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US-Iran Talks Make No Headway as Washington Rules Out Imminent Breakthrough, Says Marco Rubio

US Secretary of State Says Iranian Demands Remain Unacceptable, While Washington Keeps Diplomatic Options Open WASHINGTON: Efforts to advance negotiations between the United States and...

Hezbollah Chief Vows to Continue Resistance Against Israel, Rejects Disarmament Amid Occupation

Naim Qassem Says Israel’s Election Outcome Will Not Alter Hezbollah’s Position as Tensions Persist Over Ceasefire Framework BEIRUT: Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said Wednesday that...

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Holds Rare Meeting with Judiciary Chief

Talks Focus on Public Rights, Anti-Corruption Measures and Compensation for War-Related Damages TEHRAN: Iran’s judiciary announced on Saturday that its chief, Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, had...

Fresh Attack on Riyadh Airport Kills Pakistani National, Injures 11

Saudi Authorities Report New Casualties at King Khalid International Airport; Flight Operations Suspended as Conflicting Claims Emerge Over Responsibility RIYADH: One Pakistani national was killed...

Saudi-Led Coalition Rejects Houthi Claims of Targeting Riyadh

Coalition spokesman says Houthi allegations are an attempt to divert attention from mounting battlefield losses in Yemen RIYADH: The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen...

Iran Moves to Restrict Hostile-State and Military Vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Proposed Legislation Would Require Special Permits for Ships From Non-Hostile States TEHRAN: Iran’s parliament is considering legislation that would restrict the passage of vessels belonging...

US, Iran Set for Fresh Indirect Talks as Qatar Intensifies Mediation Efforts

Subheading: Doha continues shuttle diplomacy between Washington and Tehran amid unresolved differences WASHINGTON, September 28, 2026: The United States and Iran are expected to hold...

Pezeshkian Says Iran Has Lost Trust in Negotiations With US

Iranian president says previous talks were followed by attacks and sanctions, while Qatar and Pakistan continue to relay messages between Tehran and Washington TEHRAN: Iranian...

Fall of border post enabled Hamas invasion of Be’eri on Oct. 7, IDF probe...

Military investigation finds troops unprepared for a broad surprise attack of 60-80 terrorists, as 18 soldiers killed, 22 wounded in hours of fighting for Paga outpost

Iran Offers to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Within Seven Days if US Eases Military...

Tehran Signals Readiness for Renewed Diplomacy at UN General Assembly, Says Senior Official NEW YORK: Iran could reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz within...