The Strait of Hormuz lies between Oman and Iran and links the Gulf north of it with the Gulf of Oman to the south and the Arabian Sea beyond.

G7 leaders, amidst escalating tensions following Israel's strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, declared that Iran must never possess nuclear weapons and called for de-escalation in the Middle East. The summit was disrupted by the conf ...more

Macron revealed that Donald Trump has proposed a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Macron said the offer could lead to broader discussions if both sides agree.

Trump vetoed Netanyahu's plan to target Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei in June 2025, fearing wider war. Why regime change won't end Iran's nuclear threat.  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says killing Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei would end the conflict.

"We discussed the shared interest of the United States and Europe in stabilizing our trade relations and promoting growth and employment in each of our countries. We also spoke about the pressure that must be exerted on Russia to achieve a ceasefire as soon as possible and to negotiate a lasting peace for Ukraine," President Macron further added. ...more

Balochistan province in Pakistan is grappling with a severe fuel crisis due to the Israel-Iran conflict, leading to the closure of numerous fuel stations reliant on smuggled Iranian petrol and diesel. Border districts are also experienc ...more

A bomb blast in Balochistan, Pakistan, disrupted railway traffic on a crucial line connecting southern and central regions. The explosion, suspected to be a terror act targeting national transport infrastructure, injured a railway emplo ...more

Iranian Israeli Conflict Live Updates: As the Iran-Israel conflict enters day five, Iran seeks dialogue with the US and Israel via Arab intermediaries.

No 10 says G7 allies back the measures - but Donald Trump indicates the US will not impose more sanctions now.

Pakistan has closed all border crossings with Iran. This action follows heightened tensions between Israel and Iran. The border closure affects five districts in Balochistan. However, trade activities are not banned. Pakistani nationals ...more

G7 leaders convened in Kananaskis, Alberta, to address the wars in Ukraine and West Asia. Before the summit, President Trump stated that excluding Russia from the G8 was a mistake, suggesting its inclusion might have prevented the Ukrai ...more

UAE's Minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri announced the approval of the GCC unified tourist visa, set to boost tourism in Gulf countries. It will be rolled out soon.

Vance Boelter, accused of fatally shooting former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and wounding Senator John Hoffman, targeted other legislators as well. According to a federal prosecutor, Boelter visited the homes of two additional lawmak ...more

Currently, a woman can face criminal charges for choosing to end a pregnancy after 24 weeks or without the approval of two doctors

The Louvre Museum, a global icon, was unexpectedly shut down due to a staff strike, highlighting issues of overtourism and understaffing. Workers protested unmanageable crowds and deteriorating conditions, despite President Macron's pla ...more

The USS Nimitz abruptly cancelled its Vietnam port visit and is heading towards West Asia amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. The carrier, carrying 5,000 personnel and over 60 aircraft, was last tracked in the Malacca Stra ...more

The proposed meeting aims to explore a diplomatic path forward, focusing on a potential nuclear agreement and efforts to end the conflict between Israel and Iran

No one immediately claimed responsibility for the killings, but such attacks are common in Nigeria’s northern region where local herders and farmers often clash over limited access to land and water