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Iran threatens to attack Internet links in the Middle East

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 16:56:29 GMT

DUBAI, U.A.E.: Iran has prepared plans to attack undersea communications cables in the Middle East if the United States and Israel launch another military campaign against the country, two senior Iranian security officials have told Reuters.

The officials said the cables could become targets if diplomatic efforts with Washington fail. They gave few details on how or where Iran might carry out the attacks, but sa

Russia signals new talks next month with Ukraine

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:07:45 GMT

MOSCOW, Russia: Russian President Vladimir Putin told U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff that Moscow is willing, in principle, to resume talks with Ukraine and the United States next month to end the war, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on October 21.

The proposed talks would be the first since February. Ushakov said they should focus on establishing security arrangements for Russia and Ukraine after the conflict e

"Trump got White House looking like Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory": Obama mocks US President

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 23:57:53 GMT

Ohio [US], October 25 (ANI): Former US President Barack Obama launched a sharp, satirical attack against Donald Trump's ongoing renovation choices for White House, saying Trump has 'got the White House looking like former Iraq President Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory'.

Addressing an election campaign in Ohio for the midterms, Obama ridiculed Trump's aesthetic additions and renovations to the exe

"There's a possibility...": Trump says US could strike Iran "maybe tomorrow"; doesn't rule out "big beautiful" deal

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 23:57:49 GMT

Florida [US], October 25 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Saturday said there is a possibility that an attack on Iran could happen soon.

The remarks were made after Trump cast his ballot in the midterm elections early on Saturday in Florida.

Interacting with reporters, when asked if the US will carry out a possible attack on Iran, Trump said, 'Do you really think I'd tell you that? Maybe tomorrow..

No offer made to US, no proposal sent to Pakistan mediator on Strait of Hormuz reopening: Iranian Media rejects reports

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 22:57:46 GMT

Tehran [Iran], October 25 (ANI): Iran has made no new proposal to Pakistani mediators and rejects a reported offer to US on reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting the US naval blockade, the IRGC-affiliated Tasnim news agency reported.

According to Press TV, the sources told Tasnim news agency that reports coming from a Saudi Arabian outlet are "a lie and fabrication'.

It was r

Iran Speaker Ghalibaf unable to attend 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum; parliamentary delegation to represent Tehran

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:03:37 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 24 (ANI): Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf will not be able to attend the meeting of Speakers of the Parliaments of BRICS Member Countries in New Delhi due to 'unforeseen circumstances.'

The Parliament of India will host the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum on October 26 and 27 in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan. The conference will be inaugurated on October 26.

"US objective is no more oil, nuclear issues, its total destruction of Iran": Foreign Affairs Expert Waiel Awwad

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:03:18 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 24 (ANI): As crude oil prices surge to USD 117 per barrel and military tensions escalate across West Asia, Foreign Affairs Expert Waiel Awwad has warned that Washington's ultimate objective regarding Iran extends far beyond nuclear negotiations, aiming instead at complete regime change and regional dominance.

Speaking with ANI, Awwad asserted that conflicting rhetoric from the White Hou

IRGC claims full control over Hormuz as US contemplates fresh strikes on Iran

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:02:44 GMT

Tehran [Iran], October 24 (ANI): With political tensions and US rhetoric over the possibility of military intervention in Iran escalating, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Saturday claimed that Iran maintained full control over the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that security was being maintained for vessels operating in the region in accordance with Iranian regulations.

The claim came as the IRGC Nav

'Oil facilities in GCC countries might be destroyed': Ex-envoy KP Fabian warns against renewed US military action on Iran

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:34:30 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 24 (ANI): Former Indian Ambassador to Qatar KP Fabian warned that any renewed US military action against Iran could escalate tensions in the Middle East, drive up global energy prices and destroy oil facilities in Gulf countries.

Speaking to ANI, Fabian referred to US President Donald Trump's remarks suggesting the possibility of another military operation against Iran and warned that f

Iran warns US against entering Persian Gulf as IRGC claims 2 supertankers hit naval mines near Strait of Hormuz

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:33:53 GMT

Tehran [Iran], October 24 (ANI): Amid escalating tensions between Tehran and Washington, Iran on Saturday warned that it will never allow US military vessels to enter the Persian Gulf, as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy claimed that two supertankers carrying more than 4.5 million barrels of crude oil combined had struck naval mines near the Strait of Hormuz.

As per Press TV, Chief of

Oil exports from Persian Gulf "surpassed pre-conflict levels", claims US Treasury Secy Bessent

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:31:20 GMT

Washington DC [US], October 24 (ANI): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday (local time) said oil exports from the Persian Gulf had surpassed pre-conflict levels despite Iran's efforts to disrupt energy shipments, asserting that Tehran's threats had failed to halt the flow of energy to global markets.

