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Trump says he is sending a hospital ship to Greenland

Trump announced the plan on social media moments before hosting a dinner for Republican governors at the White House

Published 22 Feb, 2026 11:12am

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Trump pushes US toward war with Iran as advisers urge focus on economy

Trump has ordered a huge buildup of forces in the Middle East and preparations for a potential multi-week air attack on Iran

Published 21 Feb, 2026 02:30pm

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Trump to remove Vietnam from restricted tech list: Hanoi

Donald Trump said he would instruct the relevant agencies to soon remove Vietnam from the strategic export control list

Published 21 Feb, 2026 11:42am

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Tehran prepares counterproposal as Trump weighs strikes

WASHINGTON: Iran’s foreign minister said on Friday he expected to have a draft counterproposal ready within days...

Published 21 Feb, 2026 05:36am

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US strikes on Iran could target individual leaders, officials say

The military options are the latest signs that the United States is preparing for a serious conflict with Iran should diplomatic efforts fail

Published 20 Feb, 2026 11:46pm

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Facing US warnings, Iran defends right to nuclear enrichment

PARIS: Iran’s atomic energy chief on Thursday said “no country can deprive Iran of the right” to nuclear enrichment,...

Published 20 Feb, 2026 05:29am

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Gold advances on US-Iran tensions as markets weigh Fed policy path

NEW YORK: Gold prices extended gains on Thursday after rising more than 2 percent in the previous session, as...

Published 20 Feb, 2026 05:29am

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White House tells Iran to do deal as Trump hints at US strikes

Iran would be very wise to make a deal with President Trump and with his administration

Published 19 Feb, 2026 03:22am

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UN nuclear watchdog chief warns Iran-US talks ‘don’t have much time’

The two sides took part in Omani-mediated talks in the Swiss city this week, with US threats of military action looming over the negotiations

Published 19 Feb, 2026 03:17am

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Iran foreign minister says progress made in nuclear talks with US in Geneva

U.S. official said Iran would make detailed proposals in the next two weeks to close gaps in the nuclear talks

Published 18 Feb, 2026 12:10am

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Going solar: Beco Steel Limited begins finalising funding arrangement with UAE sister co

Beco Steel Limited said on Monday that its Board has commenced finalisation of funding arrangements with the...

Published 16 Feb, 2026 12:08pm

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Iran FM in Geneva for second round of US talks

According to Tehran, “indirect” Iran-US nuclear talks mediated by Oman will be held on Tuesday

Published 16 Feb, 2026 12:02pm

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Obama deplores lack of shame after Trump racist monkey clip

WASHINGTON: Former US president Barack Obama criticized a lack of shame and decorum in the country’s political...

Published 16 Feb, 2026 04:22am

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Trump, Netanyahu agreed US should press Iran to cut oil sales to China, Axios reports

China accounts for more than 80% of Iran’s oil exports

Published 15 Feb, 2026 10:50am

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Arms, anxiety and a familiar pattern

EDITORIAL: India’s decision to unveil a record defence budget of USD 85 billion raises a number of uncomfortable...

Updated 14 Feb, 2026 09:09am

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Turkiye’s foreign minister says the US and Iran showing flexibility on nuclear deal, FT reports

Washington has until now demanded Iran relinquish its stockpile of uranium enriched to up to 60% fissile purity

Published 12 Feb, 2026 11:47am

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Dollar rallies after blowout jobs data

NEW YORK: The dollar rallied against major currencies including the euro and Swiss franc on Wednesday following...

Published 12 Feb, 2026 04:44am

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US and Azerbaijan sign strategic partnership charter

BAKU: The United States and Azerbaijan signed a strategic partnership agreement in Baku on Tuesday, launching a...

Published 11 Feb, 2026 04:48am

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Wall St mixed with data, earnings in focus

NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq were muted on Tuesday while the Dow notched a fresh record high as...

Published 11 Feb, 2026 04:48am

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Gold holds firm after paring losses

NEW YORK: Gold prices steadied after briefly losing ground on Tuesday as unexpectedly flat US retail sales data...

Published 11 Feb, 2026 04:48am

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Dollar trades lower against peers

NEW YORK: The US dollar traded mostly lower against major currencies on Tuesday following data indicating slower...

Published 11 Feb, 2026 04:48am

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KSE-100 Index sheds nearly 200 points in volatile trading

Benchmark index settles at 182,153.55

Updated 10 Feb, 2026 05:46pm

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Washington Post CEO out after sweeping job cuts

WASHINGTON: The Washington Post said Saturday its CEO and publisher Will Lewis was leaving effective immediately,...

Published 09 Feb, 2026 05:11am

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Pakistan invited to Board of Peace meeting

ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON: Pakistan has officially received an invitation to participate in the first meeting of the Gaza...

Updated 09 Feb, 2026 09:04am

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Trump posts, then deletes, racist clip of Obamas as monkeys

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump shared a post with a racist video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys,...

Published 07 Feb, 2026 07:23am

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Iran, US to negotiate in Oman amid deep rifts and mounting war fears

Iran and the United States are set to hold high-stakes negotiations in Oman today

Published 06 Feb, 2026 10:31am

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HRW warns US heading to ‘authoritarianism’

PARIS: Human Rights Watch has urged nations to push back against “aggressive superpowers” such as Russia, China and...

Published 05 Feb, 2026 02:51am

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Trump warns Iran of ‘bad things’ unless deal struck with US

Trump declined to discuss any possible military action against Iran

Published 03 Feb, 2026 07:22am

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US to launch USD12bn critical minerals stockpile to ease China reliance

WASHINGTON: The United States is expected to launch a critical minerals stockpile with USD12 billion in initial...

Published 03 Feb, 2026 06:05am

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US cuts tariffs on India to 18%, New Delhi agrees to end Russian oil purchases

New reciprocal tariff for India is 1% lower than for Pakistan's 19%

Updated 03 Feb, 2026 09:18am