Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Deal With Oman Nears Final Stage
CAIRO: Iran has said an agreement with Oman to establish new shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz is nearing completion, but Tehran insists the strategic waterway will not reopen until the United States fulfils additional conditions. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Sunday that discussions over the proposed shipping arrangements had reached the “final […]
Netanyahu Rejects Trump’s Plan for Gaza, Demands Hamas Disarmament
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected US President Donald Trump’s Gaza plan, saying Israel will not withdraw its forces until Hamas is “genuinely” disarmed. The decision adds another obstacle to efforts aimed at advancing a ceasefire and establishing a new political framework for Gaza. Netanyahu said Israel rejects the 15-point document that had been […]
Afghanistan’s Gold Rush Comes at a Heavy Environmental Cost
BADAKHSHAN: A growing gold-mining boom in Afghanistan’s northeastern Badakhshan province is transforming remote mountain communities, but residents say the rapid expansion of mining is destroying farmland, polluting water sources and damaging the environment. Dozens of excavators now operate around the clock in the Shiwa area, roughly 50 kilometres northeast of provincial capital Faizabad. Thousands of […]
Catania Airport Flight Status: Etna Ash Cloud Suspends Arrivals, Passengers Told to Check Schedule Before Travelling
Mount Etna, Europe’s tallest and most active volcano, erupted again on Saturday, sending a thick plume of volcanic ash into the sky above eastern Sicily and forcing Catania Airport to suspend all incoming flights. The disruption has left hundreds of travellers checking the Catania Airport flight status repeatedly as they try to work out whether […]
Trump’s Former Lawyer Todd Blanche Narrowly Confirmed as New U.S. Attorney General
The United States Senate has confirmed Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump’s former personal defense lawyer, as the new U.S. Attorney General. The confirmation came early Saturday in a narrow 50-49 vote, capping weeks of tense political debate over the independence of the Department of Justice. Blanche had already been serving as acting head of the […]
Nilofar Abbasi Honored at Dinner Reception in Jeddah
Veteran Pakistani Actress Nilofar Abbasi Honored at Reception in Jeddah Former renowned Pakistani television actress Nilofar Abbasi was honored at a dinner reception in Jeddah, where she praised the quality of Pakistani television dramas and reflected on the dedication of actors from her era. The reception was attended by members of the Pakistani community in […]
Canadian Dollar Climbs to Eight-Week High After Strong Jobs Report
TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rose sharply against the US dollar on Friday, reaching its strongest level in eight weeks, after a surprisingly strong employment report boosted confidence in Canada’s economic outlook. The loonie gained 0.6% to C$1.3935 per US dollar, or 71.76 US cents, its highest intraday level since June 11. The currency was also […]
Russian Missile Strikes Near Kyiv Kill Three, Including Child
The overnight attacks struck areas east of Kyiv in the early hours of Saturday, with residents reporting powerful explosions across the region. The strikes came just days after another wave of Russian attacks across Ukraine reportedly killed 21 people. According to Timur Tkachenko, head of the regional military administration, the latest ballistic missile strikes killed […]
International Literary Fellowship 2026 Opens New Opportunities for Emerging Writers Worldwide
The announcement of International Literary Fellowship 2026 opportunities has generated significant interest among writers, poets, translators, and literary professionals across the world. As international organizations continue expanding support for diverse voices, many aspiring authors are actively searching for information about International literary fellowship 2026 requirements, International literary fellowship 2026 submissions, and various residency and mentorship […]
Russia Says It Shot Down 605 Ukrainian Drones in One of the Largest Overnight Attacks
MOSCOW: Russia said its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 605 Ukrainian drones overnight across several regions and the annexed Crimean Peninsula, describing it as one of the largest drone attacks since the start of the war. In a statement issued on Thursday, Russia’s Ministry of Defence said air defence units successfully repelled the large-scale […]