Iran war
- Middle East
In retaliation to Iran strikes, Israel closes Gaza entry points
Israel closed all entry points into Gaza, including the Rafa crossing, until further notice on Monday, June 8, following missile attacks by Iran. The closure of all crossings has prevented the entry…
- Stock Market
West Asia crisis, oil prices to drive stock market this week
New Delhi: Stock market this week will track simmering tensions in West Asia, its impact on crude oil prices, and the trading activity of foreign investors, analysts said. The trading week may…
- India
India: Domestic LPG price hiked by Rs 29 per 14.2-kg cylinder
Domestic cooking gas LPG price has been raised by Rs 29 per cylinder, marking the second increase in three months as state-owned fuel retailers continue to grapple with elevated global energy costs.…
- Sports
Iran team leaves for FIFA World Cup as officials await US visas
Antalya: Iran’s World Cup football team set off from Turkey for their training base in Mexico on Saturday, June 6, with some members of their entourage reportedly still without US visas, before…
- Middle East
Pakistan Interior Minister to undertake third visit to Iran
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi will travel to Tehran on Saturday, June 6, to push for peace amidst rising tensions between the US and Iran, according to an official statement. …
- Middle East
Iran players open up on World Cup preparations amid ongoing war
Tehran: Iran is heading to the World Cup while the country is at war with the primary host nation, a situation that is unique in the tournament’s history. In exclusive interviews with…
- Middle East
UN chief alarmed by US-Iran exchange of fire, urges restraint
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is alarmed by the reported exchange of fire overnight between the United States and Iran and by reports that Iran has targeted Kuwait and Bahrain, his…
- World
US House approves resolution to end military action against Iran
The House approved a war powers resolution that would halt the US military action against Iran, defying President Donald Trump as a handful of Republicans joined with Democrats to end the three-month-long…
- Middle East
Israel and Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire, make security zones
Beirut, Jun 4: Israel and Lebanon have agreed to renew their fragile ceasefire and create a number of “pilot” security zones inside Lebanon from which Hezbollah militants would be banned. In a…
- Middle East
Strait of Hormuz could remain closed till September, says Trump
United States President Donald Trump has predicted the Strait of Hormuz could remain closed until September or even longer. In an interview with the New York Post, he said that oil prices…
- Top Stories
Indian killed in Iranian drone attack on Kuwait airport
Kuwait City: An Indian national was killed in an Iranian drone attack on Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday, June 3, the Embassy of India in Kuwait confirmed. In a statement posted on…
- Middle East
One killed as Iran strikes Kuwait airport terminal
Kuwait City: One person was killed after Iranian drones and missiles struck Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday, June 3, causing extensive damage to Terminal 1 and forcing authorities to suspend commercial flight…
- Middle East
Hostilities erupt as Iran targets Kuwait, Bahrain; US hits back
Dubai: The US military said that Iranian missiles fired at Kuwait and Bahrain failed or were shot down, and that the US launched strikes on an Iranian facility in response. US Central…
- Middle East
Iran’s inflation hits World War II levels, deepening economic pain
Dubai: Year-on-year inflation in Iran reached a level in May unseen since World War II, underlining the economic pain average Iranians face as the Islamic Republic worries about the war with Israel…
- Middle East
Ceasefires in Gaza, Lebanon, Iran stretching term’s meaning
Ramallah: Ceasefires have been announced, often to great fanfare, in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. So why is there still so much fighting? In just the last few weeks, Israeli forces have captured…
