Iran Says Final Deal Still Far Off as Strait of Hormuz Remains Shuttered
TEHRAN/WASHINGTON, D.C. – The strategic Strait of Hormuz remained closed on Sunday amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States, with Iran’s powerful parliamentary speaker signaling that a final peace deal remains “far” off,…
Afghanistan Fuel Market Remains Stable Amid Global Price Surge, Says Minister Azizi
ANTALYA, Turkey – While much of the world grapples with rising energy costs, Afghanistan’s fuel market has remained notably stable, according to Nooruddin Azizi, the country’s Minister of Industry and Commerce. Speaking at the fifth Antalya…
Control the Oil, Control China: The Grand Strategy Unfolding in Hormuz
A growing body of analysis, across policy circles, energy economists, and strategic commentators, points to a conclusion many still resist: if the United States successfully concludes the Iran war and consolidates control over the Strait of…
Aamir Khan Likely to Play Ashneer Grover in His Next Biopic
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, known for his meticulous choice of roles, may be gearing up for yet another transformative performance. According to latest buzz, Khan is likely to star in a biopic based on the life of Ashneer Grover, the…
Two Earthquakes Strike Northeast Afghanistan, Felt Across Pakistan and Tajikistan
KABUL / ISLAMABAD – Two earthquakes rattled northeastern Afghanistan early Saturday, sending tremors across a wide swath of South and Central Asia, including major cities in Pakistan and parts of Afghanistan, according to the United States…
‘We’ve Already Beaten Other Favorites’: Lyon’s Endrick Warns PSG Ahead of Crucial…
Brazilian forward Endrick has fired a warning shot at Paris Saint-Germain, telling AFP that his Lyon side are capable of causing a major upset when they face the French and European champions in Ligue 1 on Sunday.
The high-stakes encounter…
Former Afghan Cricketer Shapoor Zadran Hospitalised in India
Shapoor Zadran, a former Afghan cricketer who played a key role in the national team’s early rise on the global stage, is currently undergoing medical treatment in India. His condition remains uncertain, prompting an outpouring of support…
Ukraine’s Long-Range Strikes Prompt New Russian Threat Against Europe
KYIV / MOSCOW – A wave of unprecedented Ukrainian drone strikes deep inside Russian territory has denied Moscow billions in oil profits and prompted a stark new warning from the Kremlin to European nations: any further support for Ukraine’s…
Iran Command Says Has Closed Hormuz Again Over U.S. Blockade
TEHRAN – Iran’s central military command announced on Saturday that it would resume “strict management” of the Strait of Hormuz, reversing a previous decision to unblock the strategic waterway as part of ongoing negotiations with…
Afghanistan to Airlift 30,000 Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia in 96 Flights for Hajj 2026
KABUL – Afghan authorities have announced a major logistical operation to transport 30,000 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj, underscoring their commitment to facilitating one of Islam’s most sacred duties for Afghan Muslims.…