ISLAMABAD (AP) — Key mediator Pakistan on Saturday said a deal to end the Iran war was closer than ever and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted it would be "signed tomorrow," while Iran made some of its most optimistic statements yet but indicated a bit more time was needed. Trump said the...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has long been looking for this weekend to be a big one for his presidency. The World Cup returns to the U.S. on Friday for the first time in 32 years after Trump threw himself into winning the bid to co-host the soccer tourney during his first term. He...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he had called off new military strikes on Iran, claiming a breakthrough in negotiations to end the war just hours after the American leader threatened to escalate the conflict by seizing control of Iran 's oil...
CANDON CITY – Reigning champion Vietnam and Kazakhstan asserted their dominance once more after scoring straight-set victories against their respective rivals to stay perfect in the 2026 AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup here at the Candon City Arena Thursday, June 11. The Vietnamese, who have not...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States launched a second round of airstrikes on Iran into Thursday morning after President Donald Trump warned that Tehran would “pay the price” for stalled negotiations, and Iran responded with strikes targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan. The...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dipped marginally on Wednesday, June 10, after shots were again fired between the United States (US) and Iran as the prolonged conflict approached its 100th day. The main index shed 4.35 points, or 0.07 percent, to close at 5,941.36. Mining and oil stocks...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States launched airstrikes early Wednesday against Iran, and Tehran fired back at countries in the region. The escalating attacks threatened to derail efforts to end the war, as U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Tehran would "pay the price" for...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military launched airstrikes Wednesday on Iran following the crash of an Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz that U.S. President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic. Tehran vowed to respond, again throwing into question efforts to reach a...
CANDON CITY — Chinese-Taipei extended its hot streak by overpowering Uzbekistan, 25-17, 25-13, 25-19, to seize the solo lead in Pool A of the 2026 AVC Women 's Volleyball Cup at the Candon City Arena on Tuesday, June 9, here. Determined to return to the podium after their bronze medal finish...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel and Iran appeared to back away from further strikes Monday, hours after they traded fire for the first time since the U.S. agreed to a ceasefire with Tehran two months ago. Both countries warned that they were ready to launch retaliatory attacks if...
CANDON CITY -- Kristina Belova took charge and helped Kazakhstan overcome a slow start to fend off Iran, 13-25, 25-20, 25-14, 25-19, and stay unblemished in the 2026 AVC Women 's Volleyball Cup here at Candon City Arena Monday, June 8. After failing to defend themselves from the early assault...
JERUSALEM —At least two explosions were heard here after Iran launched a salvo of missiles in retaliation for Israel’s attack on the Hezbollah stronghold of Lebanon’s Beirut. Air sirens were activated at around 5:53 a.m., triggering locals to seek shelter. Israel’s Home Front Command...
