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Trump’s outbursts rattle Gulf allies
US president’s threat against longtime mediator heightens concerns about unpredictability of Washington’s policy
Will America’s evangelicals stick with Trump?
A critical part of the president’s base is questioning whether his politics and rhetoric align with Christian values
‘Anachronistic dream’: Kim Jong Un’s sister rejects US denuclearisation push ahead of Xi visit
North Korea on Sunday firmly rejected US claims that Washington and Beijing share a goal of denuclearising the Korean Peninsula, reaffirming its status as a nuclear-armed state a day before Chinese President Xi Jinping is due to visit Pyongyang.
JAAC ban
TENSION has once again gripped Azad Jammu and Kashmir, with the region’s administration proscribing the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee on Friday, ahead of a protest planned on June 9. The AJK government has also ordered visitors to leave the region at the peak of the tourist season, while communications have experienced disruptions. Such confrontations between the AJK authorities and the JAAC have become all too frequent over the past few years; the last major flare-up occurred in Oc...
Iran peace deal at risk? US considers redirecting Iranian assets to Gulf states
The US is exploring redirecting frozen Iranian assets to Gulf states for rebuilding after missile and drone strikes. This move comes as indirect negotiations between the US and Iran remain deadlocked, with Tehran demanding the release of $24 billion in frozen funds. Military tensions continue to escalate across the region despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Inside Trump's audacious plot to steal the House with SIXTEEN new seats
Inside Trump's audacious plot to steal the House with SIXTEEN new seatsSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy CHASE HOPE, POLITICAL REPORTER FOR THE DAILY MAIL Published: 04:21, 7 June 2026 | Updated: 04:21, 7 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Polling begins in Gilgit-Baltistan general elections for 24 seats
Polling began on Sunday morning for 24 seats of the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly amid tight security arrangements. The general elections for the GB’s legislative assembly are taking place after a four-month delay, which was attributed to harsh winter weather. The voting process in the region began at 8am on Sunday and is set to conclude at 5pm. The Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly has a total of 33 seats — 24 of which are contested through direct elections, six are reserved for women, and thre...
Iran denounces ‘political pressure’ from nuclear watchdog
• Cites restricted access to bombed nuclear sites as key reason for inspection gaps, denies seeking nuclear weapons• IAEA warns lack of access poses a ‘proliferation concern’, urges immediate resumption of verification activities TEHRAN: Iran has repudiated an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report as a “tool of political pressure”, following concerns over restricted access to its nuclear site. Tehran was engaged in discussions with Washington about its nuclear programme when the Unite...
North Korea Nuclear Programme 'Absolutely Non-negotiable': Kim Jong Un's Sister
North Korea's nuclear weapons programme is "absolutely non-negotiable", the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un said in a statement carried by state media on Sunday, ahead of a...
UN affirms Kashmir and Palestine are unresolved disputes
UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council’s annual report for 2025, presented to the General Assembly on Friday, reaffirmed the continued relevance of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute and the Palestinian question, describing them as long-standing issues on the UNSC’s agenda with implications for regional and international peace and security. The report noted that more than 20 communications concerning the India-Pakistan question were brought before the UNSC during the reporting period and that the co...
US weighs using Iranian assets to compensate Gulf allies for war damage
Proposal comes as relations between Trump administration and regional partners have been strained by conflict
AJK govt cracks down on JAAC after imposition of ban
• Police arrest at least 72 people, recover ‘weapons, suspicious documents’• Situation tense in Poonch after trader gunned down in ‘clash with police’ MUZAFFARABAD: Authorities in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Saturday launched a crackdown on the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), arresting scores of its leaders and activists from different areas. “In fulfilment of its responsibility to maintain public order and protect the lives and properties of citizens, police have arrested...
At Least 12 People Shot At US Community Festival, Search For Suspects Underway
The Toledo Police Department said the shooting happened near the Old West End Festival, an annual gathering of live music and home tours in a historic district of the city.
Trump takes aim at Barack Obama's controversial $850 million presidential library depicting it surrounded by homeless camps in 10 years time
Trump takes aim at Barack Obama's controversial $850 million presidential library depicting it surrounded by homeless camps in 10 years timeSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 03:43, 7 June 2026 | Updated: 03:43, 7 June 2026 e-mail View comments
US, Iran trade blows as Gulf allies targeted
• Iran launches fresh missile, drone attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain• Kuwait says new attack ‘dangerous escalation’; Bahrain denounces ‘blatant aggression’• Falling debris causes ‘material damage’ in Kuwait• Centcom says four attack drones downed near Hormuz; Iranian coastal radar sites also hit• Trump says Iran has ‘22pc’ of missiles left• US okays sale of $2bn in anti-drone weapons to Kuwait KUWAIT CITY: Iran launched fresh missile and drone attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait early on Saturday, while th...
WATCH: Pope Leo's historic visit to Spain
Madrid authorities said more than 500,000 people gathered for the pope's visit as he started off his first papal visit to Spain.
Naqvi takes CDF’s message to Tehran amid stalemate
• IRNA says ‘important message’ meant for Iran’s supreme leader• Interior minister receives instructions from PM before departure ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday stepped up efforts to break the impasse in the US-Iran dialogue, with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arriving in Tehran carrying a message from Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir for Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. Mr Naqvi was received by his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni. Pakistan’s newly appointed ambassa...
Is Israel spying on US? Iran talks come under spotlight as espionage concerns grow
US intelligence agencies are reportedly concerned about Israeli espionage targeting American negotiators involved in Iran peace talks. Recent assessments suggest intensified Israeli surveillance on senior US officials, raising counterintelligence threats to a critical level. This comes amid diverging US-Israeli objectives regarding Iran, potentially impacting future military cooperation.
‘Among those most educated ... ’: Elon Musk flags India’s falling fertility rate
India's fertility rate has slipped beneath the 2.1 children per woman threshold, with a majority of states now reflecting this trend. Elon Musk pointed out that educated women have long surpassed this level, indicating a significant demographic transition. This evolving landscape hints at a slower population increase and the looming concerns of an aging society.
Britain's Muslim police body defends Hamas and labels IDF 'terrorist group'
Britain's official body for Muslim police officers defended Hamas against "unverified stories" about the terror group's violence.A policy paper published by the National Association of Muslim Police (NAMP) also labels the Israel Defence Forces a "Zionist terrorist group".It goes on to describe Zionism - the belief in a Jewish state in the Holy Land - as "one of the manifestations of anti-Muslim hatred".NAMP maintains formal links with at least 16 of England and Wales's 43 police forces.While the...