ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has taken a sharply confrontational stance toward Tehran, with a senior presidential adviser declaring that any unilateral Iranian arrangements governing the Strait of Hormuz are fundamentally untrustworthy, and accusing Iran of having committed acts of aggression against all of its neighbouring countries.The Emirati presidential adviser’s remarks represent one of…
ISTANBUL: Turkish police clashed with labour union members and demonstrators in Istanbul on Thursday as workers attempted to march toward the iconic Taksim Square on International Labour Day, triggering a heavy-handed crackdown that left dozens arrested and renewed debate over civil liberties in the country.Authorities deployed water cannons and tear gas to disperse crowds that…
TEHRAN/ISLAMABAD: Iran has forwarded a new proposal for negotiations with the United States to Pakistan, which has emerged as a crucial back-channel mediator between Tehran and Washington, according to Iranian state media.The development marks a significant diplomatic moment, underscoring Islamabad’s growing role as a trusted intermediary in one of the most consequential geopolitical standoffs of…
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi launched a scathing criticism of entrenched corrupt elements within the province on Friday, warning that those siphoning public funds would not be spared — even as he acknowledged facing orchestrated campaigns against him whenever he raises his voice.Addressing a ceremony marking the completion of Phase One of the…
WASHINGTON: A pivotal constitutional deadline arrived Friday as President Donald Trump’s 60-day war powers authority under the War Powers Resolution officially expired, transferring the decision over the continuation of military hostilities with Iran to the United States Congress.Under the War Powers Act of 1973, any US president who commits American armed forces to combat operations…
LONDON/DUBAI: Israel covertly transferred cutting-edge defense systems to the United Arab Emirates during the ongoing conflict with Iran, including an advanced laser interception capability, a British newspaper has claimed — shedding light on the deepening security cooperation between Tel Aviv and Gulf Arab states amid the regional crisis.According to the report, Israel provided the UAE…
TEHRAN: Iran’s Supreme Court Chief Justice Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei issued a stern warning on Friday, declaring that while Iran remains committed to diplomacy, it will not hesitate to defend its sovereignty and national dignity if threatened — sending a clear message to Washington amid escalating tensions between the two nations.Speaking to state media, Ejei…
WASHINGTON: US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Friday, asserting that military operations against Iran could extend beyond the legally mandated 60-day limit under the War Powers Act, and that any decision regarding the war’s conclusion or congressional authorization would rest solely with the White House.Hegseth argued that…
PeshawarPTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has firmly stated that Sohail Afridi will continue to serve as Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, warning that those running campaigns against him are destined to fail.Speaking to media representatives, Barrister Gohar said that Sohail Afridi was personally nominated as Chief Minister KP by PTI founder Imran Khan, and…
Compliance Deadline Set for December 30, 2026Lahore — May 1, 2026The Punjab Government has issued a comprehensive set of kite-flying regulations ahead of Basant 2027, with a compliance deadline of December 30, 2026.The regulations have been officially communicated to the CCPO Lahore, DIG Operations Lahore, and all Deputy Commissioners, DPOs, CPOs, and CTOs across Punjab.Under…
