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Iran

Pakistan had its 'finest hour of modern history' hosting US-Iran talks, says US envoy

Published 05 Jun, 2026 12:05am

Says Pakistan – by having good ties with both Tehran and Washington, and being neutral in conflict – was best suited for the role

Iran's Khamenei warns against divisions after 'enemy's defeat on battlefield'

Published 04 Jun, 2026 01:38pm

The message was read on his ⁠behalf during ceremonies marking the anniversary of the death of ⁠the Islamic Republic’s founder

Oil prices rise on fragile Mideast peace hopes

Updated 04 Jun, 2026 07:49am

LONDON: Oil prices rose on Wednesday, edging closer to USD100 a barrel while stocks fell as further attacks between...

Trump says Iran talks could yield result this weekend

Updated 04 Jun, 2026 07:55am

"I hear the negotiation itself is going very well actually," Trump told reporters

Iran negotiator vows 'decisive' response to US-Israeli attack

Published 03 Jun, 2026 11:50pm

The Iranian nation, in its battle with America and the Zionist regime, showed that the era of free-of-charge

Enriched uranium key issue in Iran talks, no deal yet: Rubio

Published 03 Jun, 2026 11:43pm

Washington insists that Iran must turn over its near-weapons-grade enriched uranium

Gulf tensions escalate as Iran hits Kuwait, US strikes near Hormuz

Published 03 Jun, 2026 08:52pm

Attacks latest to test shaky ceasefire, sending oil prices up more than 2%

Iran drone and missile attack hits Kuwait airport, state news agency says

Updated 03 Jun, 2026 05:33pm

US Central Command added that Iran launched ballistic missiles toward regional neighbours but all failed to hit targets

Dar, Kuwait’s FM discuss regional peace

Published 03 Jun, 2026 02:34am

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke with Kuwait’s...

Most Gulf markets in red

Published 03 Jun, 2026 02:34am

DUBAI: Most Gulf stock markets ended lower on Tuesday as uncertainty over US-Iran peace negotiations weighed on risk...

‘Trump’s war of contradictions’

Published 03 Jun, 2026 02:34am

This is apropos a letter to the Editor “Trump’s war of contradictions” carried by the newspaper yesterday. This...

Afghanistan, ME tensions: Dual shock hits country’s global trade

Published 03 Jun, 2026 02:34am

ISLAMABAD: The country’s international trade is facing a dual shock as tensions with Afghanistan have already wiped...

US lawmakers grill Rubio, as Iran war enters fourth month

Published 02 Jun, 2026 08:32pm

Rubio testified on the State Department's budget request to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday morning

Iran war strengthening UAE-Israel ties: Israeli official to AFP

Published 02 Jun, 2026 08:14pm

DUBAI: Israel and the United Arab Emirates are growing closer because of the Middle East war, a senior Israeli...

Israel arms exports hit another all-time high: ministry

Published 02 Jun, 2026 06:02pm

Missile, rocket and air defence systems were the lead exports and accounted for 29% of deals

Iran studying deal to halt war as stalemate persists

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 08:50pm

Iran has not yet responded to proposed final text of temporary deal