Trump announces ceasefire in Iran-Israel war; Iran to halt its fire if Israel stops its strikes
Dubai, Jun 24: US President Donald Trump has claimed that Israel and Iran had agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire" soon after Iran...
NATO leaders set to agree on historic defence spending pledge, but hike won’t apply to all
The Hague, Jun 24: The head of the NATO military alliance warned Monday that no country could have an opt-out from a massive new...
Sheikh Hasina’s UK MP niece accuses Bangladesh regime of ‘smear campaign’
London, June 23: The niece of Bangladesh’s deposed former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, British MP Tulip Siddiq, on Monday accused the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in...
Oman plans to impose personal income tax, first among Gulf states
Dubai, June 23: Oman has rolled out plans to levy personal income tax as part of a broader push to move the sultanate's economy...
Iran launches missiles, drones at Israel in wake of US strikes on its nuclear targets
Dubai, Jun 23: Iran fired a salvo of missiles and drones on Monday at Israel while also warning the United States that its military...
Israeli strikes on Iran killed at least 950 people, human rights group says
Dubai, June 23: Israeli strikes on Iran have killed at least 950 people and wounded 3,450 others, a human rights group said Monday.
The Washington-based...
Pak politicians, others ask govt to review Trump’s nomination for Nobel Peace Prize
Islamabad, June 23: Several Pakistani politicians and notable figures have asked the government to reconsider its decision to recommend President Donald Trump for the...
Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 9, injure over dozen
Kyiv, June 23: A Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine's capital overnight killed at least nine people and injured others, according to local...
Bangladesh’s ex-election commission chief arrested for manipulating polls during his tenure
Dhaka, June 23: Bangladesh’s former chief election commissioner K M Nurul Huda has been arrested on charges of manipulating elections during his tenure, police...
Iran says its military will decide ‘timing, nature and scale’ of its response to US attacks
United Nations, Jun 23: Iran has said that the US “decided to destroy diplomacy” with its strikes on the country's nuclear programme and that...
Over 100 firefighters battle large wildfire on eastern Greek island of Chios
Athens, Jun 23: More than 100 firefighters assisted by water-dropping helicopters and planes were battling a large wildfire burning near the main town of...
Trump’s go-it-alone strategy on Iran risks dividing already split Congress
Washington, Jun 23: President Donald Trump's decision to launch a military strike on Iran's nuclear sites without fully consulting the US Congress layered a...
