Friday, June 5th, 2026
Lebanon parliament speaker supports Hezbollah pullback in parallel with Israeli withdrawal
BEIRUT, JUN 5: Lebanon’s parliament speaker and Hezbollah ally Nabih Berri said on Friday he would agree to the withdrawal of the Iran-backed group from southern Lebanon if Israeli troops simultaneously left territory they occupy in the country. In written comments distributed by his office, Berri criticized the US-mediated ceasefire framework announced this week as unfair, saying it should have included an “unconditional ceasefire by land, sea and air.” He added that he “agrees to… Hezbollah’s withdrawal from south of the Litani River, in parallel with the Israeli withdrawal fromRead More
CENTCOM denies Iran’s claim of firing ‘warning missiles’ at US destroyers in Gulf of Oman
WASHINGTON, JUN 5: CENTCOM denies fired ‘warning missiles’ at US destroyers in Gulf of OmanIran’s military said on Friday it had fired “warning missiles” at two US destroyers in the Gulf of Oman, forcing the vessels to leave the area, according to state media. It said the two destroyers left the Gulf of Oman “following the firing of warning missiles” by Iranian forces, according to a statement carried by state news agency IRNA. For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app. The operationRead More
Iran says it fired warning missiles, drones at US warships in Gulf of Oman
TEHRAN, JUN 5: Iran’s navy said on Friday it had fired warning missiles and drones at US warships in the Gulf of Oman, accusing the US Navy of harassing maritime traffic and seizing commercial vessels and oil tankers, Iranian state media reported. United States Central Command (CENTCOM) denied the reports later on Friday, saying in a post on X/Twitter, “Iranian forces did NOT attack or fire at US Navy warships.” “Doing so would be a gross violation of the ceasefire,” CENTCOM added. “US forces continue to operate freely in regionalRead More
Hinza Asif meets President RCCI
RAWALPINDI, JUN 5 /DNA/ – Hinza Asif, President of Asia Web3 Alliance Japan (AWAJ), held a productive meeting with the President of the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) to explore opportunities for strengthening Pakistan’s startup ecosystem, promoting innovation, and increasing international investment opportunities for entrepreneurs. During the meeting, both parties discussed the importance of creating stronger connections between Pakistani startups and global investors, particularly from Japan and other international markets. Hinza Asif shared AWAJ’s vision of supporting entrepreneurs through mentorship, cross-border partnerships, investor access, and innovation-driven programs. ARead More
Govt announces fixed tax scheme for small traders
ISLAMABAD, JUN 5: The federal government on Friday introduced a fixed tax scheme for small shop owners as part of its ongoing efforts to expand tax collection and document the economy. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced the scheme during a joint press conference with State Minister for Finance Bilal Azhar Kiani, outlining its key features and objectives. FinMin Aurangzeb said that economic stability must be maintained and that increasing the country’s revenue to a specific level remained important. “Everyone says that instead of increasing tax rates at this time, thereRead More
Demand to abolish AJK refugee seats undemocratic: Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD, JUN 5 – Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has criticized the Azad Kashmir People’s Action Committee’s demand to abolish refugee seats, calling it undemocratic and an attempt to disrupt the upcoming electoral process. In a statement on X regarding the Azad Kashmir elections, Asif said the polls are scheduled for July 27 and any demand related to representation should be placed before the people through the democratic process. He said the Action Committee has demanded the abolition of 12 seats elected from Pakistan. He termed the demand, made ahead ofRead More