www.iranherald.com latest rss headlines

US accuses Iran of attacking Kuwait, violating ceasefire

Fri, 29 May 2026 18:15:32 GMT

DUBAI, U.A.E.: The U.S. military said on May 28 that Iran broke a fragile ceasefire after Kuwait reported being attacked following an American strike on Iran.

This raised tensions and threatened ongoing talks to end the conflict.

U.S. Central Command said Kuwait stopped missiles fired from Iran late on May 27, calling it a serious violation of the ceasefire. Kuwait confirmed it was attacked, while Iran sa

Draft deal from US would reopen Hormuz, end naval blockade, Iran says

Thu, 28 May 2026 11:14:14 GMT

DUBAI, U.A.E.: Iran's state TV said that Tehran has received an early, unofficial draft of a possible agreement with the United States to end their conflict.

According to the draft, Iran would bring commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz back to normal levels within a month. In return, the United States would remove its military forces from near Iran and lift its naval blockade.

The report said the p

Consumer confidence weakens as inflation strains households

Thu, 28 May 2026 11:13:26 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Americans are increasingly cutting back on spending despite U.S. stock markets hovering near record highs, as elevated inflation and soaring gasoline prices continue to strain household finances, according to new survey data released on May 26.

The Conference Board said its consumer confidence index slipped slightly to 93.1 in May from the previous month, marking the first decline after three c

U.S, and Israel's past disdain for international law obstructing deal with Iran

Wed, 27 May 2026 01:39:23 GMT

On May 24, Iran rejected President Trump's latest peace deal, confirming that he had misrepresented what Iran had agreed to and that the two sides are still very far apart, on nuclear enrichment, on control of the Strait of Hormuz, on peace in Palestine and Lebanon, and on lifting U.S. sanctions, paying war

US will no longer bankroll wealthy NATO members Hegseth

Sat, 30 May 2026 09:18:29 GMT

The US secretary of war has said America needs partners, not protectorates, amid a dispute over the military blocs burden sharing

The US will no longer "subsidize" the defense of "wealthy" allies, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has said, reviving a long-running dispute between Washington and NATO's European members over military spending.

The remarks were made at a major security summit in S

Israel's billionaire agents won't support Trump if he stops war: Col. Douglas Macgregor highlights Trump's 'real dilemma'

Sat, 30 May 2026 09:01:29 GMT

Wasington DC [US], May 30 (ANI): Retired US Army Colonel and geopolitical risk advisor Douglas Macgregor argued that US President Donald Trump faces a major political dilemma over continued US involvement in West Asia, claiming that influential pro-Israel interests in the United States could turn against him if he seeks to halt military operations in the Persian Gulf.

Speaking to ANI, Macgregor said that most Am

India's discounted Russian Crude buy "on right track": Geopolitical Risk Advisor Col Macgregor

Sat, 30 May 2026 08:32:42 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): India's decision to secure discounted Russian crude and build a USD 36 billion domestic fertilizer shield is 'the right track' as the West Asia conflict threatens to disrupt Hormuz trade and push the US toward an oil crisis, says Geopolitical Risk Advisor Col. Douglas Macgregor (Retd.).

In an interview with ANI, Col. Macgregor warned that the Strategic Petroleum Reserve could be e

"If Trump raises interest rate US economy could implode,": Geopolitical Risk Advisor Col Douglas Macgregor says Trump must face reality and cease Iran conflict

Sat, 30 May 2026 07:32:34 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 30 (ANI): The United States is yet to firmly commit to an end to the conflict in West Asia with President Trump's meeting on the latest round of negotiations not producing a firm okay from him. The conflict has resulted in deep economic stress not just for the world but also the United States.

A recent Reuters report stated that U.S. inflation had increased at its fastest pace in three ye

Roundup: U.S. experts warn of uncertainty after Trump defers final decision on Iran deal

Sat, 30 May 2026 06:45:15 GMT

Experts say Trump's delay on a tentative Iran ceasefire deal deepens uncertainty, as regional escalation and rising energy prices add political pressure at home.