In a post on X, Bessent said, 'Despite Iran's efforts to disrupt energy shipments, oil exports from the P

Trump threatens another 'little Epic Fury' against Iran

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:08:43 GMT

The State Department is pulling staff from Middle East embassies as the Pentagon reportedly relocates troops from regional bases

US President Donald Trump has threatened to launch another military operation against Iran, as Washington quietly withdraws diplomatic personnel and relocates troops from ba

Iranian President Pezeshkian to meet Putin in Moscow next week: FM Araghchi

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 03:59:19 GMT

Tehran [Iran], October 24 (ANI): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow next week, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, as Tehran and Moscow continue consultations on bilateral cooperation and key regional and international developments.

In a statement shared on his Telegram channel, Araghchi said the upcoming meeting would follow discussions w

After US envoy to Turkiye warns of possible Iran 'strike' on weekend, Trump first feigns ignorance then warns of another 'Epic Fury'

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 03:59:15 GMT

Ankara [Turkiye], October 24 (ANI): US Ambassador to Turkiye Tom Barrack has said a US strike on Iran could take place this weekend, while reiterating that President Donald Trump remains open to a deal with Tehran.

"Could there be a strike this weekend? Absolutely," Barrack said in an interview with Lebanese-Australian entrepreneur Mario Nawfal on Friday (local time).

Barrack, who also serves as Trump's spe

US Intel warns of threats to American diplomats in West Asia: Report

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 01:30:37 GMT

Washington DC [US], October 24 (ANI): Axios has reported that a new US intelligence report has found that Iran has 'substantially increased' its efforts to target American diplomats and officials in the Middle East. The intel memo which Axios cited also said that plots against American diplomats were reaching 'advanced stages.' Axios further reported that the Intel Memo was addressed to US Secretary of State Marco Rubi

"Will take care of Cuba after Iran, US warships could do a little stopover near Cuban offshores": Trump

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:57:50 GMT

Florida [US], October 24 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that American warships returning from the Middle East could have a stopover in Cuba, once they return from the Iran war.

At an election campaign for midterms in Florida, Trump said, 'We'll take care of Cuba on our way back from Iran. Those beautiful ships, they'll pass Cuba. We'll have one of them stop about 50 yards off t

"We may do another Epic Fury": Trump warns Iran of potential strike if deal not reached

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:57:28 GMT

Florida [US], October 24 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has issued a direct military warning to Tehran, teasing another potential US strike on Iran if the country fails to reach a diplomatic agreement, remarking that Washington might launch 'another little Epic Fury' to compel compliance.

Addressing a campaign rally in Florida, Trump adopted an aggressive foreign policy posture while highlighting his past natio

Terrorism, security issues discussed during EAM Jaishankar's Azerbaijan visit: MEA

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:06:18 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Friday that terrorism, security issues and common threats were discussed during External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar's official visit to Azerbaijan.

Addressing a bi-weekly media briefing in New Delhi, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that India and Azerbaijan concurred that both nations must cooperate to enhanc

India and Azerbaijan have common interest in promoting peace, progress: EAM Jaishankar

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:05:26 GMT

Baku [Azerbaijan], October 23 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasised on Friday that New Delhi and Baku share a common interest in promoting peace, progress and prosperity, while categorising terrorism, conflict and instability as shared adversaries facing both nations.

Delivering a joint press statement alongside Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov in the Azerbaijani capital, EAM Jaisha

Every Day We 'Wake Up Poorer': Iranians Battle Economic Woes

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:28:39 GMT

For one newly married woman in Tehran, the money meant for a wedding celebration went toward a housing deposit instead. Now, she works two shifts to pay off a loan, while she and her husband spend most of their time working.

Our home has turned into the place we just sleep, she told Radio Farda. Every day when we wake up, we know we are poorer than the day before.

The account of the woman, who asked that he

IRAN-LAHIJAN-NATIONAL TEA MUSEUM

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:12:23 GMT

(261023) -- LAHIJAN, Oct. 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A man visits the National Tea Museum of Iran in Lahijan, Iran, Oct. 20, 2026. (Xinhua/Shadati)

Pakistan's LPG crisis deepens as prices hit Rs750 per kg, exposing regulatory failure

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:03:22 GMT

Lahore [Pakistan], October 23 (ANI): Consumers across Pakistan are grappling with a sharp increase in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices, with rates reaching Rs750 per kilogram in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) and cylinder costs crossing Rs10,000.

The surge has raised concerns over unchecked profiteering and the government's failure to ensure affordable fuel supplies, as reported by The Express Tribune.

"Don' have much more buffer zones": IEA Chief warns of fuel price shocks hopes for resolution to Iran conflict

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:03:55 GMT

Paris [France], October 23 (ANI): International Energy Agency Chief Fatih Birol has warned that the world is soon running out of buffer to keep energy prices at current levels as fuel prices continue to face relentless pressure from the US-Iran conflict.

