Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani: The leader who

Sheikh Hamad’s era was one of bold ambition and rapid transformation. He leaves behind a nation fundamentally different from the one he inherited, more prosperous, more connected and more influential.

Iran declares control over Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN - Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesman for Iran’s

1.7 million evacuated as typhoon Bavi slams

Chinese authorities evacuated nearly 1.7 million people after Typhoon Bavi struck eastern China, bringing powerful winds of up to 145 kilometers per hour and raising fears of floods and transport disruptions.

Former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al

The former ruler, widely credited with transforming Qatar into a major regional and global player, passed away on Sunday.

US launches fresh strikes on Iran

The United States military said it carried out a new round of strikes on Iran after Tehran attacked a container ship flying the Cypriot flag.

Iran strikes on Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and Qatar

Gulf states activate air defences as regional tensions escalate following a third round of U.S. strikes on Iranian targets.

15 Indian tourists killed as speedboat capsizes

Fifteen Indian tourists were killed after a speedboat carrying visitors back from an island trip capsized near Phu Quoc, one of Vietnam’s most popular beach destinations, on Saturday.

“Safely escorted 18 merchant vessels

The Defence Minister made the remarks while addressing the official commissioning ceremony of the stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam.

Pakistan Prime Minister holds key calls to rescue

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held separate talks with the leaders of Iran and Qatar on Friday night as regional efforts intensified to revive stalled US-Iran negotiations following a fresh escalation in tensions.

US demands public statement from Iran on Strait

The United States has demanded that Iran publicly declare the Strait of Hormuz open and pledge not to target commercial vessels, following recent maritime confrontations in the key global shipping route.

Dozens of flights cancelled in Japan as Typhoon

Japanese authorities have cancelled dozens of flights to and from Okinawa Prefecture in the south due to the approaching Typhoon Bavi.

Kuwait confirms injury after intercepting Iranian

One person was injured after Kuwait’s air defence systems intercepted a wave of Iranian missiles and drones targeting the Gulf country, the Ministry of Defence said.