Inquiry into presence of formamide in diapers launched
- 22-Jun-2026
China's state market regulator has launched an inquiry into the presence of formamide in infant diapers
Iran-US technical talks to continue for rest of the week at Burgenstock: Pakistan, Qatar
- 22-Jun-2026
Technical talks between Iran and the United States will continue this week in Switzerland, following the conclusion of first-round negotiations to end the Middle East war, mediators Pakistan and Qatar said on Monday. “Technical talks will continue for the remainder of the week at the Burgenstock resort on all issues,” Pakistan and Qatar said in […]
Trump says Hormuz to reopen Friday under US-Iran deal
- 16-Jun-2026
TEHRAN: President Donald Trump has said the Strait of Hormuz would be “completely open” by Friday — as Iran and the United States said ships had again started moving through the vital shipping route. The reopening of one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints would mark a major step toward ending months of deadly […]
49 die of thirst in Sahara Desert after truck breaks down
- 06-Jun-2026
Around 49 people died of thirst after a truck broke down and they were stranded for days in the Sahara Desert in northern Niger, authorities said. The victims, all Nigeriens, were returning home from a religious festival in Mali when the truck stopped running more than 80 kilometers (49 miles) west of Assamaka, near the […]
US has seized nearly $1 billion in Iranian crypto: Treasury secretary
- 30-May-2026
The United States has seized roughly $1 billion in Iranian crypto assets, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday, adding that some of the wallet owners may not yet know the funds are gone. “I believe that we have seized about a billion dollars of their crypto,” Bessent said while speaking at the Reagan National Economic […]
US, Iran close to deal, extend ceasefire, allow Iran to sell oil: Axios
- 24-May-2026
The United States and Iran have reached close to an agreement, Axios revealing new details on Sunday reported potential 60-day extension in ceasefire extension and what elements of the agreement had been accepted by both parties and which are expected to remain under negotiation. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that both parties are expected to […]
Trump, Netanyahu hold tense phone call over Iran war talks
- 21-May-2026
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a tense phone call regarding the war on Iran. Washington favors a deal, while Netanyahu wants to resume attacks on Iran. The Axios reported Wednesday a tense conversation between President Trump and the Israeli prime minister. Trump reportedly called Netanyahu to inform him that […]
RSS leader, ex-Indian army chief back dialogue with Pakistan
- 14-May-2026
Former Indian army chief Manoj Naravane has supported the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) secretary general’s remarks calling for keeping the window for dialogue open between Islamabad and New Delhi. Agreeing with the RSS leader’s stance, Naravane said, “One important point is that people-to-people connections and contacts are extremely important. Ordinary people live on both sides […]
Qatari PM says high chance of US-Iran conflict solution
- 07-May-2026
DOHA: Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has pointed to a high possibility of a diplomatic solution between Washington and Tehran despite tensions and publicly divergent positions between the two sides. In an interview to an Arabic publication, Sheikh Mohammed highlighted “positive progress” in the exchange of messages between […]
US, Iran nearing on a memo to declare end of war: media report
- 06-May-2026
WASHINGTON: The United States and Iran getting close to a deal on a one-page memorandum of understanding to end the war and set a framework for more detailed nuclear negotiations, Axios reported citing two U.S. officials and other sources. The US expects Iranian response on several key points during the next 48 hours. The sources […]