Speaking to Al Jazeera Birol said, 'I really hope that both of the straits will be unconditionally opened sometime soon; otherwise, in the energy world, we

BofA sees EU carbon prices rising to USD 112/tonne amid Iran war-driven energy shock

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:04:16 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): European carbon prices could rise to 100 (USD 112.12) per metric tonne this winter as high natural gas prices linked to the Iran war encourage power generators to increase coal use, pushing up emissions, according to a report by BofA Global Research.

The report said the energy supply shock had driven global prices to their highest levels since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, wit

Israel Defence Forces Chief of Staff says, "no need to strike Iran before election"

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:06 GMT

Jerusalem [Israel], October 23 (ANI): Israel Defence Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir has said he does not currently see an operational need to strike Iran before next week's Knesset election, Times of Israel citing Channel 13 reported. Israel goes to the election on October 27.

"We do not see any indications of a need to strike Iran before the election. If we determine that a strike on Iran is nec

Saudi Arabia Postpones UN Forum Until 2027 Amid Regional Tensions

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:17:27 GMT

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Saudi Arabia has postponed the United Nations World Data Forum and the Second Saudi Statistical Forum, originally scheduled for November 912 in Riyadh, until 2027.

The country's General Authority for Statistics announced the decision on October 23. It said the postponement was intended to ensure broad internation

Asian Para Games: Nitesh Kumar beats Pramod Bhagat to win SL3 Gold; Harvinder-Vijay duo clinches men's recurve doubles title

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:31:09 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 23 (ANI): Indian para-badminton player Nitesh Kumar defeated compatriot Pramod Bhagat in an all-Indian final to win the men's singles SL3 gold medal at the 2026 Asian Para Games on Friday, while India also struck gold in men's recurve doubles in para archery and the men's singles SL4 badminton event.

Nitesh beat former Paralympic champion Pramod 21-18, 21-16 in straight games to clai

Carlos Sainz: 'Premature' to envision F1 season ending in Middle East

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 02:40:31 GMT

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Carlos Sainz said it's 'difficult' to envision the Formula 1 season concluding in the Middle East given the ongoing military conflicts in the region.

The Williams driver, who serves as a director of the Grand Prix Drivers Association (GPDA), added that it's 'premature' to believe the final two rounds of the season will go on as planned with the Qatar Grand Prix from Nov. 27-29

"Get your story straight": Iran FM Araghchi criticises Macron's stance on nuclear deal

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:58:03 GMT

Tehran [Iran], October 23 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi sharply criticised French President Emmanuel Macron, accusing him of expressing 'contradictory' views regarding the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly referred to as the Iran Nuclear Deal.

Taking to X, Araghchi pointed out the apparent shift in Macron's rhetoric over the years, urging the French leader to maintain consisten

"Knocked the hell out of them, we may go a little further": Trump says Iran will never have nuclear weapon

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:57:56 GMT

Washington [US], October 23 (ANI): US President Donald Trump, reiterating his administration's firm stance against Tehran, stated that Iran cannot be permitted to acquire nuclear weapons, asserting that he is taking decisive steps that 'should have been done' by previous American presidents.

Defending his aggressive strategy exerted on the Iranian regime, Trump maintained that while some critics might oppose his

Iran caps dollar purchases at $1,000 per day amid sanctions-hit economy

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:57:34 GMT

Tehran [Iran], October 23 (ANI): Iran has issued a new guideline to buy US dollars from banks as the country's financial system is strained due to sanctions.

According to Fars news agency, under the latest rules for banks and exchange offices, buyers may purchase up to $10,000 in total, capped at $1,000 per day. For smaller amounts, customers can use their bank card and national ID to request between $100 an

"Kharg Island a monument to failure": US Treasury Bessent says 'Operation Economic Outcast' cutting Iran's oil lifeline

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:57:31 GMT

Washington DC [US], October 23 (ANI): United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on [Day] launched a scathing attack on Tehran, asserting that Washington's aggressive economic offensive, dubbed 'Operation Economic Outcast', has successfully crippled Iran's crude export apparatus and severed the regime's principal financial lifeline.

In a post on X, Bessent highlighted the visible depletion of oil shipping tra

"Iran doing everything to drive up oil prices ahead of midterms": Trump lashes out at Tehran regime

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:03:25 GMT

Washington DC [US], October 23 (ANI): US President Donald Trump launched a blistering attack against Tehran, accusing the Iranian leadership of manufacturing crises to artificially hike global crude oil prices ahead of the upcoming United States midterm elections and reaffirming that Iran must never be allowed to acquire nuclear capabilities.

