Iran says it wants a ‘comprehensive agreement’ with US
Iran will only accept “a fair and comprehensive agreement” in its negotiations with the U.S. on ending the war in the Middle East, its foreign minister said on Wednesday, as Pres…
CMA CGM confirms a vessel attacked in Hormuz
French shipping group CMA CGM said on Wednesday that one of its vessels, the San Antonio, had been the target of an attack while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in…
Drug smuggling attempt foiled at Muscat Airport
Muscat: The Customs at Muscat International Airport thwarted an attempt to smuggle 4,384kg of the narcotic substance marijuana, which was found in the possession of a Thai national…
Mexico’s Tigres book CONCACAF Champions Cup final berth
Monterrey, Mexico: Mexico’s Tigres UANL booked their place in the final of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Tuesday after defeating Major League Soccer side Nashville to wrap up a 2-0…
Iranian FA chief says FIFA guarantees over IRGC respect essential for WC trip
Iranian FA (FFIRI) chief Mehdi Taj says FIFA must guarantee that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is not insulted by the United States if the national team is to tra…
Saka sends Arsenal past Atletico into CL final
LONDON: Arsenal reached the Champions League final for the second time in their history with a 1-0 home win over Atletico Madrid sealing a 2-1 aggregate victory in the semi-fina…
Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices
Beverly Hills, United States: FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Tuesday defended World Cup ticket prices, insisting that football’s global governing body was obliged to take adva…
90% of Gen Z can’t stay off their phones at work
Following Australia’s under-16 social media ban in December 2025, more governments are considering similar restrictions on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Yet such measures ma…
US to close consulate in Pakistan’s Peshawar
PESHAWAR – The United States will close its consulate in Pakistan’s Peshawar, citing the safety of its diplomats, the State Department said in a statement published on Tuesday….
Trump to pause efforts to guide ships via Hormuz
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump, in a sudden reversal, announced Tuesday evening that the United States was pausing “for a short period of time” efforts to help guide ships thr…