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US Senate backs Trump’s Iran war policy, blocks resolution to halt conflict
WASHINGTON: A majority in the United States Senate on Wednesday backed Donald Trump’s military campaign against Iran, voting down a Democratic-led resolution aimed at halting the war without congressional authorisation.
The Senate voted…
Power outages largely beyond control amid shortfall, says Owais Leghari
ISLAMABAD: Owais Leghari said on Thursday that ongoing power outages were largely beyond the government’s control, citing regional tensions and a shortfall in electricity generation, while apologising for load-shedding during…
US begins naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions with Iran
WASHINGTON: The United States has begun enforcing a naval blockade against Iran in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to military officials.
A senior US military official, General General Caine, said the…
Iran refuses to give up uranium enrichment amid ongoing US exchanges
TEHRAN: Iran on Wednesday said it will not relinquish its right to uranium enrichment, as indirect exchanges with the United States continue through Pakistan.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told a weekly media…
China rejects report of providing satellite support to Iran
BEIJING: China has dismissed a report by the Financial Times as “fabricated”, rejecting allegations that it provided covert satellite support to Iran during the ongoing conflict in the region.
The report claimed that Iran had…
CDF Asim Munir, Mohsin Naqvi arrive in Tehran as Pakistan steps up US-Iran mediation
ISLAMABAD: Asim Munir and Mohsin Naqvi have arrived in Tehran along with a Pakistani delegation as part of ongoing efforts to mediate between the United States and Iran, the Inter-Services Public Relations said on Wednesday.
The visit…
PM Shehbaz arrives in Saudi Arabia on three-nation diplomatic visit
MAKKAH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday arrived in Saudi Arabia as part of his three-nation visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic efforts to promote peace in the Middle East.
The premier was received at the airport…
Trump says Iran-Israel war ‘close to over’ as Pakistan steps up mediation
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump said the war involving Iran and Israel is “very close to over”, as Pakistan intensified diplomatic efforts to prevent a collapse of the fragile ceasefire.
The remarks came as Asim Munir arrived in…
DPM Dar terms US-Iran talks ‘constructive’ despite no breakthrough
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said several rounds of “comprehensive and constructive” discussions took place between the United States and Iran during the Islamabad talks, despite the…
Trump warns oil prices may stay high as Hormuz blockade threat raises tensions
MIAMI: Donald Trump on Sunday warned that oil and gasoline prices could remain elevated through November’s midterm elections, in a rare admission of the domestic political impact of the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Speaking in…