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Kabul: Afghanistan has announced a temporary pause in fighting against Pakistan ahead of the Muslim festival of Eid al-Fitr, following a similar provisional halt in strikes declared earlier by Pakistan. Afghan government spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid confirmed the decision in a statement on Wednesday. Both sides said the pause in hostilities was requested by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar. The announcements come two days after Afghanistan accused Pakistan of carrying out an airstrike that it said struck a drug treatment hospital in Kabul, resulting in hundreds of casualties. Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict The conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan has seen repeated cross-border clashes…

Tehran: In a major escalation in the Middle East, Israeli strikes have targeted the South Pars mega-field, the world’s largest known natural gas reserve, which supplies around 70 percent of Iran's domestic natural gas. In response, Iran has threatened to hit other Gulf energy facilities and issued warnings urging people to evacuate areas near key oil infrastructure in the region. The attacks have already impacted global energy markets. Brent North Sea crude surged over five percent to $108.60 per barrel, while the main US oil contract, West Texas Intermediate, climbed 1.9 percent to $98.01. South Pars/North Dome: A critical energy…

Abu Dhabi: Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have announced that this year's Eid al-Fitr prayers will be held exclusively inside mosques nationwide, with traditional open air prayer grounds temporarily suspended as part of precautionary safety measures. The move marks a significant departure from long-standing practice, where large numbers of worshippers gather in open spaces for the special prayers marking the end of Ramadan. In a statement, the General Authority for Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat said Eid prayers will take place only within mosques across the country. The authority reiterated that the arrangement applies nationwide and will be strictly…