US negotiators will request Iran releases its citizens detained in the country during tomorrow's peace talks, the Washington Post has reported, citing ​people ​briefed on ⁠the ⁠plans.  The request could be delayed if the talks do not go smoothly, the sources said. Delegations from Washington and Tehran are meeting in Pakistan for the talks after … Continue reading US to ask Iran to release its detained citizens at peace talks – report

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has vowed to continue fighting Israel "until the last breath", according to a statement read out on the group's Al Manar TV today. "We did not agree to return to the previous situation, and we call on those in power to end the free compromises," he said, accusing Israel of launching … Continue reading Hezbollah: We don’t fear Israeli threats

Donald Trump often uses social media to announce policy changes, make sweeping political statements and - on occasion, as he did earlier this week - threaten the destruction of an entire civilisation. The latest post from the US president comes on the eve of peace talks between American and Iranian delegations in Pakistan. Leaving plenty … Continue reading Trump shares ambiguous message ahead of peace talks

A sports travel specialist controlled by the BetFred founder Fred Done is teeing off with the acquisition of Golfbreaks, a golf tour operator. MEZIESBLOG understands that Sports Tours International, which is owned by Mr Done, has struck a deal with the shareholders of Golfbreaks to buy the company for an undisclosed sum. Based in Manchester, … Continue reading Betfred tycoon Done’s sports travel group tees off with takeover of Golfbreaks

The Tote, Britain's biggest pool betting operator, is targeting closer ties with the Hong Kong Jockey Club by appointing one of its senior stewards to the company's board.  MEZIESBLOG understands that The Tote will next week announce that Andrew Weir, a former partner at KPMG China, is joining as a non-executive director. The appointment comes … Continue reading The Tote gallops towards shake-up with appointment of Hong Kong Jockey Club steward

Domino's Pizza is facing a backlash from investors over plans to overhaul its bosses' pay packages. MEZIESBLOG understands that the London-listed company, which recently shelved plans to acquire another brand after seeing a slump in profits, is braced for a sizeable protest vote at its annual meeting later this month. Domino's is proposing a three-year … Continue reading Domino’s Pizza faces deep panning from investors over executive pay plans

Saudi Arabia has confirmed that recent Iranian attacks on its oil infrastructure included hits on the country's only pipeline exporting oil via Red Sea terminals. Tehran's decision to effectively close the Strait of Hormuz has given Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline a central role in the global flow of oil. The pipeline - which can transport a significant … Continue reading Saudi Arabia confirms Iranian attack on crucial pipeline