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Update Trump extends ceasefire until Iranian proposal is submitted, talks are over

Trump extends ceasefire until Iranian proposal is submitted, talks are over

  • Earlier, the White House put on hold Vice President JD Vance’s expected trip to Islamabad
  • Senior IRGC commander threatened to destroy region’s oil industry if war with US resumes
By AP ·

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. (AFP file photo)

Iran knows how to ‘resist bullying’: foreign minister

  • “Iran knows how to neutralize restrictions, how to defend its interests, and how to resist bullying,” Abbas Araghchi said on X
By AFP ·

Special Attacks by pro-Iran militias strain Iraq’s sovereignty, fray ties with Gulf Arab neighbors

Attacks by pro-Iran militias strain Iraq’s sovereignty, fray ties with Gulf Arab neighbors

  • Iran-backed networks have mounted attacks on US interests in the region, deepening tensions and mistrust
  • Baghdad struggles to balance its US ties and Iranian influence while neighbors deliver stern warnings
By Jonathan Gornall ·

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Iyad Hakim presents his credentials as Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Kyrgyzstan. (SPA)

Saudi ambassador presents credentials to Kyrgyz President

  • The Kyrgyz president said that Saudi Arabia holds an important position in the international arena
By SPA ·

Iran war means more orders for US defense giants

Iran war means more orders for US defense giants

  • More governments are ordering military equipment amid rising geopolitical strife
  • RTX unit Raytheon previously announced five “landmark” Pentagon agreements that Calio described as “vitally important for national security”
By AFP ·

London hosts military talks on France and UK’s Hormuz mission

London hosts military talks on France and UK’s Hormuz mission

  • The conference comes after British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron co-chaired international talks on the strategic strait in Paris on Friday that brought together over 40 countries
By AFP ·

 Pakistan central bank receives second tranche of $1bn from Saudi Arabia

Pakistan central bank receives second tranche of $1bn from Saudi Arabia

  • Pakistan announced last week Saudi Arabia committed $3 billion in financial support for Islamabad
  • Financial support comes amid Pakistan's repayment of $1.4 billion in Eurobonds, $2 billion to UAE
By Waseem Abbasi ·

IMI appoints Nakhle Elhage as chief transformation officer

IMI appoints Nakhle Elhage as chief transformation officer

  • Job to focus on improving performance, market position
  • Media veteran says he aims to establish ‘new standards across the industry’
By Arab News ·

IMI appoints Nakhle Elhage as chief transformation officer

IMI appoints Nakhle Elhage as chief transformation officer

  • Job to focus on improving performance, market position
  • Media veteran says he aims to establish ‘new standards across the industry’
By Arab News ·