US says Iran deal still possible, as Trump tempers expectations

Marco Rubio said a deal to end the war with Iran could materialise "today"
25 May 2026, 09:56 AM

Suspected Ebola cases top 900 in DR Congo: WHO chief

Ebola has killed more than 15,000 people across Africa in the past half-century
25 May 2026, 08:06 AM

Iran nuclear deal can't be done 'in 72 hours,' Rubio tells NYT

Rubio: Nuclear deal can’t be done 'on a napkin'
25 May 2026, 01:56 AM

Arab-Islamic states condemn Israeli minister Ben-Gvir over Gaza flotilla detention

Joint statement calls humiliation a violation of international law
25 May 2026, 01:25 AM

Near white house: Suspect dies after trading fire with officers

A gunman who fired at a White House checkpoint was shot by officers and died after being taken to the hospital on Saturday evening, the Secret Service said.
25 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Million gather in Makkah as hajj begins

More than 1.5 million Muslims will begin the annual hajj pilgrimage in the Saudi holy city of Makkah today.
25 May 2026, 00:00 AM

US won’t ‘rush into a deal’ with Iran

President Donald Trump said yesterday that he had told US negotiators “not to rush into a deal” with Iran, amid anticipation that an agreement to end the war in the Middle East was close.
25 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Trump says no rush for Iran deal, US blockade stays

Negotiations 'professional and productive' but unresolved issues persist
24 May 2026, 21:21 PM
24 May 2026, 20:33 PM

Iran and US closing in on deal to end war

European leaders welcome progress, hope for energy market relief
24 May 2026, 18:39 PM

Rubio says announcement possible later Sunday on Iran war

"I do think perhaps there is the possibility that in the next few hours the world will get some good news," Rubio told reporters in New Delhi.
24 May 2026, 14:08 PM

Iran has not agreed to hand over highly enriched uranium stockpile: Reuters

Number of ships transiting Hormuz will return to pre-war level in 30 days under potential deal: Tasnim
24 May 2026, 13:11 PM

Dozens killed in blast targeting train in Pakistan: official

Army servicemen were among the victims in the attack in the provincial capital Quetta, which left more than 50 people injured
24 May 2026, 12:51 PM

Man dies after shark attack on Australia's Great Barrier Reef

The man was met by an ambulance but died shortly afterwards, the spokesperson said, without identifying him.
24 May 2026, 12:44 PM

US, Iran seek to finalise 'largely negotiated' deal to end war

"An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform on Saturday.
24 May 2026, 12:19 PM

Endemic, epidemic, pandemic: What's the difference?

Andes hantavirus outbreak shows how easily disease labels are misunderstood — and why they describe patterns of spread, not how dangerous a virus is
24 May 2026, 09:49 AM

Pakistan hopes to host new round of Iran-US talks 'very soon': PM

"Pakistan will continue its peace efforts with utmost sincerity and we hope to host the next round of talks very soon," Shehbaz Sharif said
24 May 2026, 08:11 AM

Trump says agreement with Iran 'largely negotiated,' includes opening strait

"Final aspects and details of the Deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly," Trump said.
24 May 2026, 06:00 AM

Suspect 'down' after shooting at officers near White House

The suspect was identified as an emotionally disturbed person, the official said, adding that a "stay-away order" had been issued to the suspect previously.
24 May 2026, 05:56 AM

Back to war or deal?

Diplomacy to avert escalation in the US-Iran conflict gathered pace yesterday amid signs that US President Donald Trump’s patience may be wearing thin, as gaps remain in the peace talks despite “some progress”.
24 May 2026, 00:00 AM