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Day: May 8, 2026

US President Stresses Ceasefire with Iran Still in Effect

Washington: US President Donald Trump announced that the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect. Trump’s remarks came after US forces launched strikes late Thursday night against Iranian military targets in response to attacks by Iranian forces on thre…

Saudi, Egyptian Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Developments

Riyadh: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah discussed regional developments in a telephone call on Sunday with his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty.

According to Qatar News Agency, during the call, the two ministers also…

Lebanese President Urges EU Pressure for Ceasefire

Beirut: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called on the European Union to intensify pressure on Israel to secure a comprehensive ceasefire and halt attacks in southern Lebanon. During talks in Beirut with European Commissioner Hadja Lahbib, Aoun stressed…

Japan’s Nikkei Pulls Back from Record Highs on Tech Losses

Japan: Japan’s Nikkei index retreated on Friday from the record highs reached in the previous session, weighed down by technology stocks amid concerns over continued tensions in the Middle East. The Nikkei 225 fell 0.3% to close at 62,636.00 points, a…

European Stocks Open Lower Amid Middle East Uncertainty

Doha: European stock markets opened lower on Friday amid renewed uncertainty over developments in the Middle East. Among major indices, France’s CAC 40 in Paris fell 0.86%, while Germany’s DAX in Frankfurt declined 0.91%. Britain’s FTSE 100 also dropp…

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