The diplomatic impasse raises uncertainty over negotiations on Iran's nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz, and efforts to secure a lasting regional peace.
Israel's former army chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot on Tuesday announced the start of his electoral campaign as he bids to take over the seat of prime minister from veteran leader Benjamin Netanyahu.
Pakistan's military said on Wednesday it had intercepted four drones sent from Afghanistan the previous day, the latest incident in months of conflict between the two neighbours.
A Pakistani rape gang ringleader convicted of dozens of child offenses in the UK cannot be deported under British immigration law despite being stripped of his citizenship, the Oldham Chronicle newspaper has reported.
Iran's foreign ministry said it had held on Monday the first meeting with Oman on managing the Strait of Hormuz since Tehran and Washington signed their preliminary deal to end the Middle East war.
Coach Mohamed Ouabhi credited the team's growing confidence to its historic 2022 World Cup run and insisted the Atlas Lions have the quality to challenge for an even deeper tournament finish.
Russian missile and drone attacks killed at least 12 civilians across Ukraine, prompting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to renew calls for stronger European air defenses.
The United States and Iran have offered conflicting accounts over planned talks in Doha, with Tehran denying any direct negotiations despite Washington dispatching a delegation led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Authorities said the broadcast could hurt religious sentiments and disrupt public order, while Geo News apologized and called the incident an editorial error.
