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Iran defence ministry says US seeks ‘face-saving’ way out of ‘war quagmire it has become trapped in’
TEHRAN, April 25 — Iran’s defence ministry today said the United States was seeking a “face-saving” way to exit the war, as US envoys travelled to Pakistan for peace negotiations. “Our military power today is a dominant force, and the
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Latest in Middle East war: US envoys seek Iran talks, Kuwait frees journalist, Spain defends Nato role, six killed in Lebanon
PARIS, April 25 — The latest developments in the Middle East war: US envoys head to Islamabad US envoys headed to the Pakistani capital today in a bid to kickstart a new round of peace negotiations with Iran amid a
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Iran executes man accused of carrying out ‘mission’ for Israel’s spy agency during protests
TEHRAN, April 25 — Iran today executed a man for carrying out a “mission” on behalf of Israel’s spy agency during mass protests in January, the judiciary reported. It is the latest in a string of executions since war broke
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Australia rules out repatriation aid for citizens tied to Islamic State in Syria
SYDNEY, April 25 — Australia refused to help repatriate citizens related to suspected Islamic State jihadists today, following a report that some Australian families are trying to return home from a camp in Syria. National broadcaster ABC said four Australian
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US envoys head to Pakistan for uncertain Iran talks amid fragile ceasefire
ISLAMABAD, April 25 — US envoys headed to the Pakistani capital today in a bid to kickstart a new round of peace negotiations with Iran amid a fragile ceasefire, though the prospect of direct talks remained uncertain. The White House
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Trump’s US$10b IRS case delayed as judge questions whether sitting president can sue govt
WASHINGTON, April 25 — A US district judge yesterday ordered a hearing on the whether a sitting president can sue the federal government, after Donald Trump launched a US$10 billion (RM39.6 billion) case against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Trump
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Japan’s Iwate wildfires force over 3,000 to evacuate as firefighters struggle to contain blazes
TOKYO, April 25 — Two forest fires in northern Japan’s Iwate Prefecture burned into a fourth day today as ground and aerial firefighting efforts expanded to more than 1,000 personnel. The blazes are pushing closer to the residential areas of
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Trump’s attendance adds awkward turn to White House Correspondents’ Dinner
WASHINGTON, April 25 — Things could get awkward tonight when US President Donald Trump takes his seat at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, his first time attending the gala while in office. The White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA), which organises
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China slaps export curbs on European firms over Taiwan arms sales
BEIJING, April 21 — China has imposed restrictions on seven European entities related to the defence sector, Beijing said today, citing their involvement in alleged arms sales or “collusion” with Taiwan. The measures, which took effect immediately, are needed “to
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Trump’s Nato criticism drives EU to dust off obscure mutual defence clause
NICOSIA, April 24 — EU leaders have asked officials to prepare a blueprint for how the bloc’s previously obscure mutual assistance clause would work, host Cyprus said at a summit on Friday, amid doubts over the US commitment to the
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