown Prince of Bahrain receives Foreign Minister
MANAMA: Prince Salman bin Hamad al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, received on Wednesday Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign Minister, alo…
Trump says Iran will ‘have to pay the price’
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday Iran had taken too long to negotiate a deal and would now “have to pay the price,” while Tehran said it would reassess diplomatic engag…
Ministry of Economy, IMF discuss prospects for growth
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Economy on Wednesday received a team of experts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), currently visiting the Sultanate of Oman.The two sides exchanged…