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🇮🇷 Iran·Al Monitor·3 months ago

Status of US-Iran talks uncertain as ship struck in Hormuz

DUBAI/WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Conflicting signals from the United States and Iran over the status of talks to end theirfive-month-old warboosted uncertainty on Tuesday, with the latest attack on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz highlighting risks to global energy flows. U.S. PresidentDonald Trump said the talks were under way on Monday, warning of a "last chance" for Tehran to sign a good deal, but Iran denied that negotiations were being held or planned.

🇮🇷 Iran·Al Monitor·3 months ago

Qatar says progress made toward US-Iran talks

By Tala Ramadan, Parisa Hafezi and Nandita Bose DUBAI/WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Qatar said mediators were making progress in efforts to end the U.S.-Iran war on Tuesday, although Tehran has denied President Donald Trump's assertion that talks are already under way.

🇮🇷 Iran·Al Monitor·3 months ago

Qatar says progress made toward US-Iran talks on ending war

By Tala Ramadan, Parisa Hafezi, Doina Chiacu and Simon Lewis DUBAI/WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Qatar said mediators were making progress in efforts to end the U.S.-Iran war on Tuesday, driving oil prices lower, although Tehran has denied President Donald Trump's assertion that talks are already under way.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Ukrinform·3 months ago

Iran says it canceled planned strikes on three sites in Ukraine after Kyiv 'apology'

Iran was prepared to strike three sites in Ukraine but called off the plans after allegedly receiving an "apology" from Kyiv, according to Mohsen Rezaei, a top military advisor to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

5 Toronto police officers face punishment for controversial comments after Oct. 7

Remarks on Muslim outreach podcast said to refer to 'unbelievable' number of people who converted to Islam after Hamas-led invasion; police call comments 'biased or inappropriate' The post 5 Toronto police officers face punishment for controversial comments after Oct. 7 appeared first on The Times of Israel.

🇷🇺 Russia·Ukrinform·3 months ago

One killed in Russian guided bomb attack on Sumy

Russian forces struck civilian infrastructure in Sumy with guided aerial bombs, killing one person and injuring others.

144 children lost to diphtheria, measles since January in Karachi

• Deaths from vaccine-preventable diseases reported at four tertiary care city hospitals • Expert says most parents fail to ensure children receive recommended doses on time • EPI official claims cases declined this year KARACHI: At least 144 children have lost to measles and diphtheria — both vaccine-preventable infections — at four key tertiary care hospitals in the first seven months of this year, it emerged on Monday. Sources said that a total of 1,915 cases of measles with 125 mortalities h

🇺🇦 Ukraine·South China Morning Post·3 months ago

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Russia says Ukrainian drone attack kills 7 at Black Sea resort beach

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🇮🇷 Iran·France 24·3 months ago

Middle East live: Cargo ship hit by 'unknown projectile" in Strait of Hormuz

Early Tuesday, Britain's maritime security agency UKMTO said that a cargo vessel was struck by an "unknown projectile" in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman. US President Donald Trump said Monday that negotiations with Iran were ongoing despite Tehran's denials and the Islamic Republic was facing a 'last chance before decapitation.' Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Heavy rain warning raises flood risk in low-lying areas

• Medium to high flows expected in nullahs linked to Jhelum, Chenab and Ravi • Authorities on high alert as NDMA reviews flood preparedness LAHORE: While rising river flows have pushed Tarbela Dam near its maximum capacity, the Met Office has warned of urban flooding and inundation in low-lying areas of several cities as heavy monsoon rains are expected on Tuesday (today). According to the Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) of the Pakistan Meteorological Department, heavy rainfall may trigger

🇮🇳 India·South China Morning Post·3 months ago

Can a tech titan ace a test to fix India’s crisis-hit education system?

India’s tech titan Nandan Nilekani faces an uphill battle overhauling the country’s education system amid exam scandals, student protests and rising youth unemployment. Nilekani, co-founder of technology behemoth Infosys, was appointed head of a national task force for exam reforms following widespread anger and controversies over alleged paper leaks involving the competitive exam for aspiring doctors, the National Eligibility Entrance Test. Analysts say the real test for a reformer best known..

