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Internal friction between the UAE and Iran over regional conflicts stalled consensus at the May 2026 BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting. Brazilian Forei...…
BRICS nations have reached consensus on supporting an independent Palestinian state featuring East Jerusalem as its capital. However, the bloc remains...…
On May 13, 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a clandestine meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, amid the...…
Pentagon finance chief Jules Hurst III reports that the U.S. military’s financial commitment to the Iran conflict has climbed to roughly $29 billion....…
Beijing confirmed that US President Donald Trump will visit China from May 13 to 15, 2026. Accepting an invitation from President Xi Jinping, Trump in...…
A US admiral confirmed sinking six Iranian small ships on May 10, 2026, following a reported ceasefire violation in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran denied...…
On May 8, 2026, US aircraft disabled two Iranian tankers in the Persian Gulf. Iranian officials condemned the move as a breach of the active ceasefire...…
The U.S. State Department sanctioned Iraqi Deputy Oil Minister Ali Maarij al-Bahadli on May 8, 2026, alleging he used his office to divert oil supplie...…
President Donald Trump has announced a brief halt to 'Project Freedom,' the naval mission in the Strait of Hormuz, pending potential negotiations with...…
President Trump has ordered 'Project Freedom,' a new US initiative to keep the Strait of Hormuz open for international shipping. This follows attacks...…
The United States government has initiated 'Project Freedom,' a military and diplomatic operation led by the US Navy to ensure the open transit of shi...…
China has invoked its first-ever blocking order against U.S. sanctions, specifically protecting five major Chinese petrochemical firms targeted for th...…
A US-led maritime blockade has drained approximately $4.8 billion from Iran's oil revenue as of May 2, 2026. The operation, intended to build leverage...…
The Trump administration has officially ended military operations in Iran, concluding the conflict well before its 60-day projected window. This follo...…
India has formally condemned attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Highlighting the st...…
Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has plummeted, with only five vessels recorded passing through the waterway in a 24-hour cycle as of lat...…
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Islamabad to engage in diplomatic discussions regarding US-Iran peace efforts. Araghchi met with...…
The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has been extended by three weeks following a period of fragile reduced hostilities. While the extension aim...…
Diplomats from Iran and the United States are scheduled to meet in Islamabad for a second round of peace negotiations as a fragile ceasefire holds. Th...…
Islamabad has entered a strict security lockdown as high-level delegations from the United States and Iran arrive for diplomatic negotiations. US envo...…
Delegations from the United States and Iran are set to meet in Islamabad on April 25, 2026, for a second round of talks aimed at a potential deal. US...…
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a three-week extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah following intensive discussions at the Whit...…
United States Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a decisive result in 'Operation Epic Fury' on April 24, 2026, as the naval blockade in the Stra...…
United States Navy Secretary Phelan was dismissed from office on April 23, 2026, following a similar removal of the Army chief weeks earlier. The Pent...…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on April 24, 2026, that he has undergone treatment for early-stage prostate cancer. The Prime Mini...…
Iranian commandos executed a high-stakes maritime seizure of an India-bound commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The action occurs amid a tighte...…
Iran's Revolutionary Guards seized two MSC-operated commercial container ships while they were transiting the Strait of Hormuz. One of the vessels was...…
The United States Department of Defense has announced the immediate departure of Navy Secretary John Phelan from the administration. Reports indicate...…
The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that an Indian seafarer is safe among the crew of a commercial vessel seized by Iran in the Strait of Hormu...…
The Pentagon has announced the firing of US Navy Secretary John Phelan. The dismissal comes during a period of intense naval activity in the Indian Oc...…
President Donald Trump announced an extension of the US-Iran ceasefire on April 22, 2026, reversing a previous decision to end the truce. The extensio...…
Tensions in the Middle East intensified on April 22, 2026, as Iranian forces reportedly fired at two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occ...…
United States Vice President JD Vance is set to travel to Pakistan on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, to lead the second round of high-level peace negotiatio...…
The United States has ended sanctions waivers that allowed certain countries, including India, to buy oil from Russia and Iran, effective April 16, 20...…
US Senate Republicans, on April 15, 2026, successfully blocked a Democratic-led effort aimed at curtailing President Donald Trump's authority to wage...…
China, on April 16, 2026, called upon Iran to ensure the freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. This diplomatic demarche highlights globa...…
The US has intensified its blockade operations in the Strait of Hormuz, with President Donald Trump sharing a US Navy video on April 15, 2026, to publ...…
A Pakistani delegation arrived in Tehran on April 16, 2026, to engage in discussions aimed at continuing talks amidst the ongoing Iran war. This diplo...…
The United States has announced its decision not to extend the sanctions waiver that allowed India to continue purchasing Russian and Iranian oil. Thi...…
A Pakistani delegation, led by Army Chief Munir, has arrived in Tehran, Iran, to facilitate peace talks concerning the ongoing US-Iran conflict. This...…
Iran is reportedly considering a proposal to offer free passage for ships through the Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz. This potential move could be...…
A United States destroyer has interdicted two oil tankers attempting to leave Iran's Chabahar port, located on the Gulf of Oman, via the Strait of Hor...…
Following tense discussions, the United States and Iran have indicated a willingness to keep the door open for dialogue, with President Trump suggesti...…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that US peace negotiators are preoccupied with the 'war in Iran' and consequently lack sufficient time f...…
