US holds fire against Iran as media reports say Washington's stockpiles are dwindling
Another night has passed without further US air strikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of nightly bombardments. US media reports that Washington's concerns over dwindling stockpiles of Patriot interceptors and other air defence munitions could be behind the pause in fighting. Iran passed anot»»»
Prime minister, Saudi foreign minister discuss regional developments
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud. During the call, the two sides reviewed bilateral coope»»»
Berri not opposed to Aoun and Salam's course but not optimistic about outcome
"He who is admired by Saudi Arabia is admired by the whole world, and it seems Saudi Arabia admires me more than some Lebanese people," Speaker Nabih Berri has said. "I've always said it, and I still say it: we in Lebanon need a tripartite guarantee comprised of Saudi Arabia, the United States and »»»
US holds fire against Iran as reports emerge of stockpile concerns
Iran passed another night without U.S. airstrikes on Sunday, as Washington paused a war nearing its fifth month and reports emerged that concerns over dwindling munitions were restraining plans for further escalation. The lull has revived hopes of a return to negotiations after nearly two weeks of »»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Saudi Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, received a phone call from HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al-Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During the call, they reviewed the bilateral »»»
Why Trump is hitting pause in Iran: The calculations behind Washington’s latest move
Military pressures, diplomacy and political realities have combined to slow the US campaign against Iran, but none of the underlying drivers of the conflict have disappeared. By the end of last week, the rhythm of the conflict had become familiar. American aircraft struck Iranian targets night afte»»»
State Budget Adoption Ends Public Finance Management Crisis, National Assembly Deputy Chair Angelov
In a bTV interview on Sunday, National Assembly Deputy Chair Ivan Angelov of Progressive Bulgaria said that the adoption of the 2026 state budget brings an end to the crisis in public finance management and, in one way or another, weakens the opposition by depriving it of the opportunity to blame t»»»
India’s visa-free travel map changed in July: 4 countries dropped — destinations you can still visit
India’s passport now offers visa-free, visa-on-arrival or simplified entry access to 55 destinations, but four countries changed their rules in 2026, making travel more complicated for Indian holidaymakers. With summer travel season underway, many Indians are planning international holidays, family»»»
Iran Says Talks with Oman ‘Fruitful’ on Hormuz Traffic Management
Iran and Oman have held several rounds of technical talks on the Strait of Hormuz, focusing on principles and operational mechanisms for ensuring the safe passage of shipping, the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesman said. Speaking to reporters, Esmaeil Baqaei said the discussions made progress and»»»
Iran Ready to Rebuild Trust With Immediate Neighbors – Araghchi
Iran’s military actions during the 40-day war were aimed at responding to US and Israeli attacks rather than targeting regional states, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told the Iran newspaper. “I see the will to rebuild trust. We are neighbors and will remain neighbors. We must live togethe»»»
IRGC Spokesman: US Death Toll Surpasses 200 in Operation Nasr-2, Calls Pentagon Figures ‘Outright Lie’ - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC Spokesman: US Death Toll Surpasses 200 in Operation Nasr-2, Calls Pentagon Figures ‘Outright Lie’ 26-07-2026 10:39 AM The Islamic Revo»»»
Iran army says war to ‘expand further’ if US attacks restart
TEHRAN: Iran’s army warned on Sunday that the Middle East war would widen if the United States chose to press ahead with attacks on the Islamic republic, ahead of the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington. “I believe that if the Americans once again fall for the Zionists’»»»
Kuwait denies social media reports of terror cell arrest, urges public to verify information from official sources and avoid circulating rumours
Dubai: Kuwait's Ministry of Interior on Sunday denied reports circulating on social media claiming that a terrorist cell had been arrested inside the country, saying the information was unfounded and did not originate from any official source. In a statement, the ministry said it dealt with all mat»»»
Iran says progress in Oman talks on Hormuz strait management
TEHRAN: Iran said on Sunday it had made progress in talks with Oman on management of the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic waterway crucial for oil and gas trade that both countries border. The latest talks come after the United States resumed attacks on Iran in an effort to end Tehran’s control of t»»»
Iran says progress in Oman talks on Strait of Hormuz management
Tehran: Iran said on Sunday it had made progress in talks with Oman on management of the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic waterway crucial for oil and gas trade that both countries border. The latest talks come after the United States resumed attacks on Iran in an effort to end Tehran's control of t»»»
Radev's Bezmer U-Turn
Bulgaria's parliament approved the deployment of up to eight US KC-135 tanker aircraft and 250 service members at the Bezmer air base near Yambol on July 22, voting 135 to 13 with two abstentions. The planes, needed for refueling in Middle East operations (as Western media likes to call the f'n US-»»»
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson: Iranian and Omani officials discussed the Strait of Hormuz during talks in Tehran - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson: Iranian and Omani officials discussed the Strait of Hormuz during talks in Tehran 26-07-2026 09:09 A»»»
They studied for years, then had to do it all twice — UAE students on surviving NEET 2026, mid-war
Dubai: Ask any adult to sit a competitive exam today, and most would struggle. Now imagine sitting it twice, months apart, with a war breaking out in between. That is what nearly 1,900 students across Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi went through this year, after India’s National Eligibility cum Entran»»»
IRGC Warns UK Against Backing US War on Iran
IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi slammed Britain’s role in the region and accused the UK of following the US in its political and military positions, Tasnim reported. “Britain has completely placed its will under America’s will,” Mohebbi said.He warned that any country supporting America in the war b»»»
Kuwait denies WSJ report on alleged Iran strikes as ‘entirely false’
Kuwait has rejected a Wall Street Journal report alleging that it participated in military operations against Iran, calling the claims “entirely false”. Kuwait’s Ambassador to the United States, Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah, sent a letter to the newspaper’s editorial board disputing the report publishe»»»
Magnitude 4.6 earthquake strikes southeast Iran, no damage reported
Dubai: A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck Bardsir county in Iran's southeastern Kerman province early Sunday, but no casualties or damage were reported, Iranian authorities said. Gholam Reza Nejad Khaleghi, head of Kerman province's Crisis Management Department, said assessment teams were dispatched»»»
Trump faces midterm reckoning with 100 days to US vote
WASHINGTON: One hundred days before the US midterm elections, President Donald Trump’s Republicans are staring down polling that points to the loss of the House of Representatives and a ferocious battle to retain the Senate. Trump will not appear on the ballot on November 3, but the stakes for his »»»
Iran Condemns Ukrainian Attack on Its Commercial Vessel in the Caspian Sea, Warns of Response
Iran strongly condemned a Ukrainian military attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea, saying the strike caused an explosion on board, killed one sailor and wounded another person. The Iranian Foreign Ministry said the attack violated Article 2(4) of the UN Charter and amounted to »»»
UK updates Saudi Arabia travel advice amid regional security concerns
The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for Saudi Arabia, warning travellers about regional security risks, including threats linked to the Saudi-Yemen border and potential Houthi attacks. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app n»»»
What UAE residents need to know today: Flight updates, US-Iran talks and latest developments
An apparent pause in US-Iran strikes and progress in Oman-led talks over reopening the Strait of Hormuz have eased immediate tensions, as UAE residents follow the latest regional developments. Diplomatic efforts are continuing, while airlines maintain schedule changes and cancellations on some regi»»»