In a sharply worded post shared across his social media channels, Trump

Why Russia wants peace between Iran and the Gulf

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:23:21 GMT

No short-lived oil-price windfall can compensate for damage done by endless war between partners

On October 18, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited Manama, where he attended the ninth ministerial meeting of the Russia-Gulf Cooperation Council strategic dialogue and held separate talks with the foreign minis

Palantir's Thiel laments Iran war - Politico

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:09:10 GMT

The conflict shows that the US lacks hard power and is possibly losing the "soft power war," Peter Thiel reportedly said

Billionaire tech investor and Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel has expressed regret over the US war against Iran, warning that it could ultimately lead to International Criminal Court warrants for th

Saudi oil boss issues global supply warning

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:01:52 GMT

Even an end to the conflict will likely bring little relief, with a fresh demand surge threatening to keep oil markets under strain, Aramco chief Amin Nasser has said

The US-Israeli war on Iran has caused an "unprecedented" shock to global energy markets, removing some 3 billion barrels of oil supply, Saudi A

"Action against Iran has a cost": Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Rezaei warns US

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:34:25 GMT

Tehran [Iran], October 22 (ANI): Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei has warned that any action against Tehran would come at a cost, saying Iran has the necessary capabilities to continue responding if the war persists, according to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB.

As per IRIB, Rezaei on Thursday said that Iran preferred diplomacy if it could establish an understanding of the consequen

Hormuz war risk pushes crude shipping costs sevenfold, squeezes refiners' margins: Goldman Sachs

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:04:30 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): War-related risks in the Strait of Hormuz and an increase in ship-to-ship transfers account for more than half of the USD 20 per barrel year-on-year rise in global crude oil freight rates, according to a report by Goldman Sachs (GS).

The surge in shipping costs is putting pressure on refiners, particularly in Asia, which rely heavily on crude oil imports from distant suppliers

Iran's IRGC says 4 ships hit, set ablaze in Gulf; 3 others strike mines near Hormuz

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:02:47 GMT

Tehran [Iran], October 22 (ANI): Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has claimed that it struck and set fire to four ships carrying oil cargoes in the northern Persian Gulf, while three other vessels collided with mines in the western Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state media, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB).

In a statement issued on Thursday, the IRGC Navy said the four shi

Putin Says Iran Deal Still Possible After Talks With US Envoy

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:53:22 GMT

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said diplomacy remained a viable way to resolve the Iran crisis during a meeting with US special envoy Steve Witkoff on October 21, as Tehran reiterated that progress in negotiations and reopening the Strait of Hormuz depended on Washington meeting its conditions.

Iran Ranks Among Worst Countries For Internet Freedom

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:53:22 GMT

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Iran recorded the largest decline in Internet freedom among 38 countries assessed by Freedom House in its2026 report, with its score falling from 13 to nine out of 100. The report places Iran alongside China and Myanmar at the bottom of the rankings.

Internet freedom declined globally for the 16t

"Not negotiating": Trump says "something will happen fairly soon" with Iran, as US mulls fresh strikes

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:32:45 GMT

Washington DC [US], October 22 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) said that the United States is not negotiating with Iran and 'something' will happen 'fairly soon,'

Speaking to American news network 'NewsNation's White House correspondent Libbey Dean, Trump was asked about developments in negotiations with Tehran, Trump initially acknowledged some activity but indicated that th

US weighs fresh strikes on Iran; Tehran warns of "father of all bombs": Reports

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:59:03 GMT

Washington DC [US], October 22 (ANI): The United States and Israel have drawn up plans for renewed strikes on Iran after the American midterm elections, while Tehran has threatened to unveil a weapon it calls the 'father of all bombs' amid escalating tensions in West Asia, according to reports by The New York Times.

According to The New York Times, the US and Israeli militaries have developed specific plans for a

US evacuating Middle East bases as Trump weighs new Iran strikes - NBC

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:18:13 GMT

The Pentagon and State Department reportedly made similar preparations before launching the war against Iran in February

The US military has quietly begun withdrawing troops from bases across the Middle East, while Washington is ordering diplomatic personnel to leave several missions in the region, NB

US evacuating Middle East bases - NBC

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:18:13 GMT

The Pentagon and State Department reportedly made similar preparations before launching the war against Iran in February

The US military has quietly begun withdrawing troops from bases across the Middle East, while Washington is ordering diplomatic personnel to leave several missions in the region, NB

West Asia Tensions flare, Khamenei-Ghalibaf meet as Iran prepares to match any fresh US offensive

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:58:24 GMT

Tehran [Iran], October 22 (ANI): Tensions have flared across West Asia after US Media reported that US and Israel are contemplating fresh strikes on Iran even as the US Midterm elections get underway. In a significant sign of the fast-paced developments Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Sayyid Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei met with the Iranian Parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf on Wednesday.

Ghalibaf is t

"First time in long time, we're maybe close to deal": Trump on Ukraine conflict

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:29:57 GMT

Washington DC [US], October 22 (ANI): US President Donald Trump indicated on Wednesday (local time) that the United States may be nearing a peace agreement regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine, citing these sensitive, ongoing negotiations as his primary reason for refraining from imposing new sanctions on Moscow.

Speaking to reporters before departing the White House for South Carolina, Trump highlighted the

"One of the greatest things we've done": Trump claims US prevented Iran from having nuclear weapon

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:57:49 GMT

Washington DC [US], October 22 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) said that stopping Iran from developing nuclear weapons stands among his administration's most significant achievements.

