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US President Donald Trump suggested on Sunday the ​United States could stay in Iran and “keep the ‌oil”, drawing a parallel with a US push to take control of a fifth of Venezuela’s vast oil reserves. On a trip to Ireland ​for meetings and to watch golf, he reiterated that ​he still expected the Iran war to end this year, ⁠possibly just after midterm elections due in the United ​States in November. Speaking at the Irish Open golf championship, Trump ​added that the price of gasoline would “drop like a rock” once the Iran war ended. Turmoil in the Middle East…

Top seed Alexander Zverev banished bitter US Open memories to beat American Ben Shelton 6-3 7-6(2) 5-7 6-2 in the final on Sunday, capturing the title six ​years after letting a golden opportunity slip through his fingers. The German squandered a two-set lead in the 2020 title match against Austrian Dominic Thiem but now armed with ‌a champion’s mentality following his breakthrough triumph at Roland Garros in June, he broke American hearts with a devastating display against Shelton. “I think God has seen how hard we worked, how much we suffered, how much pain we went through and I think…

Cristiano Ronaldo said on Sunday that fans who appeared to make chants referencing former teammate Diogo Jota at Ruben Neves during a Saudi Pro League match should be banned ​from football stadiums for life. The chants occurred on Saturday during a fixture between Al-Taawoun and ‌Neves’ side Al-Hilal in Buraidah, Saudi Arabia. Jota died on July 3, 2025, in a car crash in Zamora, northwestern Spain, along with his brother Andre Silva. A close friend of Jota, Neves was a pallbearer at his funeral. Footage filmed from the stands ​during the match and circulated on social media appeared to show…

Security forces have intensified their campaign against terrorists in Balochistan, scoring a clear success in Mastung district. Three terrorists, including a commander named Naqib, were killed in the latest action, according to security sources. The operation underscores the forces’ continued resolve to eliminate the threat. Security sources reported that forces targeted a terrorist vehicle using a quadcopter. The strike was precise and effective. The vehicle was completely destroyed in the attack. Three terrorists inside were killed, among them Commander Naqib. The operation marks another significant blow to the group’s presence in the area. Ongoing operations across Balochistan Intensive operations…

Lebanese Interior Minister Ahmed Al-Hajjar has arrived in Pakistan for a two-day official visit, marking a fresh step in regional engagement. He touched down at Islamabad airport, where he received a formal welcome from senior Pakistani officials. The visit comes at the invitation of Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and centers on talks aimed at boosting cooperation between the two countries. Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry greeted the Lebanese minister upon his arrival. The chief commissioner and the inspector general of police were also present at the airport to receive the visiting dignitary. The reception underscored the importance…

Celine Dion made an emotional return to the stage after a six-year absence on Saturday, overcoming high-profile health woes to ​thrill fans in the first of a series of concerts in ‌Paris. “I’m standing on stage in this city I love so much thanks to your support and your love,” she told the crowd. “The path was rocky, the road was longer than ​planned but I held on.” The star announced in 2022 she had been ​diagnosed with stiff person syndrome, a rare neurological condition that ⁠causes muscle spasms and left her unable to perform. Dion seemed overwhelmed at times ​and…

More than 600 Indonesian rescuers were searching for 129 people still missing after a passenger ship capsized in the Java Sea ​on the weekend, an official said on Monday, with the ‌death toll steady at six. The Virgo Transport 8 ship carrying 243 people went missing in bad weather early on Sunday, the rescue agency said. Authorities have ​rescued 108 people from the ship, which was travelling from Surabaya ​in East Java to Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan. “We have ⁠continued the search for the missing since early in the morning. ​We are deploying 622 personnel and around 12 ships,” I…

Middle East diplomacy appeared to lose momentum on Monday after Oman postponed a meeting between Iran and Gulf Arab states aimed at discussing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The delay came as attacks on major oil routes, including a Saudi pipeline, intensified concerns about energy supplies. Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi announced late Sunday that a regional meeting scheduled for Monday in Salalah had been postponed “in the interests of consensus”. He said talks aimed at promoting peace and cooperation in the region would continue, but did not provide a new date for the meeting. Iranian officials had planned…

Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding business-to-business cooperation, with a particular focus on advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure, at a Pakistan-China B2B Conference held on the sidelines of the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) 2026 in Beijing. The conference, themed “Win-Win Partnerships,” brought together senior government officials, business leaders and representatives of the private sector from both countries to explore new avenues for investment, joint ventures, technology transfer and commercial cooperation. Pakistan Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi attended and addressed the conference, describing the gathering as an important platform for strengthening direct…

The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) wrapped up in Beijing on Sunday with more than 1,200 outcomes, underscoring the growing role of technology and knowledge-intensive services in China’s rapidly evolving service trade. Over five days, more than 1,830 companies and institutions exhibited on site, while more than 116,000 professional visitors registered for the event, up 3.7% year on year. By noon on Sunday, the fair’s core exhibition area had recorded nearly 420,000 visits, a 36.6% increase from the previous edition. The fair also hosted around 200 forums, business matchmaking sessions and promotional events. In total, more…