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Iran sends proposals via Pakistan mediationPublished on: May 1, 2026 7:00 PM

Pakistan, May 1 -- Iran has reportedly sent new proposals for negotiations through Pakistani mediators, according to Iranian media. The development highlights Pakistan's emerging role in facilitating ... Read More


Iran's supreme leader vows to protect nuclear and missile capabilities

New Delhi, May 1 -- Iran's supreme leader defiantly vowed Thursday to protect the Islamic Republic's nuclear and missile capabilities, which U.S. President Donald Trump has sought to curtail through a... Read More


Israel says it hit 40 Hezbollah sites in south Lebanon

Afghanistan, May 1 -- Israel said it struck 40 Hezbollah sites in Lebanon, as tensions persist despite ceasefire and concerns grow over regional security and civilians. Israel's military said it carr... Read More


Wall Street surges on strong earnings, Apple jumps over 4%, Estee Lauder soars 4.2%

New Delhi, May 1 -- Major US stock indices climbed on Friday, fueled by robust corporate earnings and declining crude oil prices, despite the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz. At 09:54 a.m. ET... Read More


"Whole of Humanity paying price," says UN Secy General Guterres as West Asia crisis enters third month

New York, May 1 -- United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Friday urged all parties to avoid "actions" that could jeopardise the ceasefire in Middle East. In a post on X, Guterres said, ... Read More


Trump signals possible Iran escalation as tensions ripple across Middle East

Hyderabad, May 1 -- On Friday, May 1, as the conflict entered its third month - more than three weeks after a ceasefire took effect - US President Donald Trump signalled that Washington could consider... Read More


King Charles ends US visit, heads to BermudaPublished on: May 1, 2026 6:45 PM

Pakistan, May 1 -- King Charles concluded his four-day state visit to the United States with a brief farewell meeting at the White House. The trip aimed to strengthen transatlantic relations and mark ... Read More


Tiong says Malaysia's tourist arrivals continue to grow despite Middle East conflict

Kuala Lampur, May 1 -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 - Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said tourist arrivals in Malaysia continue to grow despite the Middle East conflict. Tiong s... Read More


Infantino: Iran will compete in World Cup and play matches in United States as scheduled

Kuala Lampur, May 1 -- VANCOUVER, May 1 - Fifa President Gianni Infantino reiterated that Iran will play their World Cup games in the United States as scheduled, as football's power-brokers met in Van... Read More


UN expert urges release of detained journalists in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, May 1 -- A UN expert urged release of detained journalists in Afghanistan, warning press freedom has sharply declined under growing restrictions, threats and censorship. Richard Bennett ... Read More