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World Published 25 Apr, 2026 10:36pm

Six killed in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon: ministry

Israeli attacks have killed more than 2,490 people in Lebanon since March 2

World Updated 26 Apr, 2026 08:52am

Iran Hajj pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia: Report

The Hajj is due to begin during the last week of May

Pakistan Published 25 Apr, 2026 10:24pm

Iran FM calls Pakistan visit ‘very fruitful’, questions US commitment to diplomacy

Tehran appreciates Islamabad’s peace efforts as Araghchi says test of US seriousness on diplomacy still remains

World Updated 25 Apr, 2026 10:49pm

Trump cancels Witkoff and Kushner trip to Pakistan

US president says Washington ‘holds all the cards’; says Iranian officials can reach out to Washington whenever they choose

World Published 25 Apr, 2026 08:48pm

Republicans retool midterm strategy: Trump's policies, but less Trump

Republicans shift focus to local issues, play down Trump amid concerns over his approval ratings

World Published 25 Apr, 2026 05:45pm

Majority of Americans back Trump impeachment as odds shift: poll

Public support rises while removal remains unlikely: Newsweek

World Published 25 Apr, 2026 04:32pm

US orders global warning about alleged AI thefts by DeepSeek, other Chinese firms

State Department warns diplomats to raise concerns about 'distillation' of US AI models

World Published 25 Apr, 2026 03:36pm

IRGC arrests nearly 240 people in security operations

Raids in Kurdistan and Kermanshah targeted armed and 'counter-revolutionary' groups

World Published 25 Apr, 2026 03:18pm

Iran executes man over Mossad links and protest-related charges

Erfan Kiani hanged after conviction tied to January unrest and attacks on security forces

World Updated 25 Apr, 2026 04:36pm

Republicans push bill to suspend H-1B visas for three years

Proposed law seeks tighter rules on foreign skilled workers and higher wage thresholds

World Published 25 Apr, 2026 02:13pm

Only five ships pass through Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours

Shipping slows dramatically as security risks and geopolitical tensions disrupt key route

World Published 25 Apr, 2026 12:36pm

Jeddah Tower passes 100 floors in race to become tallest building

Megaproject has reached 400 metres and is on course to overtake Dubai’s Burj Khalifa

World Updated 25 Apr, 2026 04:44pm

Russia tops list as world’s largest country

Map distortions often mislead perceptions of country sizes

World Updated 25 Apr, 2026 04:45pm

Famine hits Gaza and Sudan as global hunger crisis deepens

Global report warns millions face acute food insecurity worldwide

World Published 25 Apr, 2026 12:00pm

Washington mistakenly displays Australian flags ahead of King Charles visit

Error near White House quickly corrected before British monarch’s arrival

World Published 25 Apr, 2026 10:20am

Local polls give Gazans a chance to vote for first time in years

First polls in two decades test political mood amid war and stalled statehood hopes

World Published 25 Apr, 2026 09:50am

US eyes firing squads, electrocution, gas for federal executions

US Department of Justice cites lethal injection drug shortages in proposed changes

World Updated 25 Apr, 2026 10:00am

Firefighters in Japan struggle to contain forest fires in Iwate

Over 1,000 personnel deployed to control blazes as 3,000 people evacuated

World Published 25 Apr, 2026 09:34am

Hezbollah calls ceasefire ‘meaningless’ amid ongoing strikes

Two people killed in Lebanon as Israel continues to strike civilian population

World Published 25 Apr, 2026 09:15am

Iran to make offer aimed at satisfying US demands, says Trump

US president signals potential movement ahead of expected negotiations in Islamabad

World Published 25 Apr, 2026 08:57am

Cautious optimism in Islamabad over revival of US-Iran talks

Pakistan pushes to restart negotiations despite Tehran ruling out direct engagement

World Published 25 Apr, 2026 08:31am

Iran rules out direct talks with US during Araghchi’s visit

Araghchi-led delegation to convey observations to Pakistani officials: Esmail Baghaei