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Trump says only two solutions for Iran are ‘intelligent’ or ‘brutal’

Doha: President Donald Trump kept up pressure Thursday on Iran, warning Tehran that a deal over its nuclear programme or potentially airstrikes are the only two solutions to the diplomatic impasse. Speaking…
Trump downplays Putin decision to skip Istanbul talks with Zelenskyy

Doha: President Donald Trump said Thursday he was not surprised that Russian President Vladimir Putin will be a no-show for anticipated peace talks with Ukraine in Turkey this week. Trump had pressed…

UN mission expresses concern after base in Lebanon hit by Israeli gunfire

Beirut: The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has expressed concern after one of its sites in southeastern Lebanon was struck by Israeli gunshots. In a statement sent to Xinhua news…
Trump to visit US troops in Qatar as he rejects America’s ‘interventionist’ past in region

Doha: President Donald Trump on Thursday will visit a US installation at the centre of American involvement in the Middle East as he uses his four-day visit to Gulf states to reject…
54 people killed in overnight airstrikes on southern Gaza city, hospital says

Khan Younis: A hospital in southern Gaza says 54 people have been killed in overnight airstrikes on the city of Khan Younis. An Associated Press cameraman in Khan Younis counted 10 airstrikes…
Saudi Arabia: Medical, transport services reviewed for smooth Indian Haj pilgrimage

Riyadh: Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Suhel Khan conducted an inspection on Thursday of various functional desks, branch offices, and branch dispensaries set up to facilitate services to Indian Haj pilgrims. He…
Iran wants to learn from India’s cheetah revival efforts: RTI

New Delhi: Iran, working to save its rapidly declining cheetah population, has shown interest in learning cheetah management from India, according to information received through an RTI application. Rajesh Gopal, chairman of…

Trump appeals for Qatar’s help in persuading Iran to give up its nuclear programme

Doha: President Donald Trump urged Qatar on Wednesday to use its influence over Iran to persuade the country’s leadership to reach an agreement with the US to dial back its rapidly advancing…
US announces over USD 243 bn deals with Qatar

Washington: The US has announced deals totaling more than $243.5 billion with Qatar, calling the series of agreements with the Gulf Arab country will generate an economic exchange worth at least $1.2…
India killed 2 Turkish military operatives during Operation Sindoor: Sources

New Delhi: Two Turkish military operatives have been killed by India during Operation Sindoor, sources said on Wednesday. It is learnt that Turkey not only helped Pakistan in its war against India…
Indian woman stabbed to death in Dubai, friend held

Dubai: A 26-year-old Indian woman was found stabbed to death in her shared apartment in Karama, Dubai. Her friend, also an Indian national, has been arrested in connection with the incident. The…
Hezbollah member killed in Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon

Beirut: An Israeli drone strike killed a Hezbollah member in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, targetting a vehicle near Qaaqaait al-Jisr in the Wadi al-Hujayr area, Lebanese security and official sources said. Lebanon’s…
Haj 2025: All-women group of Indian pilgrims arrive in Jeddah

Jeddah: A group of all-women Haj pilgrims from the southern Indian state of Kerala arrived at the Haj Terminal of King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday, May 14.…
Dubai Duty Free draw: Indian expat wins Rs 8 cr after 24 years of trying

Dubai: In a surprising turn of luck, a 69-year-old Dubai-based Indian expat won a staggering one million dollars (Rs 8,53,98,263) on Wesnesday, May 14, in the latest Dubai Duty-Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire…
Trump’s Qatar trip off to flying start as Air Force One gets another fighter jet escort

Doha: President Donald Trump’s trip to Qatar is off to a flying start. Like Saudi Arabia a day earlier, Qatar didn’t bother waiting for Trump to land before setting out to impress…