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US–Israel war on Iran, day 39: Trump warns of complete demolition of Iran infrastructure as Israel and Iran trade fire
Philippines says second national confirmed killed in Mideast warThe Middle East war has claimed its second Philippine victim, Manila said Tuesday, when a missile struck the home of a Filipina living in Israel.The woman was killed in the port city of Haifa on Sunday "alongside her Israeli husband and elderly parents-in-law", the foreign affairs department said, without naming the victims.Israeli rescue services said Monday that the bodies of four people had been recovered from the rubble of a re...
Jailed PTI leaders urge multiparty moot on Middle East war
• Suggest to explore if FBR revenue target failure real reason behind fuel price hike; back diplomatic efforts for de-escalation• Fazl seeks in-camera parliament session on crisis; criticises foreign policy for being aligned with US ISLAMABAD/PESHAWAR: Jailed leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf have urged the party to convene a multi-party conference with like-minded groups to address the escalating regional conflict, while Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam Fazl chief separately called for an in-camera parli...
5-point plan result of Pak-China close coordination, says envoy
China and Pakistan have jointly proposed a five-point initiative aimed at restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and the broader Middle East, amid escalating tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. According to an Op-Ed by Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong, the initiative was issued in Beijing on March 31 following close coordination between the two countries. The proposal calls for an immediate ceasefire, early resumption of peace talks, protection of civilian infrastru...
Watch: Trump calls Artemis II crew, congratulates them on historic trip around moon
President Trump spoke with the crew of the Artemis II mission on Monday as they capped off a historic day that saw them loop around the far side of the moon and begin their return to Earth.
US lawmaker moves to impeach Pete Hegseth over Iran war
US Representative Yassamin Ansari said on Monday that she plans to introduce articles of impeachment against War Secretary Pete Hegseth over his handling of the US-Israeli war against Iran. US President Donald “Trump is escalating a devastating, illegal war, threatening massive war crimes and targeting civilian infrastructure in Iran,” the Democrat from Arizona said in a post on the US social media company X’s platform, adding that “Pete Hegseth is complicit.”...
Israeli strikes target Iran’s petrochemical facilities
• Iran says ‘situation under control’; multiple airports bombed around capital• IRGC, Quds force officials assassinated; over 15 citizens killed in Tehran• Four killed in Haifa as Israel attacked from three sides• US bases in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia come under attack DUBAI: The US-Israeli strikes targeted civilian and energy infrastructure, including the South Pars petrochemical complex and multiple airports, claiming several lives while at least four Israelis were killed when an Iranian missile h...
IHC approves Imran's meeting with his counsel in £190m case
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday approved a miscellaneous application seeking to arrange a meeting between former premier and founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan and his counsel, Barrister Salman Safdar, ordering that the meeting take place on Wednesday at 2:00pm. Meanwhile, the court adjourned further hearing of the £190 million case until Thursday. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar and Justice Muhammad Asif heard miscellaneou...
Opposition chides, govt defends increase in oil prices
ISLAMABAD: The opposition in the National Assembly on Monday slammed sharp increase in petroleum prices while the government defended the decision which it said was warranted by fluctuation in international oil market. At the very outset of the proceedings, opposition lawmaker Shahid Khatak demanded suspension of question hour to discuss hike in petroleum prices, with many other members of the House supporting the view and subsequently the question hour was suspended. Petroleum Minister Ali Perv...
Pakistan’s efforts to stop war approaching ‘critical stage’: Iran ambassador
ISLAMABAD: Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan said on Tuesday that Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to halt the ongoing conflict have reached a “critical” stage. In a statement posted on X, Iran’s envoy to Pakistan, Dr. Reza Amiri Moghadam, said that Pakistan’s “positive and productive endeavours in goodwill and good offices” to stop the war are approaching a critical and sensitive stage. “Stay tuned for more,” he added. The remarks came hours before a deadline set by US President Donald Trump for Iran...
