WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said Saturday a deal with Iran had been “largely negotiated,” with the proposal including opening the crucial Strait of Hormuz, though the agreement was “subject to finalization.” “An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the […]
SRINAGAR — A political storm erupted in Jammu and Kashmir after the BJP circulated online ‘Omar Abdullah missing’ posters in a bid to mock the chief minister. The BJP’s J&K unit shared the ‘missing’ posters on its social media handles, seeking information about Abdullah and claiming that he has been “missing for the last ten […]
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson is focused on building greater quality and depth within the ODI setup as attention gradually turns towards next year’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. “Look, I think with one day cricket with the World Cup in mind, in a year and a half, you know, we have to […]
GENEVA — The countries neighbouring the Democratic Republic of Congo are at high risk from Ebola and should act immediately to counter the virus, the World Health Organiation’s head said on Monday. “Countries bordering DRC are at especially high risk and should take immediate action,” said WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, adding that he would […]
SRINAGAR — Around 300 tourists in 65 cabins of Gulmarg Gondola were stranded mid-air on Monday after the Asia’s highest ropeway developed technical problems, and were rescued after an arduous seven-hour operation. No casualties were reported in the incident, officials said. The major multi-agency rescue operation, which also involvedthe army, was launched soon after the […]
SRINAGAR — A man has been arrested for allegedly raping and murdering a 12-year-old girl in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Monday. The police arrested the accused after a thorough investigation, they said, adding that further details are awaited. The girl, who went missing on Saturday evening from the Galwanpora area […]
SRINAGAR — The National Investigation Agency on Monday conducted searches in the Kashmir Valley as part of its probe into a terror-funding case linked to the banned Jamaat-e-Islami. The searches, conducted at three locations in Srinagar and Shopian districts of Kashmir, led to the recovery of several incriminating financial documents and electronic gadgets suspected to […]
SRINAGAR — In a major push against narco-terror in Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday led a massive padyatra in Bandipora to galvanise support for the cause. “Forty-five days ago, I pledged not only to dismantle the smugglers and narco-terrorists ecosystem, but also to spark a movement that uplifts youth and restores […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday sanctioned a special one-day casual leave for employees of the Union Territory on May 29, marking the third day of Eid-ul-Azha. An order to this effect was issued by the General Administration Department. “Sanction is hereby accorded to the grant of one day special casual leave on […]
MINA — As dawn broke on Monday, pilgrims began flowing into the sacred site of Mina west of Mecca, marking the beginning of what is considered the most significant spiritual journey for Muslims around the world. Nearly 2 million Muslims are expected to perform Hajj in 2026 as Saudi Arabia continues to record rising pilgrim […]
RIYADH — To avoid the punishing sun, Inas Gamal abandoned her ambitious plan of spending the days ahead of the hajj praying in Mecca’s Grand Mosque and retreated to the comfort of an air-conditioned hotel room to perform her daytime prayers. Despite travelling all the way from Egypt for the annual pilgrimage, Gamal said it […]
TEHRAN — Iran warned Monday that, while some progress had been made, it was not yet close to striking a deal with the United States to end the Middle East war, after a weekend of mixed messages from Washington and Tehran. World oil prices tumbled on renewed optimism about an agreement, after top US diplomat […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday condemned the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Budgam district, describing it as “shocking and deeply distressing”. Expressing grief over the tragedy, Abdullah condemned the heinous act and conveyed his heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family. “May she find a place […]