WASHINGTON, May 30 (Xinhua) -- Some U.S. experts warned of continued uncertainty surrounding efforts to end the Iran conflict after U.S. President Donald Trump deferred a final decision on a draft deal with Tehran on Friday.

Trump'

President Trump "remains in excellent health" after annual physical examination, Physician's memo says

Sat, 30 May 2026 04:31:30 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 30 (ANI): A newly issued annual physical examination memorandum on Friday (local time) from the Physician to the US President Donald Trump, Capt. Sean P. Barbabella, D.O., MC, USN, stated that Trump 'remains in excellent health' following his comprehensive medical evaluation on Tuesday (May 26) conducted at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

According to the memorandum, Preside

US Treasury Secy says US seized $ 1 bn in Iranian crypto, claims Iran facing financial crisis

Sat, 30 May 2026 03:31:22 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 30 (ANI): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday (local time) said that the United States has seized roughly USD 1 billion in Iranian cryptocurrency assets as part of Washington's economic pressure campaign against Tehran.

Speaking on Fox Business' 'Kudlow' during the Reagan National Economic Forum, Bessent emphasised the administration's sanctions and asset seizure efforts under '

Hegseth says era of US 'subsiding wealthy nations' is over, reaffirms Indo-Pacific commitment

Sat, 30 May 2026 02:30:44 GMT

Singapore, May 30 (ANI): US War Secretary Pete Hegseth used his address on the second day of the Shangri-La Dialogue to underscore Washington's commitment to the Indo-Pacific while warning against any attempt to dominate the region.

Speaking at the security summit in Singapore, Hegseth was quoted by Al Jazeera as saying that the 'era of US subsidising wealthy nations is over', implying that the US was done subsi

Trump ends Situation Room meeting without announcement; WH says ceasefire deal must "satisfy red lines"

Fri, 29 May 2026 23:58:10 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 30 (ANI): The White House has not announced any decision following US President Donald Trump's meeting with his national security team in the Situation Room on Friday, despite the President earlier indicating that the discussion would help him make a 'final determination' on issues related to Iran, CNN reported.

In a statement issued after the meeting, a White House official said the disc

Iran's new Strait of Hormuz body condemns US sanctions, vows 'no interruptions'

Fri, 29 May 2026 23:30:04 GMT

Tehran [Iran], May 30 (ANI): Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), Iran's new body to manage the passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, condemned the US sanctions on it and vowed to continue its operations 'without interruptions'.

Firing back at the US, PGSA said that Washington has 'failed to achieve' control on the Strait of Hormuz through warfare and will achieve the same results through sanctions.

"No final understanding reached": Iran rejects Trump's pressure for ceasefire

Fri, 29 May 2026 21:57:26 GMT

Tehran [Iran], May 30 (ANI): The tedious negotiations on the ceasefire deal continue as Iran said that no final understanding has been reached, rejecting suggestions that Tehran would act under external pressure, Iranian state media Press TV reported.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei told state television, 'Tehran has said goodbye to the language of 'must' 47 years ago. None of the Western par

US Secy Rubio thanks Pakistan for 'role in advancing peace in Middle East' after meeting Ishaq Dar

Fri, 29 May 2026 20:03:48 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 30 (ANI): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and thanked Pakistan for its role in advancing peace in the Middle East, the State Department said on Thursday.

In a post on X, Rubio said, 'Met with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and thanked him for the role Pakistan continues to play in advancing

The true bane of real US conservatives

Fri, 29 May 2026 19:44:29 GMT

Thomas Massies fall shows what really destroys principled US conservatism: not the left, but obedience to the Israeli lobby

As an inveterate leftie with an irrepressible intuitive sympathy for genuine, decent conservatives - that term excludes, obviously, gutless mainstream centrists - I am always looking for exemplars of this old and venerable political species. For one thing, they are much more

"In Situation Room, to make final determination": Trump on peace deal with Iran

Fri, 29 May 2026 19:00:28 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 29 (ANI): In a development that could reshape West Asia's security landscape, US President Donald Trump announced Friday that he will convene an emergency meeting in the White House Situation Room to make a final decision on a broad, multi-part peace deal with Iran.

