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US approves $8.6bn arms sales to Israel, Gulf nations
The United States has approved military sales worth over $8.6 billion to Israel, Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
US at war with Iran, can't let 'lunatics' have nukes
United States President Donald Trump has reiterated his hardline stance against Iran, saying the US is at war with the nation as "We're in a war because, I think you would agree, we can't let lunatics have a nuclear weapon."
60-day deadline nearing, US says 'not at war' with Iran
The Donald Trump administration has denied being at war with Iran, despite the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Hamas intel officer who helped plan October 7 killed: Israel
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has announced the killing of Iyad Ahmed Abd al-Rahman Shambari, a senior Hamas military intelligence official.
Iran's employment crisis: 2M people lost jobs due to war
The ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel is causing a major employment crisis in the country.
US budget airlines seek $2.5B bailout amid fuel crisis
A group of US-based budget airlines, including Avelo Airlines and Frontier Airlines, are seeking $2.5 billion in federal financial aid, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Tehran's international airport resumes commercial flights, first since war began
Iran has resumed commercial flights from Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport for the first time since the start of hostilities with the United States and Israel two months ago.
Over 250 Indians claiming biblical tribe heritage arrive in Israel
Israel has launched "Operation Wings of Dawn," an initiative to relocate the Bnei Menashe community from India's northeastern states of Manipur and Mizoram.
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by 3 weeks, Trump announces
United States President Donald Trump has announced a three-week extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
Mojtaba Khamenei's face, lips severely burned, may need plastic surgery
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but has been severely injured, according to a report by The New York Times.
How IAF saved Delhi from Pakistan's ballistic missile attack
A year after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, new revelations have surfaced about the Indian Air Force (IAF) foiling a potential attack on Delhi.
Iran holds rallies featuring ballistic missile launcher
Iranian hardliners protested late Tuesday night as the two-week ceasefire with the US entered its 11th hour, with members of Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard bringing a ballistic missile on a mobile launcher to one event.
Iran skeptical about attending US peace talks in Pakistan
Iran has expressed skepticism about attending a second round of peace talks with the United States in Pakistan.
Israel uses diplomacy, military pressure to disarm Hezbollah before talks
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has announced that Israel is employing both military and diplomatic strategies to disarm Hezbollah.
Why Trump's Board of Peace held talks with DP World
US President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' has held talks with Dubai-based multinational company, DP World.
Israeli soldiers using sexual assault to displace Palestinians, report says
A report by the West Bank Protection Consortium has revealed that Israeli soldiers and settlers are using sexual violence as a tactic to forcibly displace Palestinians from their homes in the occupied West Bank.
'No more Mr Nice Guy': Trump's latest threat to Iran
United States President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran over its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
UK, France invite India to join Hormuz security mission: MEA
The United Kingdom and France have invited India to join a joint effort to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday.
Gold prices steady as Trump expresses optimism on US-Iran peace
Gold prices were steady on Friday, after President Donald Trump expressed optimism over a permanent ceasefire between the US and Iran.
Israel, Lebanon have agreed to 10-day ceasefire: Trump
United States President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire.
US, Hamas hold 1st direct talks since Gaza ceasefire
The United States and Hamas have held their first direct talks since a ceasefire was brokered in October. The talks were aimed at advancing the fragile agreement that ended two years of war in Gaza, two Hamas sources told CNN.
Iran will consider safe passage on Omani side of Hormuz
Iran has offered a proposal to allow ships to pass freely through the Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz, without any risk of attack, a source briefed by Tehran told Reuters.
Trump announces 1st Israel-Lebanon talks in 34 years
United States President Donald Trump has announced that leaders of Israel and Lebanon will hold talks on Thursday. This will be their first communication in 34 years.
Italy suspends defense agreement with Israel
Italy has suspended its defense agreement with Israel, which includes the exchange of military equipment and technology research.
Vance called Israel from Islamabad: Netanyahu rebuts Iran's claim
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has revealed details of a phone call with United States Vice President JD Vance.
Iran-US talks: No agreement reached, says JD Vance
United States Vice President JD Vance has confirmed that no agreement was reached during 21 hours of negotiations with Iran in Pakistan.
US-Iran peace talks begin in Pakistan amid uncertainties
United States President Donald Trump has announced that peace talks with Iran have commenced in Pakistan.
White House denies agreeing to unfreeze Iranian assets
The United States has denied reports that it has agreed to unfreeze Iranian assets.
US agrees to unfreeze Iranian assets in Qatar: Report
The United States has reportedly agreed to unfreeze Iranian assets held in Qatar and other foreign banks, a senior Iranian source told Reuters.
Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei disfigured, may have lost leg: Report
Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is recovering from serious injuries sustained in an airstrike that killed his father and predecessor, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to a report by Reuters, which cited three people close to his inner circle.
Iran's Ghalibaf flies with Minab victims' photos ahead of talks
A powerful image from inside a plane carrying Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf to Islamabad has set the emotional backdrop for high-stakes United States-Iran ceasefire talks.
US-Iran war risks 2008-like financial crisis: Bank of England Governor
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has warned that the ongoing conflict in Iran could pop the $3 trillion private credit market's bubble, leading to a financial crisis similar to that of 2008.
Cannes Film Festival lineup revealed: Hollywood notably absent
The Cannes Film Festival has announced its lineup for the upcoming edition, featuring a mix of historical dramas and unique themes.
Union minister Puri meets Qatar energy minister amid Israel-Iran conflict
Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri arrived in Doha on Friday for a two-day official visit.
Asim Munir forces Khawaja Asif to delete Israel post: Report
Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir intervened to delete a controversial social media post by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif.
Netanyahu's corruption trial to resume after Iran ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's long-running corruption trial will resume on Sunday after Israel lifted a state of emergency imposed during its conflict with Iran.
Iran denies sending officials to Pakistan for US talks
Iranian state media has rejected reports that senior officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Bager Ghalibaf, traveled to Pakistan for negotiations with the United States.
Pakistan minister tells Israel to 'burn in hell', Netanyahu responds
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has called Israel "evil" and a "curse for humanity" after it attacked Lebanon.
'Lebanon inseparable part of ceasefire': Iran warns ceasefire violators
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Israeli attacks on Lebanon that have killed over 200 people violate the ceasefire agreement and make negotiations pointless.
Sensex plunges 900 points, ends 5-day winning streak
The Indian stock market witnessed a major downturn today, with the BSE Sensex plummeting by over 900 points and the Nifty 50 index falling below the crucial level of 23,800.