Battered by US-Israeli strikes, Iran claims control of Hormuz strait

DUBAI / TEHRAN / WASHINGTON: Even as US and Israeli forces continued to pummel targets across Iran, Iran claimed “complete...

Oil leaps 3pc on supply concerns as Iran conflict widens

REUTERS: Oil prices surged more than 3 per cent on Thursday, extending a rally as the escalating US-Israeli war with...

US–India Naval Cooperation Debated Amid Rising Iran Tensions

ISLAMABAD: Claims regarding growing naval cooperation between the United States and India have gained attention following remarks by former US...

Trump administration keeps ‘boots on ground’ option open as Iran conflict intensifies

WASHINGTON: The White House has acknowledged that the Donald Trump administration is deliberately avoiding categorical statements on Iran, as doing...

In-Camera Briefing on Regional Situation concludes at PM House

ISLAMABAD: An in-camera briefing on the regional situation was held at the Prime Minister’s House on Wednesday, led by Shehbaz...

Romania, Pakistan Discuss Expanding Skilled Labour Mobility Cooperation

ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of Romania in Islamabad hosted a high-level meeting with Pakistan’s Minister of State for Overseas Pakistanis and...

Russia says US attacked Iran on false pretext, condemns calls for regime change

MOSCOW,(Reuters): Russia on Wednesday accused the United States of using what it described as an imaginary threat from Iran as...

Indonesia Puts Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ Talks on Hold Over Iran War

JAKARTA: Discussions on the U.S.-proposed “Board of Peace” have been put on hold due to the ongoing Iran war, Indonesia’s...

Australian state plans to give employees legal right to work from home

SYDNEY, (Reuters) - The Australian state of Victoria said on Wednesday it will launch legislation ‌to give employees the legal...

Pakistan Embassy in UAE halts in-person services ‘until further notice’