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Islamabad: The highly-anticipated second round of peace talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad has collapsed, dealing a severe blow to diplomatic efforts aimed at defusing regional tensions. Despite Pakistan's attempt to…

Gaza: The devastating aftermath of the ongoing Israeli attacks has plunged Gaza City into a living nightmare. With the death toll tragically soaring to approximately 72,000, displaced Palestinians are now facing a horrifying new threat…

Islamabad: The escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran, are sending shockwaves through the global energy market. Pakistan is currently facing the brunt of this…

Washington/Tehran: Tensions between Washington and Tehran have reached a fever pitch, with the threat of a full-scale conflict looming larger than ever. Despite US President Donald Trump’s recent efforts to secure a "dream…

Islamabad: Peace talks to end the US-Iran war hit a fresh roadblock as Tehran dismissed Washington’s latest proposal and rejected Pakistan’s mediation efforts, deepening confusion over Iran’s negotiating stance. Iran has firmly rejected…

Colombo: India is fast-tracking a multi-product oil pipeline to Sri Lanka as it seeks to deepen energy ties with the island nation and counter China’s growing footprint in the region’s fuel market. Indian officials called for “swift…

Beijing: China’s economy accelerated in the first quarter of 2026, posting 5 per cent year-on-year growth despite the fallout from the US-Israel-Iran war, as strong exports and energy security helped cushion the impact. China’s National…

New Delhi: India on Saturday summoned Iran’s ambassador after two Indian-flagged vessels came under fire in the Strait of Hormuz, marking a sharp escalation in tensions in the critical energy waterway. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met…

Houston: In a historic reversal of a century-long trend, the United States is on the precipice of becoming a net exporter of crude oil for the first time since the Second World War. The ongoing conflict with Iran, which has…

Tehran: In a chilling escalation of the Islamic Republic’s judicial crackdown on dissent, Bita Hemmati is set to become the first female protester to be executed in connection with the mass uprisings that have convulsed Iran since late…