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(WASHINGTON) — US administration officials acknowledged in closed-door briefings with congressional staff on Sunday that there was no specific intelligence indicating Iran was preparing to launch an immediate attack on US forces, according to two sources familiar with the discussions. The disclosure comes after the United States and Israel carried…

Iran confirms Supreme Leader no more after US-Israel attack

TEHRAN (AP/Web Desk) — Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is no more following a major military strike carried out by the United States and Israel, Iranian state media reported early Sunday. The development has cast uncertainty over the future direction of the Islamic Republic and heightened fears of further…

Explosions Rock Gulf as Iran Launches Missile Barrage After US-Israel Strike

TEHRAN/TEL AVIV (Web Desk/Reuters) – Iran launched waves of ballistic missiles and drones at Israel and US military installations in the Gulf on Saturday, hours after the United States and Israel announced the start of what they described as a “major combat operation” against Tehran. The escalation has pushed the…

Pakistan Slams Israeli Moves Undermining Palestinian Sovereignty

ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) — Pakistan has strongly denounced Israel’s latest attempt to impose its so-called “sovereignty” over parts of the Occupied West Bank, including illegal settlements, through a draft law tabled in the Israeli legislature. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Foreign Office termed the move a blatant violation…

Trump Imposes 100% Tariff on Imported Films to Boost U.S. Movie Industry

WASHINGTON (RNN TV) — U.S. President Donald Trump announced a blanket 100% tariff on all films produced outside America, calling it a necessary step to shield Hollywood from what he described as years of unfair competition. In a statement on Truth Social, Trump argued that international studios had undermined the…

Pakistan to Get US Backing in Economy, PM Shehbaz Sharif Highlights Trump’s Commitment

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that US President Donald Trump has promised wide-ranging cooperation with Pakistan in trade, investment, and the economy. He described his recent meeting in Washington as warm and productive, calling it an important step in rebuilding trust between the two nations. Speaking to the press in…

US Ties India Trade Deal to Restrictions on Russian Oil Imports

The Biden administration has told India that slashing Russian oil imports is key to moving forward on a long-awaited trade deal, according to people close to the discussions. New Delhi, however, insists that buying discounted Russian crude remains essential for its economy. Talks between the two countries are ongoing, with…

Trump Calls on American Businesses to Boost Investment in Pakistan: PM

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has described his recent meeting with US President Donald Trump as a “milestone” in Pakistan-US relations, highlighting Washington’s willingness to invest in Pakistan’s IT and other critical sectors. Speaking to journalists in New Jersey, Shehbaz revealed that President Trump personally urged American companies to channel immediate…

After 63 Years, India Grounds Iconic MiG-21 Fighter Jets

India has formally retired its MiG-21 fighter jets, ending the service life of an aircraft that defined the country’s air power for more than six decades but earned the grim nickname “flying coffin” for its deadly crash record. The Indian Air Force (IAF) marked the milestone on September 26 with…

Trump’s 100% Tariff Triggers Sell-Off in Indian Pharma Sector

Indian pharmaceutical shares retreated on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on branded and patented medicines, effective October 1. The Nifty Pharma index dropped 2.6% in early trade, with all 20 constituents trading lower by 9:30 a.m. IST. Market heavyweight Sun Pharmaceutical Industries slipped 3.4%, dragging…