Rome: Israel announced at talks in Rome Thursday it would not withdraw from additional areas of southern Lebanon until the Lebanese army established full control over two initial “pilot zones”, a Lebanese presidential source said.

According to Franc…

Strait of hormuz: Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global trade, remains severely disrupted despite a halt in mutual attacks between the United States and Iran, reported German news agency dpa.

According to Nam News Network,…

Marib: Houthi attacks in Yemen’s Marib province have resulted in the deaths of at least 10 individuals, according to a minister and military source, as the rebels intensify their offensive on the oil-rich region. This escalation comes after the deadli…

Mecca: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday began talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is also the prime minister of his country, at Al-Safa Palace in the holy city of Mecca, Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing local media.
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Washington: In a closed-door session with the Senate Republican Steering Committee, Ukrainian drone commanders provided key insights into drone warfare, marking a shift from their previous visits to Washington, which focused on requests for weapons an…

Washington: The US Senate has taken a significant step in its ongoing efforts to apply economic pressure on Russia, with the passage of a sanctions bill aimed at targeting Moscow’s energy revenue streams. The legislation, approved by a vote of 86 to 1…

Moscow: Russia has sold significant volumes of its gold reserves so far in 2026 as the Kremlin seeks to raise cash to offset a big budget deficit. The Russian Central Bank announced recently that its gold reserves stood at 73.4 million troy ounces, or…