Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Trump says war could end if Iran agrees to proposal
WASHINGTON, MAY 6: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that if Iran honors what has been agreed to, the US-Israeli war on Iran could end and the Strait of Hormuz reopen. “Assuming Iran agrees to give what has been agreed to, which is, perhaps, a big assumption, the already legendary Epic Fury will be at an end, and the highly effective Blockade will allow the Hormuz Strait to be OPEN TO ALL, including Iran.” For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Read More
US expects Iran response on key points within 48 hours: Report
WASHINGTON, MAY 6: The White House believes it is getting close to an agreement with Iran on a one-page memorandum of understanding to end the war and set a framework for more detailed nuclear negotiations, Axios reported on Wednesday, citing two US officials and two other sources briefed on the issue. The US expects Iranian responses on several key points in the next 48 hours, according to the report which cautioned that nothing has been agreed yet but said this was the closest the parties had been to an agreementRead More
Saudi FM holds call with Iranian counterpart
RIYADH, MAY 6: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a phone call with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday. “During the call, he discussed the latest regional developments and efforts made to maintain the security and stability of the region,” the Saudi Foreign Ministry said in a statement. The Kingdom has on several occasions called for resolving the regional issue through diplomacy and has showed its support for Pakistan which is mediating between the US and Iran. On Wednesday, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said thatRead More
Navy command marks first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq conflict
RAWALPINDI, MAY 6 /DNA/ – The Command & Staff Conference of Pakistan Navy concluded at Naval Headquarters, Islamabad. The conference was chaired by Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI, NI (M), T Bt, Chief of the Naval Staff, and attended by Principal Staff Officers and Field Commanders. During the conference, Chief of the Naval Staff emphasized on maintaining perpetual combat readiness against traditional & non-traditional challenges in the maritime domain. In the backdrop of ongoing situation in the Middle East, he noted emerging threats in the maritime domain including freedom of navigation,Read More
Kamal visits King Salman Hospital Project site, reviews key developments of the long-awaited initiative
ISLAMABAD, May 06: Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Syed Mustafa Kamal, visited the site of the King Salman Hospital project in Islamabad, where he was briefed on the progress and key developments of the long-awaited initiative. Speaking to the media, the Federal Health Minister announced that the construction of the King Salman Hospital, which had remained pending for the past nine years, is now set to commence. He noted that the project was originally initiated in 2017, and all outstanding hurdles have now been resolved, saidRead More
Al-Kharj pilgrims center ready to serve 35,000 Hajj travelers
ISLAMABAD, May 6: Prince Fahd bin Mohammed bin Saad bin Abdulaziz on Wednesday inspected the Pilgrims Service Center in Al-Kharj, designated to receive pilgrims arriving through land border crossings on their way to the holy sites. According to SPA, the governor reviewed the center’s operational readiness and facilities spread over more than 50,000 square meters, with the capacity to serve up to 35,000 pilgrims. During the visit, he inspected service, healthcare and volunteer operations being carried out in coordination with the relevant authorities to ensure smooth assistance for pilgrims. PrinceRead More