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Japan snack giant drops colors as war in Iran hits ink supply
Tokyo: The packaging on some snacks in Japan is turning a sombre black-and-white, as the war in Iran disrupts the supply of an ingredient used in colored ink. Tokyo-based Calbee Inc., which…
- Middle East
Trump says US seeking ‘good deal’ with Iran amid Hormuz tensions
As the US-Israeli war on Iran entered its 75th day on Wednesday, May 13, US President Donald Trump said Washington was pursuing a “good deal” with Tehran while insisting Iran must never…
- Middle East
Hegseth faces bipartisan grilling about weapons drawdown during Iran war
Washington: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questions Tuesday from Republican and Democratic lawmakers about the Trump administration’s end game for the Iran war, the cost of the conflict and its impact…
- Middle East
Cost of the US war on Iran climbs to USD 29 billion: Pentagon
The Pentagon’s top budget official told Congress the Defence Department now believes the cost of Operation Epic Fury is “closer to USD 29 (billion).” Jules Hurst, the Pentagon comptroller, told Congress in…
- Business
Asian shares trade mixed after Wall Street rally despite Iran war worries
Tokyo: Asian shares traded mixed early Tuesday, May 12, as optimism encouraged by a record rally on Wall Street clashed with anxiety about surging oil prices and a possible AI bubble. Japan‘s…
- Pakistan
Pakistan extends austerity measures amid US-Iran deadlock
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended the countrywide austerity drive till June 13 in the wake of uncertainty caused by the US and Iran’s failure to strike a deal to…
- Middle East
Trump says Iran ceasefire ‘on life support’ amid oil price surge
US President Donald Trump said on Monday, May 11, that the ceasefire with Iran was “on life support” after dismissing Tehran’s latest response to Washington’s peace proposal as “a stupid proposal” that…
- Middle East
US making unreasonable demands: Iran as Trump rejects Tehran’s reponse
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, on Monday, May 11, said the United States continues to make “unreasonable demands” and added that Tehran’s response to Trump’s proposal was “not excessive.” Addressing the…
- Middle East
Trump says Iran’s response to end war ‘totally unacceptable’
US President Donald Trump on Monday, May 11, rejected Iran’s reply to a US-backed proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, calling Tehran’s response “totally unacceptable” amid continuing tensions across the Middle…
- Middle East
Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi transferred to a Tehran hospital, her foundation says
Beirut: Nobel Peace laureate and activist Narges Mohammadi has been transferred to a Tehran hospital more than a week after collapsing in prison, her foundation said Sunday. Her transfer comes after days…
- Middle East
Iran sends proposal to US through Pakistan to end war
Iran on Sunday, May 10, submitted its response to a United States proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, with Tehran emphasising a permanent halt to hostilities and maritime security in the…
- Middle East
Iran says ‘clock is ticking’ for US interests amid Hormuz tensions
Iran on Sunday, May 10, escalated its rhetoric against the United States and countries supporting American sanctions, warning that the “clock is ticking” for US interests as tensions continue to rise around…
- Middle East
Iran warns of ‘heavy assault’ on US assets over tanker attacks
Iran has warned of a “heavy assault” against American assets in the Middle East if its oil tankers or commercial vessels are further targeted amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.…
- Middle East
Iran warns Bahrain, others over Hormuz access ‘forever’
Iran has warned Bahrain and other regional governments against backing a US-supported resolution concerning the Strait of Hormuz, threatening “severe consequences” and warning they could lose access to the strategic waterway “forever”.…
- Middle East
US awaits Iran response as Hormuz tensions threaten ceasefire efforts
As the US-Israeli war on Iran entered its 71st day on Saturday, May 9, the United States said it expected a response from Tehran to a proposed ceasefire framework amid renewed tensions…
