US, Iran talks conclude in Doha, focused on Strait Updated 02 Jul, 2026 07:10pm Vance signals troops won’t return to war without clear purpose
US-Iran meeting in Qatar today on Iran’s ‘request’? Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am TEHRAN: US President Donald Trump said Iran has requested a meeting that will be held in Qatar on Tuesday, despite...
Iran and US agree to halt attacks and renew talks, US official says Updated 29 Jun, 2026 05:28pm The Kuwaiti army said it had intercepted two ballistic missiles with no damage or casualties
Trump threatens 100% tariff on any country that imposes digital services tax Published 27 Jun, 2026 02:10am EU countries cut tariffs on US goods on Thursday to meet Trump's July 4 deadline
Trump, Republican senator engage in shouting match over Iran war Published 26 Jun, 2026 05:44am WASHINGTON: The US Senate blocked an Iran war powers resolution late Wednesday night, hours after President Donald...
Fed’s preferred inflation gauge hits fresh 3-year high Published 26 Jun, 2026 04:33am WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure hit a three-year high in May, as elevated energy...
Trump, Republican senator in shouting match over unpopular Iran war Published 25 Jun, 2026 04:20am Trump administration asks Congress for $70 billion to pay for conflict
NATO's Rutte to meet Trump, aiming to ease tensions ahead of July summit Published 24 Jun, 2026 10:51am Rutte has maintained strong ties with Pentagon officials, and Hegseth spoke warmly of his leadership at the Brussels event last week
Marco Rubio kicks off Middle East trip as allies seek answers on Iran Published 24 Jun, 2026 10:45am While Gulf leaders pushed for peace during the four-month-long conflict, many were surprised and disappointed by the terms of the accord
Russia says US not ‘objective mediator’ in Ukraine Published 24 Jun, 2026 05:52am MOSCOW: Russia on Tuesday said the United States was no longer an “objective mediator” in its efforts to broker an...
US Senate votes to halt Iran war in latest rebuke of Trump Updated 24 Jun, 2026 06:30pm First such war powers resolution ever to pass House and Senate
Iran says technical talks with US in Switzerland have concluded Updated 23 Jun, 2026 11:16pm Negotiating groups to be set up on nuclear issues and sanctions
Talks lay ‘good foundation’ for final deal: Vance Published 23 Jun, 2026 05:27am BUERGENSTOCK, (Switzerland): US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland...
US and Iran conclude high-level talks in Switzerland, mediators say Updated 22 Jun, 2026 07:10am Iranian officials left negotiating room, used mediators instead: Iran media
Erdogan orders talks to reopen Orthodox Christian seminary Published 22 Jun, 2026 05:36am ANKARA: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan ordered officials on Sunday to resume talks on reopening an Orthodox...
Iranians walk out of talks venue after Trump threat Updated 22 Jun, 2026 09:19am Ongoing disagreements and renewed fighting in Lebanon.
Top-level US-Iran peace talks to begin at Swiss resort with Hormuz in spotlight Published 21 Jun, 2026 02:21pm High-stakes peace talks between the US and Iran commence in Switzerland, complicated by a disputed Strait of Hormuz closure and ongoing Lebanon ceasefire violations.
US VP Vance arrives in Switzerland for peace talks with Iran Published 21 Jun, 2026 10:05am Vance and his wife arrived at Emmen Air Base in Switzerland at 5:59 a.m.
Trump escalates spat with Italy’s Meloni over G7 photo claim Published 21 Jun, 2026 02:30am WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump escalated a diplomatic row with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on...
Trump heaps praise on Pakistan for mediation Published 21 Jun, 2026 02:30am WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has credited Pakistan with “really helping” the United States secure a peace deal...
Trump envoy, Iranian minister head to Switzerland for talks Updated 20 Jun, 2026 11:13pm Trump says he urged Israel to agree to ceasefire
‘Ultimately, Iran prevails’ Published 20 Jun, 2026 04:57am This is apropos a letter to the Editor titled “Ultimately, Iran prevails” carried by the newspaper yesterday. I...
US vice president cancels trip for peace talks with Iran Published 19 Jun, 2026 11:08am US officials said this week they would hold a formal signing ceremony for the US-Iran agreement in Geneva
US lifts Iran ports blockade Published 19 Jun, 2026 05:50am WASHINGTON/GENEVA: The US on Thursday lifted a blockade of Iranian ports imposed during the Middle East war after...
First tankers cross strait under Iran deal; Israeli strikes raise doubt in Lebanon Published 19 Jun, 2026 05:50am BEIRUT/JERUSALEM/QLAILIEH, Lebanon: Three Saudi-flagged supertankers carrying 6 million barrels of crude sailed...
UAE stocks rally on ceasefire optimism Published 19 Jun, 2026 05:50am BENGALURU: Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates climbed on Thursday, led by sharp gains in Dubai, as optimism...
I’m the boss’, Trump says at G7, as he warms to Ukraine’s war aims Published 18 Jun, 2026 05:37am EVIAN-LES-BAINS, (France): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday told a roomful of global leaders “I’m the boss”,...
Trump to host Iraqi PM at White House in mid-July: US embassy Published 16 Jun, 2026 12:33pm Special Presidential Envoy Barrack conveyed President Trump looks forward to welcoming Prime Minister Al-Zaidi to the White House mid-July
Trump says Iran deal is ‘all signed’, details remain unclear Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France/DUBAI/JERUSALEM: US President Donald Trump said on Monday a preliminary agreement to end the...
G7 leaders meet in France after U.S. and Iran declare agreement to end war Published 15 Jun, 2026 10:28am Discussing next steps on Iran will be one of several issues the global leaders will wrestle with during the June 15-17 summit