4 d. 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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5 d. 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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6 d. 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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9 d. 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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2 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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2 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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2 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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2 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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2 w. ago Iran grants military free hand to retaliate after US strikes on nuclear sites

Iran’s top military official, Major General Abdulrahim Mousavi, announced that the recent US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities have given Iran’s armed forces full authority to launch retaliatory actions. The strikes targeted three key nuclear sites in northern and central Iran, escalating tensions between the two countries. Mousavi warned that the US must recognize it […]

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2 w. ago China warns: Global economy at risk if middle east tensions escalate

Beijing: China has called on the international community to take stronger steps to prevent the current conflict from impacting the global economy. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Gu Jiaqun emphasized that the Gulf region and its surrounding waters are among the world’s most crucial trade routes, and instability there poses significant risks to global economic activity. […]

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2 w. ago Bilawal slams US attack on Iran, urges dialogue and regional peace

ISLAMABAD – Former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari strongly condemned the recent US strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, calling it a violation of international law and a threat to regional peace. Speaking in the National Assembly, Bilawal criticized Israel’s role in provoking the attack and warned of the dangerous consequences of escalating tensions in the […]

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2 w. ago PM Shehbaz meets Iranian envoy to discuss escalating middle east tensions

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held an important meeting on Monday with Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, at the Prime Minister’s House. The discussion came just hours before a scheduled National Security Committee (NSC) meeting. During the meeting, both leaders exchanged views on the ongoing Iran-Israel tensions and broader regional developments. The […]

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2 w. ago President Zardari calls for dialogue to prevent crisis in middle east

ISLAMABAD – President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday stressed that meaningful dialogue is the only way to ensure lasting peace and stability in the Middle East. He urged all involved parties to avoid escalating tensions further. In a statement from Islamabad, President Zardari expressed deep concern over the rising conflict in the region. He warned […]

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2 w. ago India arrests two for allegedly aiding Pahalgam attackers in IIOJK

India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) announced on Sunday the arrest of two men in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) for allegedly providing support to gunmen behind a deadly attack that escalated tensions with Pakistan. According to the NIA, the suspects are residents of Pahalgam, the same area where 26 civilians were killed in […]

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2 w. ago U.S. advises citizens to avoid travel to Iraq amid rising tensions

The U.S. government has issued a strong warning to its citizens, advising them not to travel to Iraq. The Department of State raised the travel advisory level for Iraq to level 4, indicating “Do Not Travel” due to serious safety risks. This decision comes amid escalating tensions and conflicts in the region, raising concerns over […]

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