Emphasising the decisiveness required to confront the threat, President Trump told the reporters that if his administration had not done it, Iran would have 'already used' the nuclear weapons. <

News Analysis: Gulf recalibrates security amid Saudi-Houthi conflict

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:45:25 GMT

ADEN, Yemen, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- The renewed Saudi-Houthi conflict, more than another chapter in Yemen's long-running war, is emerging as a stress test for Gulf security, forcing regional states to balance old alliances against new threats, military deterrence against diplomacy, and external protection against self-reliance.

Different Gulf reactions -- from allegations about renewed Emirati involvement in Yemen t

Iran still has not learned its lesson: Israeli PM Netanyahu

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:35:13 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], October 21 (ANI): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asserted that Tehran is actively advancing the development of nuclear weapons.

Addressing military personnel during an IDF cadets' graduation ceremony held at the Bahad 1 training facility in southern Israel, Netanyahu stated, "The Iranian regime still has not learned its lesson. Mojtaba Khamenei decided to follow in his father's f

(SP)UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-TABLE TENNIS-ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS-MEN'S TEAMS

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:52:32 GMT

(261021) -- TASHKENT, Oct. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhou Qihao of China serves to Nima Alamian of Iran during the men's teams quarterfinal match between China and Iran at the 29th ITTF-Asian Table Tennis Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Oct. 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Feng Kaihua)

Poland has no Patriot missiles to spare for Ukraine

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:57:54 GMT

Warsaw lacks sufficient interceptors to arm Kiev as the war with Iran drains Western ammunition stocks, Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski says

Poland does not have enough Patriot air defense missiles to hand over to Ukraine, Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has said, urging other NATO members to supply Kiev

Asian Para Games: Dilip, Basil's men's 100 m gold, silver in T47 event; Simran's 100 m T12 among highlights of India's para-athletics medal rush

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:34:53 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 21 (ANI): Dilip Gavit Mahadu and Mohammed Basil secured gold and silver medals in the men's 100 m T47 event at the ongoing Asian Para Games on Wednesday.

In a remarkable display of speed and athletic excellence, Dilip Gavit Mahadu (T46 category) clinched the gold medal in the Men's 100 metres final with an impressive timing of 10.69 seconds.

Adding to India's success, Bas

Brent could hit USD 140 in 2027 on Gulf supply risks, extreme weather conditions: Report

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:01:27 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 21 (ANI): Geopolitical conflicts, disruptions to energy and agricultural supplies, and the growing threat of extreme weather could drive commodity price volatility into 2027, with crude oil, European natural gas and agricultural markets facing significant upside risks, according to an October 20 report by Goldman Sachs.

The report noted that intensified attacks on shipping in the Strait

Iraq Closes Major Border Crossing With Iran

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:28:30 GMT

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The Al-Sheeb (aka Chazabeh) border crossing between Iran and Iraq. (file photo)

Iraq closed a major border crossing with Iran on October 21, citing security concerns, amid reports that Washington is pressing Baghdad to restrict cross-border trade as part of efforts to increase economic pressure on Tehran.

An Iraqi

"Nuclear issue is an excuse": Araghchi says Iranian military readiness deters US aggression

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:30:54 GMT

Tehran [Iran], October 21 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has declared that Washington's long-standing dispute over Tehran's nuclear program is merely an 'excuse', asserting that the Islamic Republic honoured the conditions of the previous international agreements, only to watch the US 'abandon' it unreasonably.

In an interview with Iraq's Al-Ikhbariya network, Araghchi stated that Washington

"Hormuz is closed until America accepts our conditions": Araghchi demands US to honour MoU commitments

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:30:41 GMT

Tehran [Iran], October 21 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has declared that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed to maritime traffic until the United States accepts Tehran's terms and fulfils its existing diplomatic commitments.

Speaking in an interview with Iraq's Al-Ikhbariya network, relayed by state broadcaster IRIB, Araghchi emphasised that Washington must first adhere to the terms of the p

Fighting in Yemen continues as Britain plans to help defend Saudi Arabia

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:15:11 GMT

RIYADH/SANAA, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- Fighting between Yemen's Houthis and government forces continued on Tuesday, while the Saudi-led coalition and the Houthis traded fresh strikes and Britain announced plans to deploy fighter jets to help defend Saudi Arabia.

Yemen's government forces said Tuesday they had carried out 744 strikes against Houthi military targets across several battlefronts over the past 24 hours.

Iran reports tanker blasts in Hormuz as Trump hints at renewed strikes

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:26:53 GMT

A cargo ship sails toward the Strait of Hormuz, October 21, 2026. /VCG

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said two supertankers caught fire after hitting naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, as regional countries called for the waterway to reopen and US President Donald Trump signaled the possibility of renewed military action against Iran.

