07-02-2026 DEIR AL-BALAH: Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 23 Palestinians, most of them women and children, by midday Wednesday, according to hospital officials. Israel pledged to continue strikes, saying that it was responding to a militant attack on Israeli soldiers that seriously wounded one. Among the Palestinians killed …

07-02-2026 ISTANBUL/ MUSCAT: Mediators from Qatar, Turkiye and Egypt have presented Iran and the United States with a framework of key principles to be discussed in talks on Friday this week, including a commitment by Iran to significantly limit its uranium enrichment, two sources familiar with the negotiations have told …

07-02-2026 Bureau Report NEW DELHI: When US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with India on Monday this week, he declared that New Delhi would pivot away from Russian energy as part of the agreement. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Trump said, had promised to stop buying Russian oil, …

07-02-2026 LONDON: Six British ‍pro-Palestinian activists ‍have been acquitted of aggravated burglary relating to a 2024 raid on ⁠a factory operated by ​Israeli defence firm Elbit, with ‍a jury unable to reach verdicts on charges of criminal damage. Prosecutors ‍at ⁠London’s Woolwich Crown Court said on Wednesday the six defendants, …

07-02-2026 WASHINGTON: The United States House of Representatives has approved a $1.2 trillion spending package to end a partial government shutdown. The bipartisan legislation, passed on Tuesday, restores lapsed funding for key federal programs, including those within the Departments of Labor and Education. The bill passed with 217 voting for …

Hyderabad, Feb.6 (PMI): Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka announced that the State government has earmarked ₹20,000 crore for the development of Hyderabad city over the next two years. He noted that several initiatives under this funding have already been finalised, with many more currently underway. “Such a significant investment directed …

06-02-2026 By SJA Jafri + Bureau Report ISLAMABAD/ KARACHI: The death toll from a massive bombing that tore through a Shiite Mosque & Imambargah Khadija-tu-Kubra on the outskirts of Islamabad during Friday prayers has risen to 36, a Pakistani official said. Nearly 173 people were injured, government officials and rescue …

The draw of lots for Nizam Rubat accommodation for Hajj 2026 was held at the historic Chowmahalla Palace, under which 695 pilgrims from the former Hyderabad State were selected to receive free accommodation in Makkah. Hyderabad Feb 05 (PMI) The draw of lots for accommodation at Nizam Rubat for Hajj …

Revanth Reddy alleged that it was the BRS that helped the BJP increase its vote share in the Lok Sabha elections. Hyderabad, Feb 5 (PMI): Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday announced that the state government will table legislation to curb hate speech during the upcoming Assembly session, …

The inquiry committee constituted by the NCW inspected the area around the Medaram Jatara where the alleged gang rape was believed to have taken place. Hyderabad Feb 5 (PMI) The National Commission for Women (NCW) has ruled out reports of a minor being gang-raped during the recent Sammakka Saralamma Medaram Jatara …