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"Not Credible": Israel Questions Pakistan's 'Mediator' Role In US-Iran Talks
The Israeli envoy drew parallels between the Pakistan-brokered US-Iran ceasefire and when Team Trump worked with "problematic states like Qatar and Turkey" to broker agreements for a truce in Gaza, including with Hamas.
In One Of China's Biggest Cyber Heist, Hacker Steals Over 10 Petabytes Of Data From Supercomputer
Experts believe the data may have been extracted from the National Supercomputing Center in Tianjin (NSCC), a key facility that provides computing infrastructure to over 6,000 clients across China.
Explained: Why Iran War Has Paused But Lebanon Continues To Be A Flashpoint
The fresh violence threatened to scuttle what US Vice President JD Vance called a "fragile" deal.
"Ketamine Queen": The Indian-Origin Dealer Jailed For Matthew Perry's Death
Jasveen Sangha, 42, a dual citizen of the United States and Britain, was jailed on Wednesday for her role in the actor's 2023 overdose death.
White House Leak? How Traders Made Big Profits On Trump's Ceasefire Post
Such bets have repeatedly raised questions from the public as well as members of Congress about whether some traders are using inside information
Trump Meets NATO Chief Amid Talk Of Pulling Out Of Military Alliance
Trump has been a longtime critic of NATO and in his first term had suggested he had the authority on his own to leave the alliance.
North Korea Says Latest Tests Used Cluster-Bomb Warhead Missiles
The report by North Korean state media came a day after South Korea's military said it detected North Korea firing multiple missiles from an eastern coastal area in its second round of launches in two days.
Iran Announces Alternative Routes In Hormuz Strait
Iran announced alternative routes on Thursday for ships travelling through the Strait of Hormuz, citing the risk of sea mines in the main zone of the vital waterway.
"Political Disaster": Israel Opposition Blasts Netanyahu Over Iran Ceasefire
The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire in an 11th-hour bid to avert all-out destruction of Iran threatened by US President Donald Trump.
Choose Truce Or "Continue War Via Israel": Iran Warns US Over Lebanon Attacks
White House has dismissed the inclusion of Lebanon in the temporary ceasefire agreement, backing Israel's continued military operation against Hezbollah.
Shaky US-Iran Ceasefire In Doubt As Israeli Strikes Kill Over 180 In Lebanon
Iran War: Lebanon said at least 182 people were killed and hundreds were wounded, making it the deadliest day in the latest Israel-Hezbollah war.
JD Vance To Lead 1st Round Of US-Iran Talks In Pakistan: White House
US President Donald Trump is "dispatching his negotiating team", led by the Vice President of the United States, to Islamabad for talks this weekend.
'Ketamine Queen' Jailed For 15 Years For Selling Drugs To Matthew Perry
Jasveen Sangha, 42, was one of five people charged over the death of the beloved Canadian-American actor.
Pakistan And Afghanistan Agreed To Avoid Escalation: China
Representatives from China, Afghanistan and Pakistan held a week of informal meetings in Xinjiang, said the Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman.
Iran Accuses US Of Violating Key Clauses Of Peace Framework Before Talks
A fresh diplomatic row has erupted after Iranian officials accused the United States of violating three clauses of the 10-Point Proposal, the agreed framework for upcoming negotiations.
At Least 254 Killed, Over 1,100 Injured In Israeli Attack In Lebanon
The wave of attacks began shortly after Donald Trump announced a 15-day ceasefire and negotiations with Iran aimed at establishing a lasting peace.
Iran Closes Strait Of Hormuz In Response To Israeli Strikes On Lebanon
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Israel Unhappy, Says US Kept It In Dark On Ceasefire Deal With Iran Until End
The US and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire - with 90 minutes on Donald Trump's "a whole civilisation will die tonight" clock - early Wednesday, as part of which Iran agreed to re-open the Strait of Hormuz, potentially restoring global energy supplies.
US-Iran Ceasefire Brings Relief, But Coal's Heat Lingers For India
The Middle East war has caused a significant increase in oil prices. Brent prices rose 30 per cent since the war began and pulled the coal futures up by 18 per cent too.