🇮🇷 Iran·Jerusalem Post·3 months ago

Iran attacks US base in Kuwait, vessel hit by projectile near Strait of Hormuz

The United Kingdom Maritime and Trade Operations (UKMTO) center said in a post on X/Twitter that a cargo vessel had been hit by an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman.

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Pakistan gets a pass on new US visa bond rule

• Washington makes visa bond programme permanent; Bangladesh, Nepal among 50 countries covered, India also excluded • Visitors from listed nations face refundable deposits of up to $20,000 WASHINGTON: Pakistan is not among the 50 countries whose citizens may now be required to deposit up to $20,000 as a financial guarantee before obtaining a US visitor visa under a new programme that took effect on Aug 1. The list published in the US Federal Register does not include Pakistan. Among South Asian

🇦🇫 Afghanistan·Dawn·3 months ago

Balochistan ‘not as bleak as portrayed’, says Bugti

QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has said that the security and governance situation in the province is neither entirely ideal nor as bleak as portrayed by some quarters outside the province. He warned that negative and one-sided narratives are harming not only Balochistan but also Pakistan’s image and the government’s efforts. In an interview with a private television channel, CM Bugti said the national media often focuses on Balochistan only when a violent incident occ

🇮🇷 Iran·NDTV World·3 months ago

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'Be Creative, Unconventional': US Military Asks Troops To Find New Ways To Punish Iran

A source noted that CENTCOM is looking at everything, acknowledging it needs to reevaluate the strategy.

‘Twin souls’: Man dies by suicide at grave of close friend murdered at Nova on Oct. 7

Bar Bechor Asraf, 30, was close childhood friends with Liron Barda, who was killed at music festival massacre where she had stayed to tend to the wounded The post ‘Twin souls’: Man dies by suicide at grave of close friend murdered at Nova on Oct. 7 appeared first on The Times of Israel.

🇮🇱 Israel·Al Monitor·3 months ago

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Trapped by war, Bangladesh seafarer recounts Gulf ordeal

For 115 days, captain Mohammad Shafiqul Islam was stranded on the high seas of the Gulf, watching missiles light up the night sky and rationing food and water for his crew. "I tried to stay calm because I was responsible for 31 lives, a ship worth $40 million, and cargo valued at $8.2 million," the 51-year-old Bangladeshi mariner told AFP, back home after the ordeal. Islam was the captain of the Banglar Joyjatra, a bulk carrier that had arrived in the Gulf a month before the United States and

🇮🇷 Iran·Jerusalem Post·3 months ago

IDF on high alert for possibility of escalation with Iran amid Trump's escalating threats

This comes amid Trump’s escalating threats toward Tehran, as he claimed that "this is their last opportunity to sign an agreement."

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Did Iran hack water systems in seven US states?

While US President Donald Trump has said Iran is not to blame, cyber experts tell the BBC it likely the attack was at the hands of the Iran.

🇮🇷 Iran·BBC World·3 months ago

Cotton production jumps 32 per cent

Textile mills have become reliant on imports amid falling cotton output.—PPI/file LAHORE: Phutti (seed-cotton) arrivals at ginning factories rose by more than 32 per cent year-on-year by July 31, driven by a sharp increase in Sindh despite a slight decline in Punjab, according to the figures released by the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) on Monday. The PCGA fortnightly report revealed that phutti arrivals reached 785,822 bales by July 31, up 32.33pc from 593,821 bales received durin

🇮🇶 Iraq·Dawn·3 months ago

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Pakistan to host Iranian officials as Trump’s patience wears thin

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🇮🇷 Iran·Middle East Eye·3 months ago

Report: Pentagon is emailing military experts and asking best way to 'punish' Iran

Report: Pentagon is emailing military experts and asking best way to 'punish' Iran The Trump administration seems to be struggling to figure out how to get out of its self-made Iran quagmire. According to a CNN report on Monday, the US military is now crowdsourcing ideas among military experts for what to do next in order to push Iran into a deal that is to President Donald Trump's liking. "We are looking for new creative and unconventional ways to pressure and punish Iran," an email from an o

🇲🇱 Mali·Dawn·3 months ago

Senate body slams linking members to seizure of smuggled cigarettes

ISLAMABAD: The subcommittee of the Senate Standing Committee on Interior and Narcotics Control on Monday strongly condemned what it called a “malicious media campaign” targeting its members following the seizure of 11 trucks allegedly loaded with smuggled cigarettes on the motorway. The meeting, convened by Senator Saifullah Abro at Parliament House, was mandated to scrutinise border security mechanisms, smuggling networks, anti-narcotics controls, and tax evasion, including an estimated $1 bill

🌍 Global·Al Jazeera·3 months ago

Does the US blockade on Cuba make America safer?

