Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reaffirmed during a meeting at the United Nations that there is no alternative to a diplomatic solution to the Gulf crisis, according to a statement issued by the Russian Foreign Ministry. The two top diplomats discu»»»

UAE presidential adviser calls for substantive Gulf-Iran talks to prevent another outbreak Dubai: Any settlement of the Iran war must deliver lasting peace rather than a temporary pause before fighting erupts again, Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has said, calling for su»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday denied a report by Spanish newspaper El Mundo that the US Central Intelligence Agency had warned European governments of possible Russian drone attacks from the Mediterranean. He also said in a primetime TV interview that France will send troop»»»

Flights between Iran and the United Arab Emirates have been suspended, following tighter US sanctions on Iran's aviation industry. The move effectively cuts Tehran off from Dubai, one of the region's most important commercial hubs. There are also huge backups near Iran's border with Turkey, as over»»»

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Ahmad Vahidi lauded Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s address to the UN General Assembly, saying his declaration that Iran is not afraid of war echoed the “loud and steadfast voice” of the Iranian nation. In a message issued followi»»»

Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine are driving governments across Europe to craft subsidies, taxes and policy revisions that might shield their economies, companies and increasingly aggrieved citizens from record gasoline and diesel prices. Countries around the world have intervened to limit the e»»»

Lashing out at his country's critics, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu angrily dismissed allegations of Israeli genocide in Gaza as "the biggest lie of the century" in a defiant speech to the U.N. General Assembly that asserted his nation's right to wage war against Iran. Scores of delegat»»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday that his country did not want to be an arena for regional wars. Lebanon has repeatedly accused Iran of interfering in its affairs, especially since the start of the latest war, alleging that Tehran was using it as a "ba»»»

Airlines continue to adjust schedules as travel advisories warn of possible disruption Dubai: UAE travellers are being urged to check their flight status before heading to the airport on Friday, with multiple delays reported at Dubai International Airport and Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhab»»»

One thousand, one hundred and sixteen. That is the number of consecutive days Israel will have been at war when national elections get underway on 27 October. It is the longest consecutive fighting period Israel has engaged in since becoming a state in 1948. The implications of this figure are ratt»»»

24-karat gold slides Dh40 in 28 days, down from Dh554.50 on Aug 27 to Dh514.50 on Friday Dubai: Gold prices have had a tough week as elevated energy prices and inflation concerns drove bond yields higher and fuelled expectations of another Fed hike. In the UAE, prices of 24-karat gold have remained»»»

Oil pulls back but stays elevated as markets weigh fresh Middle East risks Oil prices retreated in Asian trading Friday after a Houthi missile attack on Saudi Arabia sent Brent above $106 a barrel overnight, reviving fears of disruptions to Middle East supplies. Crude remained elevated as traders w»»»

Trump’s national bird gesture meets Xi’s panda diplomacy in Washington US President Donald Trump presented Chinese President Xi Jinping with a roughly three-foot-tall bald eagle sculpture during a state dinner at the White House on Thursday, turning an iconic US symbol into a carefully chosen diplo»»»

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran did not choose war and remains prepared to defend itself if attacks continue, while arguing that Tehran had already reached an agreement with Washington before the conflict escalated. “We did not choose war. The war was imposed on us. We do not seek war»»»

The Houthis are no longer just a domestic threat within Yemen. Through direct Iranian support, the group has built up missile and drone capabilities and developed sophisticated expertise. From seizing control of Sana’a, ports, and economic resources to advancing towards Bab al-Mandab and threatenin»»»

Brent rises above $106 as Houthi attacks, fragile US-Iran talks keep markets on edge The US-Iran conflict is again driving sharp swings in oil, financial markets and regional security, as investors weigh tentative diplomatic contacts against fresh Houthi missile-and-drone attacks on Saudi Arabia an»»»

Warm words, few breakthroughs as Trump and Xi extend fragile trade truce US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for a high-profile summit marked by elaborate ceremony and warm rhetoric, but with limited public evidence of breakthroughs on some»»»

