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News Desk  Washington: A US F-35 stealth fighter jet reportedly sustained damage from suspected Iranian fire, forcing it to make an emergency landing at an American air base in the Middle East, according to US media reports on Thursday.…

News Desk Riyadh: Eid-ul-Fitr prayers were held with great religious fervour at Islam’s holiest sites, where at Masjid al-Haram, the sermon was delivered and prayers were led by Sheikh Abdul Rahman al-Sudais, while at Masjid al-Nabawi,…

News Desk  Middle East: The Middle East, long a cornerstone of global energy, has once again found itself in the eye of a storm. Escalating tensions between Iran and its regional adversaries have turned critical oil and gas…

News Desk  Washington: The United States government has announced that citizens of 12 additional countries will be required to post a security bond of up to $15,000 when applying for certain visas, as part of a policy aimed at tightening…

APP/KYODO Seoul: South Korea recorded a notable rise in marriages in 2025, with the number increasing by 8.1 percent year-on-year to reach a seven-year high, according to official data released on Thursday. A total of 240,300…

News Desk Riyadh: Saudi Arabia announced on Wednesday that the first day of Eid ul-Fitr will fall on March 20 (Friday) after the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted in the kingdom. “The Supreme Court has decided that tomorrow,…

News Desk  Washington/Tehran: US President Donald Trump has postponed his planned visit to China due to the ongoing conflict in Iran, according to a report by a foreign news agency. Speaking to the media at the White House, President…

News Desk  Tehran: Iran’s military employs a unique strategy known as the “Mosaic Defense”, designed to maintain resilience and operational continuity even if central command structures are disrupted. Developed by former Islamic…

News Desk  Tehran: Iran has confirmed the martyrdom of Ali Larijani, its National Security Advisor and one of the country’s most prominent political figures, following an attack in eastern Tehran. According to Iranian authorities and…

News Desk Hong Kong: Oil prices rebounded on Tuesday, climbing back toward the $100 mark as escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz heightened concerns over global energy supplies, while investors kept a close watch on inflation…