Taking to Truth Social, Trump outlined the rigid, unyielding terms under which the United States is prepared to permanently l

Security of Indian citizens working in West Asia is highly important to us: Iranian envoy Mohammad Fathali

Fri, 29 May 2026 18:59:13 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): Amid escalating maritime and geopolitical friction across the Gulf, the Ambassador of Iran to India, Mohammad Fathali, has assured New Delhi that the safety and security of all Indian expatriates living and working in West Asia remains a paramount priority for Tehran.

In an exclusive interview with ANI, Ambassador Fathali addressed growing domestic anxieties regarding the safety o

"Will not give up legal, legitimate rights of Iranian people": Iran's Ambassador to India on issue of uranium enrichment

Fri, 29 May 2026 18:59:03 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): Iranian Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, on Friday asserted that Tehran will not compromise on what it described as the 'legal and legitimate rights' of the Iranian people, particularly the right of the Islamic Republic to peaceful nuclear energy and uranium enrichment.

In an interview with ANI, the Iranian envoy responded to US President Donald Trump's remarks on Iran's str

Tehran rejects Trump's 'mandatory' Abraham Accords expansion: Iranian envoy Mohammad Fathali

Fri, 29 May 2026 17:03:54 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): Iran has firmly rejected US President Donald Trump's sudden push to forcefully expand the Abraham Accords across the Middle East and South Asia, declaring that any durable peace framework must be built on 'ground realities' rather than foreign pressure or artificial political shows.

Speaking to ANI on Friday, the Ambassador of Iran to India, Mohammad Fathali, warned that Washingto

Sanctions cannot break us; ready for war or diplomacy: Iranian envoy Mohammad Fathali

Fri, 29 May 2026 17:03:11 GMT

By Ayushi Agarwal

New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): Asserting Tehran's resilience amid intense international pressure, the Ambassador of Iran to India, Dr Mohammad Fathali, declared on Friday that Iran still possesses formidable defensive capabilities and stands fully prepared to protect its security and national sovereignty.

Speaking with ANI, Ambassador Fathali emphasised that decades of economic restricti

"Under new conditions, navigation services, security and other facilities for ships passing through Hormuz will not be free": Iran's Ambassador to India

Fri, 29 May 2026 17:02:00 GMT

By Ayushi Agarwal

New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): Noting that Strait of Hormuz 'is part of the territorial waters' of Iran and Oman, Iran's Ambassador in India Dr Mohammad Fathali has said that his country over the past decades has provided extensive services for free in areas such as navigation, maritime rescue, traffic control, and shipping security but 'under the new conditions, these services and facilities

US sanctions Indian firm over Iran oil trade

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:51:27 GMT

The State Department has also targeted eight ships transporting Iranian crude and two other trading firms

The US has targeted an Indian firm over its links to the Iranian oil trade, as part of the State Department's latest list of entities and individuals to be hit with unilateral sanctions.

The move comes as the US tries to further squeeze the already heavily sanctioned Islamic Republic am

Feature: Iowa farmers look forward to more stable China-U.S. ties amid global uncertainty

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:45:38 GMT

Observers say the latest China-U.S. summit has sent a positive signal to global markets at a time when many industries are seeking stability amid economic headwinds and geopolitical tensions.

by Xinhua writers Yang Shilong, Xie E, Zhang Fengguo

DES MOINES, the United States, May 29 (Xinhua) -- As China and the United States pledged to advance a constructive relationship of strategic stabili

Focus shifts to Strait of Hormuz: India rushes to evacuate 13 flagged ships amid escalating Gulf crisis

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:33:29 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): The Government of India on Friday launched a highly coordinated, priority operation to safely guide 13 Indian-flagged commercial vessels out of the volatile Strait of Hormuz, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways announced on Friday.

