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Saudi Arabia condemns Iran’s destabilizing behavior in the region
RIYADH, JUL 12: Saudi Arabia on Sunday condemned the latest round of Iranian attacks on neighboring countries and ships in the Strait of Hormuz describing Iran’s conducts as destabilizing. “The Foreign Ministry expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s condemnation and rejection in the strongest terms of Iran’s continuation of its destabilizing behavior to the security and stability of the region,” a statement read. It described the attacks as a “breach of the basics of international law, the UN Charter, the Charter of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the basicsRead More
India says 10 rescued, one missing after vessel attacked off Oman
TEHRAN, JUL 12: India said on Sunday that 11 of its nationals were on a vessel that was struck in waters east of Oman as Iran and the United States traded fresh fire. “Of the 11 Indian nationals on board, 10 have been rescued so far, while one Indian national is reportedly missing,” the Indian foreign ministry said in a statement. Search-and-rescue operations were underway after the commercial vessel, GFS Galaxy, was attacked off the coast of Oman early on Sunday, the ministry statement said. US Central Command said theRead More
Argentina beat Swiss 3-1 after extra time to reach World Cup semi-finals
Argentinas Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates during the Fifa World Cup 2026 Quarter Final match between Argentina and Switzerland, Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, US, July 11, 2026. — Reuters DNA KANSAS CITY: Argentina’s Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored deep in extra time to secure a dramatic 3-1 quarter-final win over 10-man Switzerland on Saturday and set up a heavyweight last-four clash against England in Atlanta on Wednesday. Lionel Messi’s Argentina side kept alive their bid to become the first team to retain theRead More
Bellingham scores twice to lift England past Haaland
MIAMI GARDENS, Florida: Jude Bellingham scored in the third minute of extra time to lift England past Norway 2-1 and into the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 2018. Bellingham’s goal was his second of the game — he also had an equalizer late in the first half. The Real Madrid star is now tied with England teammate Harry Kane with six goals in this tournament, behind the eight of France’s Kylian Mbappé and Argentina’s Lionel Messi. He scored twice in the round of 16 as England beatRead More
Neelum-Jhelum delay reinforces need for low-cost hydropower for economic stability: BMP
Anjum Nisar say shut of Rs500-billion-plus hydro project deprives industry of 1,000MW cheap electricity ISLAMABAD, JUL 12 /DNA/ – As the Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project (NJHPP)remains shut following a tunnel collapse in April 2024, with power generation now unlikely to resume before 2028, the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) has said the prolonged delay highlights the urgent need for transparent investigations into technical failures, improved execution of strategic hydropower projects and accelerated investment in low-cost renewable energy to ease inflationary pressures and revive industrial competitiveness. TheRead More
Qatar calls Iran attacks on its territory, Arab neighbors ‘dangerous escalation’
DOHA, JUL 12: Mediator Qatar on Sunday condemned Iranian attacks against its territory and its neighbors, after it launched salvos against Arab countries. “Qatar condemns in the strongest possible terms the renewed attacks carried out by the Islamic Republic of Iran,” the foreign ministry said in a statement, also referring to the targeting of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman and Kuwait. It called the attacks a “dangerous escalation” the can “complicate” efforts aimed at containing regional tension. “Iran bears full legal responsibility for these attacks and the resultingRead More