Pezeshkian pushes pre-election return to Iran-US memorandum of understanding Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Tehran wanted the US to return to the June memorandum of understanding before the November midterm elections. Dr Pezeshkian told NBC News and other media organisations in New »»»

Saudi Arabia intercepted Houthi ballistic missiles on Thursday after warning several regions, including Mecca, of possible attacks. France said it would send military assets to help protect the Saudi oil terminal at Yanbu. The strikes came amid renewed fighting in Yemen that has killed dozens, acco»»»

Tehran issues four-day ultimatum as Hormuz closure rattles global oil flows Iran has put Washington on a four-to-five-day deadline to meet its conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, potentially turning the strategic waterway into a renewed flashpoint. Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supr»»»

UK seeks Hormuz de-escalation while demanding protection for citizens British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband pressed Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, threats linked to Iranian groups in Britain and the detention of British nationals during talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in New Yor»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a combative speech at the UN General Assembly on Thursday in which he denied that Israel had committed genocide in Gaza, lashed out at leaders, including New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and said attacking Iran was "one of the easiest decisions" he had e»»»

Seven-month surge underscores markets’ sensitivity to Gulf supply disruptions Brent crude jumped to $106.60 a barrel, gaining $3.52, or 3.41%, as of 7.24am Friday in Tokyo on renewed concerns over the US-Iran conflict and the security of oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz pushed the global benc»»»

France to deploy troops and air defences as Houthi strikes rattle Saudi cities Saudi Arabia intercepted Houthi ballistic missiles on Thursday after issuing warnings for several regions including Mecca, as France vowed to send "military means" to help shield the key Saudi oil terminal of Yanbu. The »»»

LONDON — With diesel prices hitting records ahead of the US midterm elections, President Donald Trump has expressed support for a ban on diesel exports, but analysts warn the move could drive up wider fuel prices.AFP examines the reasons below:Why Trump wants a banAverage diesel prices have struck »»»

François Picard welcomes Scott Anderson, journalist, war correspondent and best-selling author of "King of Kings: The Fall of the Shah and the Revolution That Forged Modern Iran". For Anderson, there is a striking parallel between 1979 and 2026: Washington's persistent misreading of Iran, and the c»»»

Nawaf Salam urges Tehran to respect Lebanon’s sovereignty and avoid proxy conflicts United Nations: Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday that his country did not want to be an arena for regional wars, after Tehran-backed Hezbollah drew it into the»»»

New York: The State of Qatar participated on Thursday in the 16th Ministerial Meeting of the UN Group of Friends of Mediation, held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 81) in New York. Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaz»»»

Chinese president urges Washington to avoid confrontation and keep AI under human control Washington: Xi Jinping told Donald Trump on Thursday that Beijing and Washington must peacefully manage their superpower rivalry, as the US president gave his Chinese counterpart a lavish welcome to the White »»»

WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - China and the US must build a more sustainable future for their bilateral relations, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday during talks with US President Donald Trump. "Defining the China-US relationship as one of constructive strategic stability reflects the reality»»»

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WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - The United States and Iran are discussing a potential phased end to the ongoing war, which would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and lifting of the economic blockade of the Islamic Republic, Reuters reported on Thursday, citing multiple sources. The discussions»»»

Move comes after judge ordered that their access be restored Washington: CNN, MS NOW and Politico requested an urgent court hearing on Thursday after their reporters were barred from the White House despite a judge’s order that their access be restored. “This morning journalists from each of CNN, M»»»

Eight US Navy personnel assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during a ten-month deployment that included the country’s war against Iran, CNN reported on Thursday, citing a letter from the service’s acting secretary. The carrier, whose tour of duty began in late»»»

From 9-11 September, Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen seized the towns of Hays, al-Khokha, al-Mokha and Dhubab, advanced onto Zuqar and Hunaish Islands, and reached Mayyun/Perim Island in the middle of the Bab al-Mandab Strait. Within days, they occupied most of Yemen’s south-western coastline al»»»

