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The Minister announced on Thursday that Israeli troops deployed in southern Syria "are prepared to prevent the entry of hostile forces into the area of Druze villages," adding the forces continue to monitor developments with readiness for "various scenarios".

Aoun and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks focused on enhancing cooperation across various sectors and reaffirmed the deep-rooted fraternal ties between the two countries, the statement said on Thursday.

Trump implemented what he calls a "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran since taking office in January, including tougher sanctions on oil exports and threats of military action, Xinhua news agency reported.

The platform is based on a beta-propiolactone (BPL)-inactivated, whole-virus approach - a modernised take on traditional vaccine technology, according to the NIH on Thursday.

The deal covers minerals, including rare earth elements, but also other valuable resources including oil and natural gas. It does not include resources that are already a source of revenue for the Ukrainian State

NASA's Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers are the two female astronauts among seven living on the international space station at present. Also, they are the fifth pair to do all-female spacewalk in 60 years of spacewalking

While the blackout brought cities to a standstill, it also sparked something unexpected and heartwarming

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that as sales and profits tanked with Musk focusing on his work with the Donald Trump administration, "Tesla's board began mulling a replacement, it also met with Musk, telling him he had to spend more time with Tesla"

I loved and supported Aaron as my son, and now I love and support Airyn as my daughter. I don't know what the big deal is. I love all my children, De Niro said

The phone conversation came amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan over the April 22 terror attack that killed 26 civilians

For the last seven days, Pakistan has been resorting to unprovoked firing on the LoC and on Wednesday, Pakistan Rangers fired with small arms at the Indian posts along the International Border in Pargwal sector of Jammu district

In a rare disclosure, Israel revealed masked images of three "Silent Warriors" behind Operation Grim Beeper, a covert mission that devastated Hezbollah's network by detonating booby-trapped pagers and handheld wireless sets. The operatives were honoured during Israel’s torch-lighting ceremony at Mount Herzl

India has barred Pakistani civilian and military aircraft from its airspace via a NOTAM issued Wednesday. The move affects PIA operations and follows the Pahalgam attack, after which the Indian government authorised military responses across all branches

It is wiser to look at economics and trade as weapons to achieve the desired outcomes which may not be possible through military means

Pakistan ministers Khawaja Asif and Hanif Abbasi, by flaunting the country’s nuclear status, are resorting to war-mongering

The talks with the US again will be mediated by Oman. The sultanate has hosted two rounds of talks in Oman's capital, Muscat, and one round at its embassy in Rome

Their return had been delayed by a day due to strong winds and low visibility. The area is prone to sandstorms this time of year

Shares at the PSX fell over 2,000 points in intraday trade amid uncertainty over speculation that India might launch military strikes against Pakistan

Trump made remarks while speaking to reporters before departing White House for a rally in Michigan marking the first 100 days of his second administration. “India is coming along great. I think we'll have a deal with India," said the president

The Pakistan Army had already initiated unprovoked firing on the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday for the sixth consecutive day as the Indian Army responded swiftly and proportionately

Pakistan Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar holds an emergency press meet at 2 am on Wednesday, saying that there were 'intelligence reports of military action against their country within the next 24 to 36 hours'

The Trump Administration’s reckless comments undermining Canada’s sovereignty played a major role in the decisive mandate for Carney whose aggressive stance against the United States found resonance with voters

The recognition reflects the collective efforts and dedication of thousands of scientists, says IIT-H Director Prof BS Murty

The action came as Pakistan's role as a "rogue state fuelling global terrorism" was laid bare by the public admission made by Asif. A Sky News interviewer last week asked Asif if Pakistan had a long history of "backing and supporting and training and funding" terrorist organisations