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September 27, 2026 2:52 PM

Iran insists on diplomatic solution after Trump rejects peace plan

Iran on Sunday insisted that only diplomacy can solve its conflict with the United States and Israel after US President Donald Trump said he rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end fighting. "Our conditions are clear, and...

September 27, 2026 9:25 AM

Trump talks Trade, Tech, Taiwan and AI with Xi; no breakthrough

In the space of a single day, the world’s two most powerful leaders sat down in the Oval Office to rewrite the script of great-power rivalry. Donald Trump rolled out the red carpet for Xi Jinping. The result? High drama, careful choreography but no...

September 26, 2026 1:24 PM

Trump reportedly rejects Iran’s Hormuz proposal; Iraq seeks sanctions exemption for flights

US President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end hostilities in the region, even as Iran awaits an official US response to its plans. An American Newspaper reported on Trump’s views, quoti...

September 25, 2026 1:12 PM

US, Iran exploring phased deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz, say reports

The United States and Iran are reportedly exploring a phased path to end their conflict, with Iran proposing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in return for the lifting of the US blockade and other economic measures. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arag...

September 25, 2026 1:09 PM

Allies unite behind Saudi Arabia as Houthis step up attacks

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan will hold an urgent, high-level meeting under a joint defence pact to discuss ways to support the kingdom amid attacks by Yemen's Houthis, while Saudi's top religious authority told troops to be ready to lay down the...

September 25, 2026 11:02 AM

At UN, Netanyahu defends Israel as delegates walk out

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mounted a forceful defense of Israel's actions in the region at the UN on Thursday, seeking to counter growing international isolation ahead of elections he could lose, as dozens of delegates streamed out. The w...

September 24, 2026 9:31 AM

UAE sanctions Bank Melli Iran; airline suspensions add to economic pressure on Tehran

The US-Iran conflict has entered a new phase this week. While economic pressure on Iran is mounting, diplomatic contacts between the two have also resumed at UNGA in New York. In the UAE, the Central Bank (CBUAE) has imposed strict enforcement measu...

September 22, 2026 1:09 AM

LPG tanker hit by debris in Strait of Hormuz; crew safe: UKMTO

An LPG tanker was hit by debris from unknown projectiles while transiting outbound from the Strait of Hormuz, following a similar incident earlier in the day, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Monday. The UKMTO said it had...

September 21, 2026 1:37 PM

US and Iran trade fresh threats, even as signs of diplomacy emerge

Tensions between the United States and Iran remain high, with both sides issuing fresh threats to each other, while there are also indications that diplomatic opening might be emerging in the conflict. Iran's military has said it has information abo...

September 21, 2026 11:04 AM

US issues Iran travel warning, urges citizens to leave country amid rising West Asia tensions

The United States has issued a fresh travel warning for Iran, urging American citizens not to travel to the country “for any reason” and asking those already there to leave immediately amid rising tensions and the possibility of further escalatio...