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Trump ‘doesn’t want to extend Iran ceasefire,’ says expects to be ‘bombing’ if talks stall

Trump ‘doesn’t want to extend Iran ceasefire,’ says expects to be ‘bombing’ if talks stall

  • Washington has expressed confidence that talks with Iran will go ahead in Pakistan
  • Senior Iranian official said Tehran was considering joining
By Agencies ·

France’s Macron vows to help Lebanese prepare negotiations with Israel

France’s Macron vows to help Lebanese prepare negotiations with Israel

  • The pair are set discuss how to strengthen the country’s hand in possible direct negotiations with Israel in the United States
  • “We are trying ⁠our best to get them back in the discussions, but the US and Israel are adamant not to include them,” said a Lebanese diplomat
By Reuters ·

US forces board a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon says

US forces board a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon says

  • The Tifani was captured in the Bay of Bengal — between India and Southeast Asia — and was carrying Iranian oil
By AP ·

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Iran executes eighth man over 2026 protests

  • IHR confirmed he was the eighth man put to death over the protests, after fast-track trials in line with the instructions of hard-line judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei
By AFP ·

Many Americans question Trump’s temperament amid war, pope spat

Many Americans question Trump’s temperament amid war, pope spat

  • US president’s approval remains at 36 percent, with 62 percent disapproving
By Reuters ·

 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 ·