The emergency maritime extraction is part of a massive, multi-ministry effort to safeguard Indian citizens and economic assets as geopolitic

Georgia's Iran Embrace Is Costing It Washington

Fri, 29 May 2026 13:53:01 GMT

When Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze suggested this week that former lawmaker Giorgi Kandelaki, who co-authored a report on Iranian influence in his country, might face legal consequences, he framed it as a matter for "the relevant state agency."

John Walters, the president of the US-based Hudson Institute that published the report, had a differentframing: "The facts are not changeable by bluster and th

Sensex crashes 1,092 points; Nifty slips below 23,550 amid monsoon worries, MSCI rejig and geopolitical concerns

Fri, 29 May 2026 12:33:45 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp sell-off in the final hour of trading on Friday as investors reacted to weak monsoon forecasts, MSCI rebalancing, and global geopolitical concerns.

The Nifty 50 fell 359 points, or 1.5 per cent, to close at 23,547, while the Sensex dropped 1,092 points to end at 74,775.

Selling pressure was seen across most sectors, except IT, which gai

Rubio to meet Pakistan FM Dar in Washington amid renewed momentum in US-Iran deal

Fri, 29 May 2026 08:34:39 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 29 (ANI): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Washington, DC on Friday (local time), amidst the ongoing US-Iran deal.

According to the daily schedule released by the US Department of State, it stated, '10:00 a.m. (local time) Secretary Rubio meets with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohamm

US 'More Than Capable' Of Resuming Strikes Against Iran, Hegseth Says

Fri, 29 May 2026 07:13:00 GMT

New posts

Featured entry

10:03

Hegseth Says US Ready to Resume Iran Strikes If Talks Fail

Delegates view a speech by US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on a screen at the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore on May 30.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said that Washington is prepared to resume military action against Iran if ongoing negotiations fail to produce an agreeme

White House aide Miller says 'Iran made significant, material, dramatic concessions' but "nothing's final until it's final"

Fri, 29 May 2026 03:58:46 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 29 (ANI): White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Homeland Security Advisor Stephen Miller said Iran has made 'significant, material, and dramatic concessions' to the United States in ongoing negotiations, while stressing that no agreement has been finalised.

Speaking during an interview with Fox News, Miller said recent developments marked a major shift in US-Iran engagement comp

"Very close": JD Vance says US nears agreement on Strait of Hormuz, Iran nuclear setback

Fri, 29 May 2026 03:31:43 GMT

Maryland [US], May 29 (ANI): US Vice President JD Vance said Washington is 'very close' to achieving a broader strategic agreement in West Asia, asserting that recent US actions will reopen the Strait of Hormuz, weaken Iran's conventional military capabilities, and position the United States to significantly delay Tehran's nuclear programme.

Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, Vance said the

US War Secy Hegseth arrives in Singapore for Shangri La Dialogue

Fri, 29 May 2026 03:31:33 GMT

Singapore, May 29 (ANI): US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth arrived in Singapore to attend the Shangri-La Dialogue, one of the Indo-Pacific region's leading defence and security forums.

According to the official advisory issued by the US Department of War, the Singapore visit marks Hegseth's fourth trip to the Indo-Pacific region. During his visit, he is scheduled to meet Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong a

US expands sanctions on Iran's 'shadow oil economy', warns global traders of risks

Fri, 29 May 2026 02:58:50 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 29 (ANI): The United States on Thursday (local time) announced a fresh round of sanctions targeting Iran's so-called 'shadow oil economy', accusing Tehran of illicit oil revenues to finance the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), regional proxy groups and military activities across West Asia.

In a statement, US Department of State spokesperson Tommy Pigott said the new measures are

Trump Attends Meeting To Make 'Final Determination' On Iran Deal

Fri, 29 May 2026 02:13:58 GMT

New posts

20:57

Global Oil Reserves Depleting At 'Record Pace,' Economic Organizations Warn

Vessels anchored at the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week. Iran has effectively blocked passage through the waterway -- a crucial conduit for oil and gas supplies -- since the start of its war with the US and Israel.

