Trump leaves Beijing with few wins but warm words for Xi Updated 15 May, 2026 02:57pm 'It’s been an incredible visit. I think a lot of good has come of it,' Trump tells Xi
Iran-US war: a dangerous deadlock Updated 15 May, 2026 07:40am EDITORIAL: President Donald Trump’s rejection of Iran’s counter-proposals – submitted in response to the terms...
Middle East crisis: ICC activates contingency plans to support stakeholder safety, well-being Published 28 Feb, 2026 06:25pm Says will continue to issue updates as situation evolves
Pakistan condemns ‘unwarranted’ attacks against Iran Published 28 Feb, 2026 05:58pm Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar receives call from Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi
Iran’s President Pezeshkian ‘safe and sound’: state media Published 28 Feb, 2026 01:43pm President Masoud Pezeshkian has no problems
Israel, US carry out attacks on Iran; Tehran launches retaliatory strikes on regional bases Updated 28 Feb, 2026 04:45pm Strikes put nearby oil-producing Gulf Arab countries on edge as fears of escalation in region grew
US-Iran tensions Updated 28 Feb, 2026 06:45am This is apropos a news item carried by Business Recorder in its yesterday’s issue. In my view, it is increasingly...
Hezbollah official says will not intervene in event of ‘limited’ US strikes on Iran Published 25 Feb, 2026 10:48pm Says would consider any attack against supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei a red line
Iran sees ‘good outlook’ for talks with US as negotiating team heads to Geneva Published 25 Feb, 2026 10:06pm Two countries resumed negotiations over the long-disputed nuclear programme earlier this month
Iran is ready for any necessary steps to reach deal with US, deputy foreign minister says Published 24 Feb, 2026 11:09pm Talks set to take place on Thursday in Geneva
Iran nears deal to buy supersonic anti-ship missiles from China Published 24 Feb, 2026 10:13pm Missiles would be among most advanced military hardware to be transferred to Iran by China
Iran says would respond ‘ferociously’ to any US attack, even limited strikes Published 23 Feb, 2026 11:12pm Trump weighing limited strike if no agreement reached
India tells citizens to leave Iran Published 23 Feb, 2026 07:16pm Announcement comes amid fears of a possible US strike on Tehran
Iran says has right self-defence if US talks fail Published 22 Feb, 2026 09:57pm In response to US strikes, Iran fired missiles at the US airbase at Al-Udeid
Trump pushes US toward war with Iran as advisers urge focus on economy Published 21 Feb, 2026 02:30pm Trump has ordered a huge buildup of forces in the Middle East and preparations for a potential multi-week air attack on Iran
Tehran prepares counterproposal as Trump weighs strikes Published 21 Feb, 2026 05:36am WASHINGTON: Iran’s foreign minister said on Friday he expected to have a draft counterproposal ready within days...
At Board of Peace debut, Trump announces global commitments for Gaza reconstruction Updated 19 Feb, 2026 11:37pm Trump said contributing nations had raised $7 billion as an initial down payment for Gaza reconstruction
Iran says no country can deprive it of enrichment rights Published 19 Feb, 2026 04:54pm TEHRAN: Iran’s atomic energy chief Mohammad Eslami said no country can deprive the Islamic republic of its right to...
Iran foreign minister says progress made in nuclear talks with US in Geneva Published 18 Feb, 2026 12:10am U.S. official said Iran would make detailed proposals in the next two weeks to close gaps in the nuclear talks
Iran FM says agreed with US ‘on guiding principles’ for deal Published 17 Feb, 2026 08:16pm Tehran, Washington held on Tuesday a second round of negotiations
Khamenei says US ‘will not succeed’ in destroying Iran as talks start Published 17 Feb, 2026 06:05pm TEHRAN: Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Tuesday that US President Donald Trump would not succeed...
Iran FM heads to Geneva for second round of nuclear talks with US: ministry Published 15 Feb, 2026 09:12pm Araghchi is expected to hold talks with his Swiss, Omani counterparts as well as IAEA chief
Turkiye’s foreign minister says the US and Iran showing flexibility on nuclear deal, FT reports Published 12 Feb, 2026 11:47am Washington has until now demanded Iran relinquish its stockpile of uranium enriched to up to 60% fissile purity
US-Iran talks expected in Oman, but scope under discussion: Arab diplomat Published 04 Feb, 2026 06:50pm The United States threatened military action against Iran over its deadly crackdown on recent protests
Nuclear talks between US and Iran to take place in Oman on Friday, Axios reports Updated 04 Feb, 2026 11:54am WASHINGTON: Nuclear talks between the US and Iran are expected to take place in Oman on Friday, Axios reporter Barak...
UAE urges Iran, US to resolve standoff Published 04 Feb, 2026 05:49am DUBAI: Regional power United Arab Emirates urged Iran and the United States on Tuesday to resolve a standoff that...
Trump warns Iran of ‘bad things’ unless deal struck with US Published 03 Feb, 2026 07:22am Trump declined to discuss any possible military action against Iran