The IRGC Navy said that two supert

Trump says US may launch another little Epic Fury attack on Iran

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:50:51 GMT

US PresidentDonald Trumpsaid on Friday Washington may carry out another military operation againstIranat a time whenthe waris nearing its eight-month mark and as rise in fuel prices weigh on theUS midterm elections.

Watch moreAre fresh US-Israeli strikes on Iran in the pipeline?

We may do another littleEpic Fury, Trump said in remarks at a rally inFloridaas he spoke about the war.

Iran prepares for possible renewed conflict as Mideast tensions retain

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:20:14 GMT

A boat floats as commercial vessels appear anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, October 13, 2026. /VCG

In an interview published on Thursday, Iran's senior security official Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, said Iran preferred diplomacy but was prepared to continue fighting if the conflict resumed.

Rezaei said US assets in the region, i

International Criminal Court wins EU's Sakharov human rights prize

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:10:44 GMT

The International Criminal Court has been awarded the European Union's 2026Sakharov Prize, the EU's top prize regardinghuman rightswork.

The prize is the second international recognition for thewar crimestribunal this month, and comes within two weeks after US PresidentDonald Trumpannouncedsanctionsagainst the court.

That announcement was made hours after former ICC judge Navi Pillay was awarded the Nobel P

Tensions persist amid US sanctions on Iran, Saudi-Houthi clashes

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:05:18 GMT

A view of the US Treasury Department in Washington DC. /VCG

Tensions across the Middle East remain high, with the United States tightening sanctions on Iran, and hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi movement continuing to escalate.

On Wednesday, the US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Karnakis & Karnakis, a law firm based in Greece and Panama, saying it had for year

Qatar says US-Iran talks continue as Tehran prepares for 'fourth war'

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:18:56 GMT

President Masoud Pezeshkian (R) meets Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Gen. Asim Munir (C) and Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Tehran, Iran, October 20, 2026. /VCG

Diplomatic contacts and exchanges of messages between Washington and Tehran were continuing through mediation channels despite rising tensions in the Middle East, Qatar said on Tuesday, as Iranian officials said that the c

The Forerunners: The Magic Mountain of the 21st Century

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 23:46:36 GMT

Thomas Mann, the Sick Men of Power, and a Humanity Still Awaiting Its Diagnosis

A century after Thomas Mann, the sick no longer need to climb into the Alps. They govern from their capitals, manage nuclear arsenals, and hold conferences on peace. What is truly extraordinary is that they still consider themselves the world's physicians.

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Leaving Borders Behind Us

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 23:18:41 GMT

Remarks at#NoWar2026

Welcome to #NoWar2026 Beyond Borders. Welcome to people from the other sides of countless borders from where I am borders often effortlessly and thoughtlessly crossed by live images and audio of us, yet sometimes absurdly turned into barriers to some of our physical bodies turned into such absurdities at enormous financial and environmental and cultural costs. Might there be another way, slig

Israels Fateful Election: A Nation On The Brink

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:22:20 GMT

Hardly any election in Israels history has carried such profound consequences. Israelis will face a choice that reaches far beyond party allegiance: what kind of country will they leave their children? After October 7 and three years of devastating wars, Israels security, democratic character, and promise as a Jewish homeland demand an unsparing national reckoningone that confronts democratic erosion through judicial s

Iran's supreme leader meets judiciary chief, urges compensation for U.S.-Israeli "crimes": statement

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 19:42:06 GMT

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has stressed the need for "serious" efforts to pursue the Iranian people's rights and ensure the payment of compensation for the damages inflicted on the country during the U.S.-Israeli attacks.

The issues were highlighted in a meeting between the supreme leader and the country's Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei, according to a statemen

Iraqi armed group accuses U.S. of airspace violations, criticizing border closures

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:32:29 GMT

BAGHDAD, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- The Islamic Resistance in Iraq on Saturday accused U.S. forces of violating Iraqi sovereignty through repeated airspace incursions.

In a statement, the group, an umbrella body for Iraq's pro-Iranian militias, claimed to have documented 171 aerial violations carried out by U.S. combat and reconnaissance aircraft over Iraq between Sept. 30 and Oct. 23.

The group characterized th

Japan's energy vulnerabilities exposed by Mideast crisis: white paper

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:31:47 GMT

TOKYO, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- Japan's vulnerability in energy supply and demand has once again come to the fore as tensions in the Middle East escalate, according to the Japanese government's energy white paper for fiscal 2025, released Friday.

The white paper said Japan has long relied on the Middle East for more than 90 percent of its crude oil imports. Following U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran in late

Trump floats new Iran strikes, says U.S. could take "whole country"

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 03:19:11 GMT

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday raised the prospect of renewed military strikes against Iran, claiming that the United States could seize all of the country's oil or even take over the entire country.

