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Iran raised the diplomatic initiative at the United Nations General Assembly in New York Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 24, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Iran on Saturday awaited an official US response to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end fighting in the wider Middle East … Read more
In his talks with President Trump, the Chinese leader used praise, warnings and wartime history to challenge American support for Taiwan and Japan.
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with China’s President Xi Jinping after a visit to the National Archives in Washington, DC. Photo: AFP WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up a three-day summit on Friday with tea at the White House and a tour of the National Archives, showcasing personal … Read more
Pakistani authorities have barricaded Islamabad with more than 1,500 shipping containers to stop opposition protesters, choking off access to the capital.
A Japanese widow looks for consolation in ballroom dance in a sweet but uneven drama.
QUETTA: Security forces on Friday eliminated 12 terrorists during two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in restive Balochistan. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces conducted an operation in Nushki district based on an intelligence report about the presence of terrorists. “During the operation, own troops effectively engaged the terrorist hideout and after an … Read more
Mahershala Ali stars as a deeply religious hit man seeking redemption.
UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council on Friday condemned escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, in a rare show of unity from the world body’s top security forum as the Iran-aligned Yemeni group stepped up attacks amid the wider Middle East war. “The members of the Security Council condemned, in the strongest terms, continued Houthi … Read more
[CNN won’t be able to join President Trump on a Saturday trip to Tennessee. He had banned CNN and two other news outlets from the White House, but a court order on Thursday restored their access.
The settlement, which also includes changes to the platform’s features, is the latest in a string of agreements by companies to address child addiction.