Oil prices have escalated significantly, surpassing $103 a barrel, in response to the United States' recent announcement of a naval blockade against I...…
Following a series of tense talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, the United States and Iran have indicated a willingness to keep the door open for future dia...…
Recent talks between the United States and Iran aimed at a nuclear deal have collapsed, primarily due to a fundamental disagreement over the duration...…
Chinese President Xi Jinping has put forth a four-point proposal aimed at fostering peace and stability in the Middle East during a meeting with the U...…
The U.S. Central Command announced that it would commence a blockade of Iranian ports starting Monday, April 13, 2026. This significant military actio...…
Israel initiated large-scale air attacks in southern Lebanon on April 11, 2026, while trilateral peace talks involving the US, Iran, and Pakistan were...…
Trilateral ceasefire talks involving the United States, Iran, and Pakistan commenced in Islamabad on April 11, 2026, addressing critical regional issu...…
Donald Trump issued a warning to Beijing on April 11, 2026, regarding a possible arms shipment from China to Iran, stating that China would face "big...…
Two US warships successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz on April 11, 2026, for mine-clearing operations, marking the first such passage since the...…
Nizar Amidi became the new President of Iraq on April 11, 2026, a significant leadership change amidst ongoing regional tensions, including the Iran w...…
Trilateral ceasefire talks involving the US, Iran, and Pakistan in Islamabad paused on April 11, 2026, after 15 hours of negotiations, with significan...…
The United States officially denied Iran's claim on April 11, 2026, that an agreement had been reached to unfreeze Iranian assets held in Qatar and ot...…
The first Indian vessel successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz between Friday night and Saturday morning, April 11, 2026, following the declarati...…
Iran has permitted passage through the Strait of Hormuz for the next two weeks under its military management, coinciding with a two-week ceasefire agr...…
China and Russia have vetoed a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution aimed at protecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The resolu...…
Prominent U.S. lawmakers, including Marjorie Taylor Greene, Ro Khanna, and Chuck Schumer, have called for invoking the 25th Amendment to remove former...…
U.S. forces have reportedly struck military targets on Kharg Island, a crucial oil export hub for Iran, just hours before a deadline set by former Pre...…
The White House has explicitly denied that the U.S. is considering the use of nuclear weapons against Iran, responding to widespread speculation and p...…
Reports suggest that Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is 'unconscious' and incapacitated, receiving treatment in Qom, amidst the ongoing West As...…
President Trump has threatened to jail the 'leaker' who released classified information about a US pilot rescue mission in Iran, also warning journali...…
Majid Khademi, a senior intelligence chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, has reportedly been killed in recent US-Israeli strikes. This incident mark...…
Iran has launched attacks on energy infrastructure in the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait, with reports of damage to power and water plants in Kuwait. These...…
Iran has officially rejected a US-backed ceasefire proposal, outlining its own ten-point plan for peace. The proposal, which reportedly included a tem...…
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has declared that the Strait of Hormuz will 'never return to its previous status,' a direct response to a US...…
Iran has sensationally claimed a 'uranium heist' as the true motive behind a 'daring' US operation to rescue a downed F-15E aviator. The US rescue, ha...…
Donald Trump's expletive-laden post, referring to Iran as 'crazy bastards,' has triggered renewed calls for invoking Section 4 of the 25th Amendment t...…
Donald Trump has threatened to jail an unspecified journalist who allegedly leaked details of the F-15 rescue mission in Iran, vowing to find the 'sic...…
Iran's Foreign Minister wrote to the UN, expressing grave concerns about potential 'radioactive contamination' following alleged US-Israeli strikes ne...…
Former US President Donald Trump has issued a Tuesday deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening severe repercussions if demands ar...…
Iranian drone attacks have targeted Kuwait's ministries complex building and severely damaged Bahrain's Bapco refinery and other energy infrastructure...…
An Iranian missile has struck an Israeli drone factory in the Tel Aviv area, resulting in significant damage and fears for four individuals reportedly...…
The United States has successfully rescued an airman whose F-15 fighter jet was downed in Iran, following an intensive 48-hour survival and rescue ope...…
The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel escalated significantly with reports of an Iranian military leaders' strike in Tehran and a projectile hi...…
U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed a substantial $1.5 trillion defense budget, coupled with a 10% reduction in domestic programs, to support the...…
US Senator Marco Rubio has revoked the green cards of two relatives of slain Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani, handing them over to ICE for deportat...…
Iran has rejected a 48-hour ceasefire proposal from the United States, labeling American demands as 'unacceptable.' This refusal has led to a dead end...…
Iran has issued a direct threat to bomb the 1GW Stargate AI datacenter in Abu Dhabi, UAE, whose partners include OpenAI and Cisco. This alarming decla...…
A significant shake-up in the US Pentagon has seen top generals, including Army Chief Randy George, ousted by Trump and Pete Hegseth amidst the ongoin...…
India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri highlighted that India is the only nation to have lost mariners in the Strait of Hormuz during the ongoing Iran...…
The Iranian military has claimed it shot down a second U.S. A-10 Warthog fighter jet near the Strait of Hormuz, with reports indicating one crew membe...…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump asserted that Israel would halt its firing in the West Asia conflict when the United States decides to end the war...…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. military could open the Strait of Hormuz with "a little more time," viewing the strategic wate...…
U.S. Army Chief of Staff General Randy George, along with Generals David Hodne and William Green, have been dismissed from their positions. These high...…