"Iran is not able to do much now. And we could, if we wanted to, just take all of the oil," Trump told reporters as he left the White House for a rally in Florida. "We could ta

U.S. stocks end lower as Brent oil surges to six-month high

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:06:21 GMT

NEW YORK, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks closed broadly lower on Friday as a surge in Brent oil prices to a six-month high overshadowed a rebound in technology shares.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 652.82 points, or 1.23 percent, to 52,215.16. The S&P 500 lost 39.75 points, or 0.52 percent, to 7,623.68. The Nasdaq Composite Index slipped 53.52 points, or 0.21 percent, to 25,955.34.

Energy was

Iran's IRGC says 2 "violating" tankers caught fire after hitting mines in Hormuz Strait

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:06:54 GMT

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- The navy of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) said two supertankers seeking to cross the "unauthorized" route south of the Strait of Hormuz suffered explosions on Friday after hitting naval mines.

The blasts set the vessels' engine rooms on fire, bringing them to a halt, the navy said in a statement published on the IRGC's official news outlet Sepah News.

It said the

Regional, European countries warn against new attacks on Iran, call for reopening of Hormuz

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:12:41 GMT

ISTANBUL, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- Foreign ministers from eight regional and European countries met in Istanbul on Friday, voicing opposition to military action against Iran and calling for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

The meeting brought together four regional countries -- Trkiye, Egypt, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia, and four European nations -- Britain, France, Germany, and Italy.

Following closed-do

U.S. consumer sentiment falls, inflation expectations fly high

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:18:43 GMT

NEW YORK, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. consumer sentiment kept falling in October for the third month in a row, as purchasing power continues to dominate consumer views of the economy.

According to a final reading released by the University of Michigan (UM) Surveys of Consumers, the Index of Consumer Sentiment weakened to 48 in the October 2026 survey, 0.2 percent below September, and 10.4 percent below a year a

3 killed in flash floods in NW Iran

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:59:47 GMT

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- At least three people were killed and six others injured in Thursday's flash floods in Iran's northwestern West Azarbaijan province, the state-run IRIB news agency reported on Friday.

The floods, triggered by heavy rainfall, struck Salmas and Maku counties, having affected six villages, the report said, citing Hamid Mahboubi, managing director of the provincial Red Crescent Society.

Support for U.S. to be seen as "hostile act" toward Iran: official

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:45:33 GMT

MOSCOW/TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- Iran has warned regional countries that any support for the United States in the event of a renewed armed conflict would be regarded as a hostile act toward Tehran, an Iranian official said on Friday.

Iran would be able to identify which regional states are prepared to back American forces if military action resumes, Fada Hossein Maleki, a member of the Iranian parliament's Nat

U.S. stocks end mixed as AI spending jitters spark tech sell-off

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:10:53 GMT

NEW YORK, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks ended mixed on Thursday on renewed concerns around spending by artificial intelligence (AI) companies.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 11.89 points, or 0.02 percent, to 52,867.98. The S&P 500 sank 93.74 points, or 1.21 percent, to 7,663.43. The Nasdaq Composite Index shed 694 points, or 2.6 percent, to 26,008.86.

Six of the 11 primary S&P 500 sectors

Qatar, U.S. discuss regional de-escalation, freedom of navigation in Hormuz Strait

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:34:16 GMT

DOHA, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the latest regional developments and diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions on Thursday during a phone call, according to statements from both countries.

Qatar's Foreign Ministry said the two sides reviewed bilateral cooperation and their c

Senior Iranian official says energy markets not to find calm for next 3 yrs if anti-Iran situation continues

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:18:47 GMT

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- A senior Iranian security official has warned that global energy markets will remain volatile "for the next three years" if the U.S. continues its current pressure campaign against Iran.

"Perpetuating the current situation will carry strategic consequences, not least that the energy markets will not find calm for the next three years," Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Cou

Feature: China's Li adds Asian Para Games gold to Paralympic triumph

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:07:16 GMT

NAGOYA, Japan, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- China's Li Yujie added another title to her growing collection on Tuesday, rallying from a round down to defeat Iran's Zahra Rahimi 2-1 in the women's K44 57kg para taekwondo final at the 2026 Asian Para Games.

The victory capped a memorable Games for the 25-year-old, who had earlier carried China's national flag at the opening ceremony.

Li lost the opening round 4-0 but

Iran's IRGC says 7 "violating" vessels caught fire in waters around Hormuz Strait

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:48:48 GMT

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- The navy of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) said Thursday that it had struck four "violating" ships in the Persian Gulf in recent hours, while three other "offending" vessels exploded after hitting naval mines west of the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday night.

The four targeted ships, which had crossed an "illegal" route in the strait, were detected and hit in the northern cen

Britain, Oman agree on need to open Strait of Hormuz

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:45:16 GMT

LONDON, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq agreed Wednesday on the need to open the Strait of Hormuz, according to a statement released by British government on Wednesday.

Reopening the Strait of Hormuz would reduce the pressure on global supply chains and ease the impact on people at home, said Burnham in a meeting with Oman's sultan in Downing Street.

