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Pakistan to ‘vigorously’ seek US waiver for Iran pipeline project: Minister
Islamabad: Pakistan has decided to plead “vigorously” and seek exemption from potential US sanctions against the planned construction of a multi-billion dollar pipeline to import cheap gas from neighbouring Iran, the petroleum…
- World
Video: US’ Francis Scott Key Bridge collapses after large ship collision
Maryland: The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday morning after it was struck by a large ship, CNN reported citing video obtained by the outlet. CNN reported that Maryland…
- World
US ‘perplexed’ by Netanyahu scrapping Israeli delegation’s visit to Washington
Washington: The White House has said that it was “perplexed” by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to cancel a planned visit to Washington by a delegation comprising senior Israeli officials. Netanyahu…
- World
Joby to launch air taxi service in Dubai before US
Joby Aviation Inc., a US-based firm which develops all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, is planning to launch air taxi service in Dubai before any other country, including the United States (US).…
- Middle East
Israel will no longer approve UNRWA food convoys to northern Gaza
Israel will no longer approve UNRWA food convoys to the northern Gaza Strip, Director of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, informed. “As of today,…
- World
Israel-Hamas war: Blinken’s visit steps up ceasefire talks in Qatar
Tel Aviv: US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken’s visit to the Middle east and Israel on Thursday and Friday repectively, has accelerated the indirect ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas in Doha,…
- World
Muslims in US under scrutiny by FBI amid Israeli war on Gaza
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has been conducting extensive interrogations of Muslims in the United States (US) following the Israeli attacks on Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023, according to a…
- Middle East
Blinken begins Middle East tour, marks his first stop in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah: US State Secretary Antony Blinken who began his Middle East tour arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, marking his first stop on this trip to discuss efforts to reach an “immediate…
- Middle East
Blinken to visit Egypt this week to accelerate ceasefire talks
Tel Aviv: US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, will visit Egypt later this week and will be reviewing the ongoing peace talks between Israel and Hamas. The US has already told Israel…
- World
H-1B initial registration period to close on March 22
Washington: The initial registration period for the H-1B visas, the most sought-after by Indian IT professionals, for fiscal 2025 closes on March 22, a federal agency has said. The H-1B visa is…
- News
Too lazy to hit the gym? Soon a pill to mimic exercise benefits
New York: US researchers have developed a medicine compound that will mimic the benefit of exercise, an advance that may help people with hectic schedules and unable to workout, or those who…
- Middle East
Netanyahu snaps back against growing US criticism on Gaza
Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu railed Sunday against growing criticism from top ally the United States against his leadership amid the devastating war with Hamas, describing calls for a new election…
- World
US, Jordan conduct joint aid airdrop to Gaza
Washington: US and Jordanian aircraft on Saturday dropped food supplies to Palestinian civilians trapped in the Gaza Strip in a joint humanitarian aid operation, US Central Command said in a statement as…