7 h. ago Israel pounds Damascus, vows to shield Druze amid Syrian turmoil

In a dramatic escalation, Israel launched intense airstrikes on Damascus on Wednesday, targeting the Syrian defence ministry and an area near the presidential palace. The strikes were aimed at halting attacks against the Druze community in southern Syria, as Israel accused Syrian government forces of failing to protect the minority group. Military officials confirmed that […]

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11 h. ago 3 killed, 34 injured as Israel bombs Syrian Defence Ministry near Presidential Palace

At least three people were killed and 34 others were injured on Wednesday when the Israeli army launched a new wave of airstrikes on the Syrian capital, Damascus, the Health Ministry said. The state news agency SANA said warplanes carried out strikes on the General Staff Complex and the Presidential Palace, known as Qasr al-Shaab, […]

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24 h. ago Israel strikes key Syrian institutions in Damascus attack as Druze clashes continue

DAMASCUS: An Israeli airstrike hit next to the presidential palace in Syria’s capital Damascus on Wednesday, according to a Reuters witness, after the Syrian defence ministry and military headquarters were also attacked. Earlier, Israeli strikes hit near the Syrian army and defence ministry headquarters in Damascus, the state-run Alekhbariya channel reported on Telegram, after Israel’s military said it […]

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25 h. ago Israeli airstrike hits near Syrian presidential palace amid escalating tensions

DAMASCUS: An Israeli airstrike targeted an area near the presidential palace in Syria’s capital, Damascus, on Wednesday, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing Israeli-Syrian conflict. The airstrikes, which also hit areas near Syria’s army and defense ministry headquarters, come as Israel has intensified its military actions on Syrian soil. The airstrikes caused substantial damage […]

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27 h. ago Israeli airstrikes hit near Syrian presidential palace and military sites

Israeli airstrikes struck areas near the presidential palace in Damascus on Wednesday, causing tension to rise in the already fragile region. A Reuters witness confirmed seeing smoke rising from the area following the attack. The airstrike was one of several launched by Israel targeting strategic sites in Syria’s capital. According to Syrian state-run television, the […]

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6 d. ago Trump threatens 35% tariff on Canadian exports starting August 1

In a new escalation of trade tensions, US President Donald Trump has sent a formal letter to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, warning of a 35% import tax on Canadian exports beginning August 1. The warning marks a renewed push in Trump’s aggressive trade policy, with similar letters reportedly sent to over 20 countries this […]

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9 d. ago Red sea on edge as Houthis attack ships after vessel sinking

DUBAI – Tensions escalated in the Red Sea after Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched a fresh attack on a Liberian-flagged cargo ship, just a day after sinking another vessel. The latest assault on the Greek-owned Eternity C left two crew members injured and two missing, raising fears of renewed threats to global shipping routes. According to […]

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1 week ago Israel using criminal gangs to control aid flow in Gaza, Hamas says

GAZA: Amid escalating tensions in Gaza, Hamas officials have raised alarm over Israel’s alleged support for armed groups operating in the region, which are said to be destabilizing security, looting humanitarian aid, and collaborating with Israeli intelligence services. A Hamas security official claimed that Israeli forces have been working to encourage the emergence of criminal […]

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2 w. ago Russia calls on Azerbaijan to mend ties amid worsening diplomatic standoff

MOSCOW/BAKU – Russia on Wednesday urged Azerbaijan to repair strained diplomatic ties, warning that the current crisis could damage long-standing cooperation between the two nations if left unresolved. Tensions escalated after two ethnic Azerbaijanis died during police raids in Russia last week. In response, Baku arrested two Russian journalists and around 15 other Russian nationals […]

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2 w. ago Iran prepared to mine Strait of Hormuz after US, Israel strikes: sources

Tensions escalated in the Gulf last month as US intelligence revealed that Iran had loaded naval mines onto vessels, indicating possible plans to block the Strait of Hormuz. This move followed Israel’s missile strikes on Iranian sites on June 13 and raised alarms in Washington about the risk of a wider conflict impacting global trade […]

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2 w. ago Iran bans UN nuclear chief amid rising conflict with Israel and US

TEHRAN – Iran has officially barred Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), from entering the country, as tensions continue to escalate in the region. In a major move, Iran also removed IAEA surveillance cameras from several of its nuclear facilities, cutting off key international oversight. This step marks a sharp […]

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2 w. ago Tensions escalate: Israeli strikes kill 1, injure 20 in Southern Lebanon

A woman was killed and 20 others wounded on Friday in Israeli airstrikes across southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese health ministry. The strikes, described as heavy and successive, targeted areas in and around Nabatiyeh, where Israel claims Hezbollah operates key infrastructure. The most severe strike hit an apartment in Nabatiyeh, killing a woman and […]

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2 w. ago Khawaja Asif commends China’s efforts to reduce regional tensions at SCO Meeting

BEIJING: Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif lauded China’s efforts in preventing the escalation of regional tensions during his participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Defense Ministers’ Meeting in Qingdao, East China’s Shandong Province. In a meeting with Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun, Asif praised China’s proactive stance in addressing rising instability and conflict in […]

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3 w. ago Iran’s Parliament Approves Bill to Halt Cooperation with IAEA Amid Tensions

Iran’s parliament on Wednesday passed a bill that would suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a move that escalates tensions in the ongoing conflict with Israel. The bill, which still requires final approval from Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, aims to halt surveillance, inspections, and the filing of reports to the IAEA, […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts lauded by China in ongoing Middle East crisis

ISLAMABAD: China lauded Pakistan’s proactive role in seeking regional peace through diplomatic channels, particularly in light of the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. This recognition came on Tuesday as tensions in the Middle East escalated following a missile strike by Iran on the United States’ Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. At an emergency session held on […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan resumes flight operations after Gulf airspace reopens

KARACHI: Pakistan has resumed flight operations to the Gulf region following the reopening of airspace over Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain, according to aviation sources on Tuesday. The suspension of operations by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) had occurred late Monday night due to escalating tensions in the Gulf, forcing a temporary halt on Gulf-bound flights. While […]

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3 w. ago PIA halts Gulf flights amid rising tensions after Iran’s missile strikes on US bases

KARACHI – Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has suspended all flight operations to Gulf countries after Iran launched missile attacks on US military bases in Iraq and Qatar late Monday night, escalating regional tensions. In an official statement, the PIA spokesperson confirmed that flights to major Gulf destinations—Qatar, Dubai, Bahrain, and Kuwait—have been canceled due to […]

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3 w. ago Global airlines halt Middle East flights amid escalating tensions

A growing number of international airlines have suspended their flights to and from several Middle Eastern countries following Israel’s recent strikes on Iran. The airspace closures and increasing safety concerns have caused major disruptions in global air travel, especially to hubs like Tel Aviv, Dubai, Doha, and Tehran. Airlines from across Europe, Asia, and North […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan expresses solidarity with Qatar after Iranian attacks on US base

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep concern over Iran’s missile attacks on the US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, calling for immediate efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region. During a phone conversation with Qatar’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Ali Mubarak Ali Essa Al-Khater, the prime minister extended his full support to the government […]

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3 w. ago Iran warns Qatar ahead of Missile Strikes on US Bases as tensions escalate

DOHA – Iran reportedly informed Qatari government before launching missile attacks on US military bases in Qatar and Iraq today.

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