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The United States on Wednesday released the official text of the memorandum of understanding reached over the weekend with Iran which spells out provisions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing certain financial restrictions on Iran and sets out expectations for addressing Iran's nuclear programme. Titled the "Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States … Read more

ISLAMABAD: Seeking to maintain the backing of a crucial coalition partner, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari to discuss and ease his party’s reservations about the federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27. The meeting came after the PPP chairman reportedly indicated that he would not speak during the ongoing budget … Read more

• US president links deal to stabilisation of energy markets • Issues fresh warning against non-compliance by Tehran EVIAN-LES-BAINS, FRANCE: US President Donald Trump has defended the interim agreement reached with Iran, saying the deal helped avert what could have become a global economic catastrophe while warning that military action could resume if Tehran failed … Read more

Removes ‘Indo’ from title, says decision reflects command’s long history and military heritage in Pacific region WASHINGTON: The US Defence Department announced on Wednesday that the US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) would officially revert to its previous designation, the US Pacific Command (USPACOM), restoring a name that served as the command’s identity for more than seven … Read more

. Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon termed the Sindh budget for the fiscal year 2026–27 people-friendly, balanced, and reflective of development priorities. In a statement, the minister said the Pakistan Peoples Party-led Sindh government has always placed public welfare, employment, education, healthcare, infrastructure, and economic development at the forefront of its agenda. Sharjeel said … Read more

Israeli settlers set fire to mosques in two West Bank villages on Wednesday, their mayors said, with AFP journalists at one site seeing scorched walls and graffiti. The incident came during a period of increased attacks against Palestinian communities by settlers in the Israeli-occupied West Bank since the start of the Gaza war in 2023. … Read more

Ayyoub Bouaddi (L) looked at home in the Morocco midfield on his World Cup debut against five-time champions Brazil. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: Less than three months ago, Ayyoub Bouaddi was captaining France’s Under-21 side in a European Championship qualifier. Now, he is a central figure underpinning Morocco’s World Cup ambitions. The 18-year-old turned in an eye-catching display … Read more

Her team fell to Olmos and Routliffe 6-4, 6-4. BERLIN: Serena Williams suffered a straight sets defeat in the Berlin Open doubles on Tuesday, hours after the confirmation of her return to Wimbledon to play alongside her older sister Venus. Williams and Czech doubles partner Karolina Muchova fell to Mexico’s Giuliana Olmos and Erin Routliffe, of New Zealand, … Read more

MILAN: Ruben Amorim will lead AC Milan’s bid to return to the Champions League after taking charge of the ailing seven-time European champions on Monday. Italian media report that Amorim will be paid a net annual salary of 3.5 million euros ($4.06 million) over his two-year deal as he bids to improve the fortunes of one of Europe’s most … Read more

Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka of the United States will play in the 126th US Open after withdrawing for last week’s PGA Canadian Open with left hand nerve issues. Photo: AFP TEXAS: Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka said Tuesday he will play in this week’s US Open after withdrawing from last week’s PGA Canadian Open … Read more