Israel military to keep operating in south Lebanon
TEL AVIV: The Israeli military said on Thursday that it will continue operating in southern Lebanon and “remove threats” beyond its so-called security zone, after the US and Iran s…
Tankers pass Hormuz after deal
PARIS: A French-flagged LNG tanker left the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, a tracking platform said, as an agreement to end the US-Iran war paved the way for the ke…
Hegseth says US will review forces in Europe
BRUSSELS: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told Nato the Pentagon will review its force presence in Europe within six months, as he lashed out at allies over defence spending and…
Ukraine sets Moscow ablaze in biggest attack
MOSCOW: Ukraine on Thursday launched its largest drone attack on Moscow in years, sparking fires in and around the capital, hitting a major oil refinery and forcing evacuations at…
UAE sets minimum social media age at 15, mandates age checks
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates has set a minimum age of 15 for social media use, becoming the first Arab country to introduce such a restriction as governments worldwide seek t…
Ukraine hits Moscow in ‘large-scale’ attack
Moscow: Ukraine on Thursday launched its largest drone attack on Moscow in years, sparking fires in and around the capital and forcing evacuations at the country’s largest airport…
Key points from the US-Iran memorandum
Tehran: Here are the main points from the memorandum of understanding signed between the United States and Iran to end the Middle East war, the text of which was made public by Was…
India learns to live with hotter summers
Jaisalmer, India: On India’s hot plains, scorching summers have become increasingly harder to endure, requiring adaptations and forcing life into the hours of dark before the sun…
Trump, Iran’s president sign deal to end Mideast war
Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump and Iran’s president signed a deal Wednesday meant to end the Middle East war, with Tehran agreeing to dilute its enriched uran…
Switzerland says talks planned for Friday between Iran and U.S.
ZURICH: Initial talks between the United States and Iran are planned at the Buergenstock mountaintop resort in Switzerland on Friday, following the signing of a ceasefire agre…