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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 ·

Pakistan PM welcomes US-Iran ceasefire extension

Pakistan PM welcomes US-Iran ceasefire extension

  • Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire to give negotiations more time, until Iran submits a proposal
By Reuters ·

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 ·

Israeli strike on Lebanon’s Bekaa kills one despite truce: state media

Israeli strike on Lebanon’s Bekaa kills one despite truce: state media

  • An Israeli strike on Lebanon’s Bekaa region killed one person and wounded two others on Wednesday, Lebanese state media reported
By AFP ·

ICE detains the wife of an Army sergeant in Texas as military family leniency wanes

ICE detains the wife of an Army sergeant in Texas as military family leniency wanes

  • Active duty soldier Jose Serrano said Tuesday that his Salvadoran-born wife was being held at an immigration detention center
  • The Department of Homeland Security said work authorization does not grant legal status
By AP ·

 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 ·

Oman announces artist, concept for Venice Biennale

Oman announces artist, concept for Venice Biennale

  • Event takes place from May 9 to Nov. 22
By Arab News ·
Mbappé and Vinícius lift Real Madrid out of a 4-game slump with a 2-1 win over Alaves

Mbappé and Vinícius lift Real Madrid out of a 4-game slump with a 2-1 win over Alaves

  • Alaves, sitting one point above the relegation zone, pulled one closer with a goal by Toni Martínez in second-half stoppage time
By AP ·