Urgent: Explosions heard in S. Iran's Sirik County -- media

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:45:22 GMT

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Several explosions were heard in southern Iran's Sirik County on Wednesday night, the semi-official Fars news agency reported.

The origin and nature of the blasts remain unknown, the report said.

Iran's supreme leader, parliament speaker discuss war impact, social solidarity: statement

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:45:13 GMT

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei met with Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf on Wednesday to review the latest developments surrounding the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran and discuss ways to bolster national resilience, according to a statement published on the leader's website.

The meeting highlighted the necessity to strengthen the country's components of power and the I

9 killed in sedan-tractor collision in SE Iran

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:08:08 GMT

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Nine people were killed in a collision between a sedan and a tractor unit on an intercity road in Iran's southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan early Wednesday, the official news agency IRNA reported.

The collision occurred at around 01:30 a.m. local time (2200 GMT on Tuesday), IRNA cited Mehdi Khamar, northern Sistan and Baluchestan's traffic police chief, as saying.

Iraq closes al-Sheeb border crossing with Iran: source

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:07:24 GMT

BAGHDAD, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Iraq closed the al-Sheeb border crossing with Iran in southern Maysan province effective Wednesday morning until further notice, a security source told Xinhua.

The source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the closure started at 6:00 a.m. local time (0300 GMT) on Wednesday, without specifying the reasons.

In September, Iraq also temporarily shut three border crossings w

Roundup: Fighting in Yemen continues as Britain plans to help defend Saudi Arabia

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:15:23 GMT

Yemen's government forces said Tuesday they had carried out 744 strikes against Houthi military targets across several battlefronts over the past 24 hours.

Explainer: What to know about Iran's new defense minister

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:15:18 GMT

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi was appointed Iran's defense minister on Monday by President Masoud Pezeshkian, after winning the parliament's vote of confidence the preceding day.

State-run Press TV noted that his selection is structurally striking, as Akhlaghi "is neither a general like his predecessors, nor a military officer in the conventional sense, but an engineer and industrial mana

Iran's IRGC says third "violating" tanker caught fire after hitting mine near Hormuz Strait

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:45:05 GMT

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- The navy of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Tuesday that a "violating" supertanker exploded and caught fire earlier in the day after hitting a naval mine south of the Strait of Hormuz, the third tanker to catch fire after striking mines in the waterway.

In a statement published on the IRGC's official news outlet Sepah News, the navy said the vessel, carrying more

Israeli DM says over 60 Lebanese villages destroyed, threatens more land seizures

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:15:27 GMT

JERUSALEM, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Tuesday that Israeli forces had destroyed more than 60 villages and 23,000 homes in southern Lebanon, while renewing a threat to seize additional territory if Hezbollah joins an Iranian attack on Israel.

In a statement, Katz said Israel had occupied about 700 square km of southern Lebanon following its renewed military offensive against Hez

Qatar says U.S.-Iran contacts ongoing

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:15:03 GMT

DOHA, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- Qatar on Tuesday reaffirmed that diplomatic contacts and exchanges of messages between Washington and Tehran were continuing through mediation channels, according to Qatar's Foreign Ministry.

Speaking at a weekly press briefing, Ibrahim bin Sultan Al-Hashmi, director of the media and communications department at Qatar's Foreign Ministry, said contacts, visits and exchanges of messages a

Iran says 7 oil tankers attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as fears grow of a return to war

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:08:20 GMT

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - Seven oil tankers caught fire or were damaged in the Strait of Hormuz overnight after being hit by Iran or striking naval mines, Tehran said Thursday, a markedly high number as tensions rise over concerns about a return to all-out war.

With days before a close

The ICC thanked the EuropeanParliamentfor giving it the Sakharov Prize "at a time when the Court and its officials face unprecedented challenges".

Provoking Iran raises questions of UN Charter violations and unlawful aggression

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:40:44 GMT

As Israeli elections approach, renewed military brinkmanship raises fears of escalation, challenging international law and the UN Charter's authority.

Days before Israel goes to elections, sabre-rattling against the Islamic regime in Teheran resumed on

Pakistan's army chief to visit Iran

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:42:28 GMT

Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, will visit Iran on Tuesday, Iranian media reported.

Source: CGTN

North Koreas Kim Jong Un visits Chinese border city of Dandong

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:01:55 GMT

North Koreas Kim Jong Un visits Chinese border city of Dandong

Despite proposed police budget boost, Seattle city councilmembers divided on recruitment benchmarks

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:36:25 GMT

Despite proposed police budget boost, Seattle city councilmembers divided on recruitment benchmarks

US DoW SELECTS AVON PROTECTION SYSTEM- MITR-M1 HALF MASK AND MITR-PG1 POWERED GOGGLE

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:35:27 GMT

US DoW SELECTS AVON PROTECTION SYSTEM- MITR-M1 HALF MASK AND MITR-PG1 POWERED GOGGLE