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Xi Pushes 4-Point Peace Plan For Middle East, Promises To Help Boost Security
The announcement comes as the US and Iran deliberate on the possibility of another round of talks before the ceasefire expires after the talks in Pakistan broke down.
Who Is Mayushi Bhagat? The Indian Student The FBI Has Been Searching For Since 2019
The FBI, along with New Jersey law enforcement agencies, continues to investigate the case under suspicious circumstances and is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to her whereabouts or identifying anyone responsible.
'Tawakkul al-Allah': Meet Sheikh Moussa, The Man Israel Can't Move
Sheikh Moussa refuses to leave his family home in Beirut's Dahieh despite decades of Israeli missile strikes. His faith - tawakkul al-Allah - keeps him rooted amid rubble, memories, and a doctrine designed to break Israel's rivals.
Inside Pakistan's Defence Pact With Saudi That Could Pull It Into Iran War
The defence partnership between Riyadh and Islamabad is not new. But it has evolved quietly and significantly over the years.
Greenpeace Warns Of Radioactivity Risk At Chernobyl After Shell Damage
Days before the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, Greenpeace warned that the confinement function of the NSC "could not be fully restored".
Italy Suspends Defence Agreement With Israel, Cites "Current Situation"
Italy Suspends Defence Agreement With Israel, Cites "Current Situation"
Opinion: Opinion | 3 Things That May Trouble Pakistan After Playing Host To US-Iran Talks
While there is some concern within Pakistan over the fallout of the failed peace talks in Islamabad, by and large, the regime, for now, is revelling in its fifteen minutes of fame. But it might not last long.
China Vows "Countermeasures" If US Levies Tariffs Over "Fabricated" Claims
Trump voiced his plans to impose tariffs on China after a US media outlet suggested that it was intent on delivering new air defence systems to Iran.
Pakistan Eyeing 'Islamic Sukuk' For Debt Funding: What It Means, Why It Matters
By talking about Islamic Sukuk, Pakistan is signalling that it wants to tap into a different pool of investors for debt funding.
Hezbollah Rejects Negotiations With Lebanon, Asks Israel To Cancel Meeting
Lebanon wants to secure a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war, but Israel instead prefers to focus on formal peace talks with Lebanon itself.
'Bad News'? Vance Comes Up Empty-Handed On Iran And Hungary, For Now
At a terse press conference in Islamabad, Vance delivered the "bad news" and took just three questions before getting on a plane and leaving for home.
"Dangerous, Irresponsible": China Condemns US Blockade Of Iran Ports
Trump had ordered the blockade of ships entering or leaving Iranian ports and coastal areas in the Gulf after the failure Islamabad peace talks.
US Judge Dismisses Trump's $10 Billion Defamation Suit Against WSJ
District Judge Darrin Gayles, in his ruling, said Trump had failed to prove the Murdoch-owned newspaper had knowingly published false statements.
Trump Insists On Hormuz Opening As He Escalates Iran Threats
US president Donald Trump in recent weeks has said an agreement on the strait wasn't among his core prerequisites for ending the conflict.
Xi Says World Order 'Crumbling Into Disarray' As Iran War Drags
The meeting between Sanchez and Xi is their fourth in just over three years as Spain positions itself as one of China's closest friends in Europe.
"They Cut The Pipes": Afghans In Kabul Face Acute Water Crisis
The level of Kabul's aquifers plunged by 25 to 30 metres over the past decade, according to an April 2025 report by the aid group Mercy Corps.
"Is It Epstein Being Cared For?" Iran's Dig At Trump Over "Jesus" Image
US President Donald Trump uploaded an image which showed him dressed in a white robe and placing a glowing hand on the forehead of a man lying in a hospital bed.
Ex-Student Opens Fire At Turkish School Wounding 16, Then Kills Self
The 18-year-old attacker, armed with a shotgun, fired randomly at a vocational high school in Siverek, Sanliurfa province, before hiding inside the building.
"Indian Memes Are GOAT": Iran Mocks US' Hormuz Blockade With 'Dhamaal' Video
Amid continued crossfire in the Middle East, Iranian diplomatic handles on X have launched a different kind of 'war' against the United States and Donald Trump -- using memes and takedowns posted.