Khawaja Asif defends solar policy amid criticism over taxes, power costs in NA
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday defended the government’s revised solar energy policy, saying authorities were constrained by long-standing agreements with independent power producers (IPPs) and must balance the interests of solar users and conventional electricity consumers. Speaking during a session of the National Assembly of Pakistan chaired by Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Asif said that while shifting to solar energy was desirable, capacity payment obligations limited pol...
Trump's former counterterror boss pushes disturbing Iranian propaganda with false claim US tried to kill stranded airman
Trump's former counterterror boss pushes disturbing Iranian propaganda with false claim US tried to kill stranded airmanBy STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 03:11, 7 April 2026 | Updated: 03:11, 7 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Trump threatens Iran could be 'taken out,' Iran issues 10-point demand
US President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran could be "taken out" in one night if the country fails to make a deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz before his deadline. Meanwhile Tehran reportedly delivered a 10-point response to a US-proposed 15-point peace plan via Pakistan.
US-Israeli attack destroys synagogue in center of Tehran
A US-Israeli projectile flattened a synagogue in the center of Iran's capital, Tehran, Iran's semi-official Mehr News Agency reported on Tuesday.The report didn't elaborate on casualties from the attack.
'We didn't even spare Abdul Sattar Edhi': Malala Yousafzai hits back at foreign agent claims in Shehzad Roy podcast
Shehzad Roy sits down with fellow philanthropist Malala Yousafzai for a one-on-one conversation covering a wide range of topics. In a new episode of his Laga Reh Podcast, the musician was invited to Malala’s home in London, where the Nobel laureate began answering tough questions almost as soon as the podcast started. View this post on Instagram ...
پولیتیکو از تغییر در فهرست اهداف آمریکا در ایران برای فرار از اتهام جنایت جنگی خبر داد
پولیتیکو نوشت که پنتاگون در حال گسترش فهرست تاسیسات انرژی در ایران است، بهنحوی که شامل تاسیساتی شود که انرژی را به غیرنظامیان و نیروهای نظامی میرسانند. آنها احتمال دادهاند که این اقدام راهی برای فرار از اتهام جنایت جنگی در صورت حمله آمریکا به زیرساختهای اساسی در ایران باشد.
‘Create a rift’ part of game plan: Israeli attacks deepen Lebanon fissures
Lebanon grows increasingly divided as escalating Israeli bombardment and ground invasion worsen displacement crisis.
Overseas Pakistanis may face mandatory OPF membership with Rs10,000 fee
The Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) has submitted a proposal to the Pakistan government to make the membership compulsory with the body, with a fee of Rs10,000 (around Dh130).“I believe all overseas Pakistanis should compulsorily be members of the OPF. If they all become members of the Foundation, then we can serve them better because we will have finances,” Syed Qamar Raza, chairman of OPF, told Khaleej Times in an interview.“We have got the proposal approved from the Ministry of Overseas...
Jet fuel crisis deepens: Airlines cancel flights, raise fares as global supply tightens
Dubai: Airlines across Europe and other international markets are cancelling flights, raising fares and cutting routes as a worsening jet fuel crisis begins to disrupt global aviation.The crisis is being driven by a sharp drop in oil supply linked to the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, which has significantly impacted flows through the Strait of Hormuz — a critical route for global energy shipments.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.According to B...
Trump news at a glance: president’s deadline for Iran and threats against civilian targets loom
Trump claims Iranians welcome US strikes and lower court judges challenge Trump’s ‘war on rule of law’ – key US politics stories from Monday 6 April at a glanceDonald Trump was asked at a press conference Monday if his war on Iran was winding down or ramping up. His response: “I can’t tell you.”The US president’s comments came as diplomatic negotiations aimed at halting the war in the Middle East appeared to be faltering. Continue reading...
Aussie economist who predicted the global financial crisis issues a warning as Iran crisis drags on: 'It would cause a global famine'
Aussie economist who predicted the global financial crisis issues a warning as Iran crisis drags on: 'It would cause a global famine'READ MORE: Doomsday prepper reveals what you need to stock up on By SARAH BROOKES - SENIOR REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 02:54, 7 April 2026 | Updated: 02:54, 7 April 2026 e-mail View comments