Trump just escalated restrictions on Havana warning that Cuba remains a ‘threat to national security’.

🇷🇺 Russia·NY Times World·3 months ago

Drone Explodes on Russian Beach, Killing 7, Officials Say

It was unclear what the drone was targeting and why it crashed in the crowded resort spot, but it has been a deadly summer for civilians caught up in the Russian-Ukrainian war.

🇮🇱 Israel·Al Jazeera·3 months ago

Board of Peace says no Israeli withdrawal from Gaza before Hamas disarms

Netanyahu and board director Maldenov meet amid tensions over Gaza disarmament roadmap and recent Israeli attacks.

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IRGC attacks U.S. military base in Kuwait with 3+ drones

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🕌 Middle East·X/@osint613·3 months ago

Cargo vessel reports being hit by projectile near Oman, UK maritime org says

Shipping in key waterways shows little change amid uncertainty over war * UK Conservatives select former neo-Nazi activist to run in local election The post Cargo vessel reports being hit by projectile near Oman, UK maritime org says appeared first on The Times of Israel.

🇮🇶 Iraq·Jerusalem Post·3 months ago

Iran Foreign Ministry denies talks with US, says no meetings planned, despite Trump claims - report

Baghaei told the WSJ that all of Iran's negotiators were still in the country, except for Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi who was visiting a religious site in Iraq.

🇮🇱 Israel·Jerusalem Post·3 months ago

Qatar, Egypt, Turkey condemn Israeli military action in Gaza, say it undermines path to peace

On Friday US President Donald Trump announced that the Board of Peace had reached an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza.

Board of Peace appears to shift terms for IDF pullback after meeting PM; Gaza airstrike reported

Days after Mladenov said withdrawal must move 'in lockstep' with Hamas laying down weapons, Board of Peace now says pullback beyond Yellow Line will only occur after disarmament The post Board of Peace appears to shift terms for IDF pullback after meeting PM; Gaza airstrike reported appeared first on The Times of Israel.

🇮🇷 Iran·France 24·3 months ago

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Trump says US-Iran talks continue, warns Tehran faces 'last chance'

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🇺🇦 Ukraine·Ukrinform·3 months ago

Russia intensifies strikes on ships and Ukrainian ports — 134 attacks since July

In July alone, the Russian military carried out 67 attacks on Ukraine’s seaport facilities, and five more since the start of August. Civilian vessels in ports and ships in Ukraine’s maritime corridor have also been targeted.

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Iranian Shahed-136 drone strikes Kurdish positions in Erbil

Photo shows a plume of smoke rising from Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan, following an Iranian Shahed-136 drone impact on Kurdish positions. Contributed by @MoloWarMonitor https://t.co/IxHypYSnlY

🕌 Middle East·X/@osint613·3 months ago

🇷🇺 Russia·TASS·3 months ago

US has shifted tactics in war with Iran, betting on internal destabilization — expert

Oleg Akulinichev, deputy chairman of the Russian-Iranian Business Council, noted that the strategic goals of the US and Israel remain unchanged

🇺🇦 Ukraine·EuroMaidan Press·3 months ago

Russia keeps hitting warehouses that keep Ukraine fed. This time, it was food storage outside Dnipro

A Russian drone strike ignited a large fire at food warehouses in a suburb of Dnipro, the regional administration says, with casualty information still being clarified.

🇮🇷 Iran·Al Jazeera·3 months ago

Iran war live: Tehran denies US talks as Trump warns of ‘last chance’

US president says talks with Iran are under way, warning the negotiations are Tehran's 'last chance' to secure a deal.