At first glance, Washington's decision not to fight the Houthis is puzzling. After all, it was US President Donald Trump who decided to put the Yemeni rebel group back on the US list of Foreign Terrorist Organisations, launched a sweeping air campaign against them in 2025, and threatened them with »»»

Nagoya:The Qatar 3×3 basketball team qualified for the semifinals of the 20th Asian Games 'Aichi-Nagoya 2026,' currently being held in Japan, after defeating their Mongolian counterpart 18-14 in the quarterfinals. The Qatari team will face Iran in the semifinals, which secured its place in the top »»»

Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles as Iran warns the conflict could spread further The US-Iran conflict entered a tense diplomatic and economic phase on Thursday, with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian using his address to the United Nations to reject US pressure while leaving the door open »»»

The meeting comes as Washington and Beijing seek to manage tensions between the world’s two largest economies. US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan to the White House on Thursday with a formal state arrival ceremony.Talks are expected to focus on »»»

The US has stepped up military activity around the Strait of Hormuz, with reconnaissance aircraft spotted near Iranian territory and additional fighter jets reportedly deployed to the region, RIA Novosti reported on Thursday, citing sources. US reconnaissance aircraft were observed overnight near t»»»

US aviation squeeze disrupts Iranian flights, but Pezeshkian may already have route home Dubai: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has raised an awkward question for Iran’s delegation attending the UN General Assembly in New York: How are they going to get home? “I’m not sure how the Iranian repre»»»

When Iran shut down the Strait of Hormuz at the start of the war, choking off sea passage for some 15 million barrels of oil a day, many feared that prices would skyrocket, cratering the world economy. Instead, nearly seven months on, oil is expensive but not exorbitant, and analysts say there's en»»»

Hundreds of trucks idle along the road into Iran from Turkey's mountainous eastern border. Bustling even in normal times, the countries' largest crossing is now a make-or-break economic lifeline for Tehran as the U.S. navy blockades its ports. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has pressed to acce»»»

The Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Houthis said Thursday that its forces intercepted six ballistic missiles fired by the Iran-backed group, thwarting attacks on the Saudi cities of Taif and Yanbu. "Escalations and violations by the terrorist Houthi militia will be dealt with firmly," said coa»»»

Washington, Sept. 24 (SANA) The U.S. Senate could vote as early as Thursday on a measure seeking to force President Donald Trump to end the war with Iran or obtain congressional authorization to continue it, as Democrats push to put lawmakers on record ahead of November’s midterm elections. The pos»»»

MP Hassan Fadlallah, a member of Hezbollah’s Loyalty to the Resistance bloc, stated Thursday that "the strength, steadfastness and sacrifices of the Resistance -- combined with the resilience of its people and the powerful regional equation shaped by the Islamic Republic of Iran -- are what will ul»»»

Iranian media said on Thursday that the United Arab Emirates had suspended flights operated by Iran's airlines, to comply with U.S. sanctions. "All flights by Iranian airlines to the United Arab Emirates have been cancelled since midnight," the ISNA news agency said. An Iran Airtour flight from Teh»»»

Washington, United States: The Trump administration must immediately reinstate White House access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico, a US federal judge ordered Thursday, after their reporters were banned from the premises. Trump has long attacked media outlets that have aired critical coverage of his ca»»»

Fuel prices in Bulgaria are likely to remain closely tied to international oil and refined-fuel prices despite domestic supply exceeding demand by 20-30%, energy expert Martin Vladimirov of the Center for the Study of Democracy said in an interview with Nova TV. Vladimirov said Bulgaria currently h»»»

Move against Araghchi deepens questions over who has authority to negotiate with US Dubai: Iran’s tentative diplomatic opening with the United States has triggered a political backlash at home, with lawmakers registering an impeachment motion against Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi over his contact»»»