War costs France 4-6 billion euros so far: Minister
PARIS – The crisis in Iran and its repercussions on the energy markets have cost France anywhere between 4 billion euros ($4.71 billion) and 6 billion euros, said the country’s…
Apple names John Ternus as CEO, Cook to become executive chairman
Apple on Monday named insider John Ternus as its next CEO, tasking the long-time hardware chief to steer the company after Tim Cook, as the iPhone maker gears up for an in…
Blockade to continue until a deal is reached with Iran: Trump
Washington – President Donald Trump on Monday said the United States would not lift its blockade of Iranian ports until Tehran had agreed to a peace deal to end the war.”THE BLOCKA…
Iran and Washington plan new talks in Pakistan
Despite sending mixed signals in recent days, both the United States and Iran gave clearer indications on Monday that they planned to send negotiators to peace talks in Pakistan th…
US has turned back 27 ships since the Hormuz blockade
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy has turned back 27 ships trying to enter or exit Iranian ports since a U.S. blockade outside the contested Strait of Hormuz began about a week ago, the m…
Fate of Iran talks uncertain as ceasefire deadline approaches
DUBAI/WASHINGTON – Iran is considering attending peace talks with the United States in Pakistan, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday, following moves by Islamabad to…
Oman make three changes for Nepal tri-series
Kulkarni’s men depart for the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 series in Nepal featuring the hosts and the UAE, starting on April 25 MUSCAT: Buoyed by their impressive display in the…
Vance to lead US team to Iran talks in Pakistan
US Vice-President J D Vance will lead the US delegation for talks with Iran in Pakistan, a White House official said on Sunday – shortly after President Donald Trump said he would…
Iran is not currently planning to attend talks
Tehran – Iranian state media reported on Sunday that Tehran was not currently planning to take part in new talks with the United States, hours after President Donald Trump said he…
Pakistan, Iran leaders speak ahead of talks with US
Islamabad – Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Sunday he had spoken by phone with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian ahead of anticipated US-Iran talks in Islamabad, an…