WASHINGTON: US Navy Secretary John C. Flynn has suddenly resigned from his post, officials confirmed. No reason for his departure was given. President Donald Trump nominated Flynn as Secretary of the Navy in November 2024. At the time, Flynn faced criticism for lacking experience in the Navy, military service, national security policy, and the […]
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BEIRUT : Despite a fragile ceasefire, the Israeli army has carried out fresh attacks across southern Lebanon, killing at least five people, including a Lebanese journalist. According to Arab media reports, journalist Amal Khalil was found dead under the rubble of a destroyed building following Israeli shelling. Her body was recovered from the site
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TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused the United States of undermining genuine negotiations through broken promises, naval blockades, and military threats, just as U.S. President Donald Trump announced expectations for a second round of talks as early as Friday. In a statement released by the Iranian president’s office, Pezeshkian said that Tehran has
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WASHINGTON: U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has officially denied media reports claiming that several commercial vessels successfully evaded the American naval blockade imposed on Iran, asserting that U.S. forces have turned around or sent back 29 vessels in the past week. In a statement posted on its official X account, CENTCOM said that over the
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TEHRAN : Iran has officially confirmed its national football team will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, putting an end to weeks of uncertainty fueled by a devastating war with the United States and Israel. The Iranian Ministry of Sports announced that all necessary preparations for the team’s journey to the United States
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ISLAMABAD: The government has issued directives to ensure timely salary payments ahead of three consecutive holidays across the country. In Punjab, authorities have ordered that government employees be paid their salaries on April 30. According to the notification, salaries will be released early due to the Labour Day holiday on May 1, followed by the
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TEHRAN: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has reportedly taken control of two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian media. One of the ships, named MSC Francesca, is said to be linked to Israel, while the other is sailing under the Panamanian flag. Both vessels are being moved toward Iranian coastal waters. The British maritime
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KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan dropped today, with the price per tola decreasing by Rs. 1,200 to reach Rs. 498,262, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewelers Association. The price of 10 grams of gold also fell by Rs. 1,029 to Rs. 427,779, while in the international market, gold declined by $12 to
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ISLAMABAD: Britain’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott, met Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar in Islamabad, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday. They discussed the evolving regional situation during the meeting, the statement state. Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts were highlighted by Ishaq Dar. It was said that Pakistan had
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MOSCOW: Around 40 Israeli citizens were briefly detained at Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport, Israel’s Foreign Ministry confirmed on Tuesday. The group was held during passport control procedures. A detention period of about five hours was reported. Children and dual nationals were among those affected, according to reports. The individuals were later released. Security checks and questioning
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