The heads of four major global economic organizations have issued a joint statement wa

Trump Concludes Situation Room Meeting On Possible Iran Deal

Fri, 29 May 2026 02:13:58 GMT

New posts

21:49

Trump Concludes Situation Room Meeting On Possible Iran Deal

By

Alex Raufoglu

US President Donald Trump

WASHINGTON -- US President Donald Trump has concluded a White House Situation Room meeting on a possible agreement with Iran aimed at extending a cease-fire and advancing negotiations over Tehrans nuclear program.

A White House official

Arab League Secretary-General condemns fresh Iranian missile attack on Kuwait

Thu, 28 May 2026 22:32:29 GMT

CAIRO, 29th May, 2026 (WAM) -- Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, strongly condemned the renewed blatant Iranian aggression targeting the State of Kuwait with missiles and drones at dawn on Thursday.

He said the attack constituted a flagrant violation of the provisions of international law, the Charter of the United Nations, and Security Council Resolution No. 2817, issued on 11th

Netanyahu names country with crazy love for Israel

Thu, 28 May 2026 22:16:34 GMT

West Jerusalem is facing delegitimization in much of the world, the prime minister has said

India has a "crazy love" for Israel and shares a "unique relationship" with the Jewish state, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at the Jordan Valley Conference on Thursday, describing New Delhi as one of West Jerusalem's strongest supporters.

Israel is currently facing "problems with del

'Kinetic action, economic pressure brought Iran to table': Treasury Secretary Bessent

Thu, 28 May 2026 21:57:34 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 29 (ANI): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hailed President Donald Trump's administration's 'kinetic actions and economic pressure' on Iran, which he said worked to bring Tehran to the negotiation table about its nuclear programme.

Speaking to the reporters at a White House briefing, Bessent noted that this wasn't achieved by any other administration and hoped that the US could 'commit

'No plans for tolling Hormuz': Oman assures Treasury Secretary Bessent after US 'non-starter' warning

Thu, 28 May 2026 20:57:38 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 29 (ANI): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that Oman has assured Washington that it has no plans of tolling the Strait of Hormuz with Iran and wants to continue the good relations between the two countries.

Speaking to the reporters at a White House briefing, Bessent said that he has a call with the Omani Ambassador and made it clear that the tolling on the Strait of Hormuz is a n

"India stands ready to support efforts to reduce tensions": Doval calls for uninterrupted flow of trade through Hormuz, Red Sea

Thu, 28 May 2026 20:16:24 GMT

Moscow [Russia], May 29 (ANI): National Security Advisor Ajit Doval called for special attention to the situation in West Asia, emphasising the need to ensure the safe and uninterrupted flow of trade through international waterways, including the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea.

Addressing the 1st International Security Forum and the XIV International Meeting of High-Ranking Officials Responsible for Security M

Iran seeks 'just order that negates hegemony'; Hormuz 'cannot be source of insecurity': Bagheri in Moscow

Thu, 28 May 2026 20:15:58 GMT

Moscow [Russia], May 29 (ANI): Iran on Thursday said it is working towards building a global order that rejects 'hegemony and domination', referring to the US action against the Islamic Republic, stressing that the Strait of Hormuz cannot be allowed to become a source of insecurity for the country.

These remarks were carried by the Iranian state media, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB).

The state

"Major provocation": Foreign expert warns of escalation as US blocks Strait of Hormuz, Trump issues threats to Oman

Thu, 28 May 2026 20:14:51 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 28 (ANI): Tensions in the Middle East have reached a flashpoint as the United States intensifies its maritime enforcement against Iran, triggering a sharp rebuke from foreign affairs experts and sparking fears of a wider regional conflict.

Waiel Awwad, a noted foreign expert, spoke to ANI on Thursday to condemn what he termed the 'most unfortunate' and 'aggressive rhetoric' from US Presiden

Iranian missile targeting Kuwait "successfully intercepted": US

Thu, 28 May 2026 20:14:25 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 28 (ANI): The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Thursday confirmed that a ballistic missile launched from Iran targeted Kuwait during the broader exchange of hostilities between Washington and Tehran amid the fragile ceasefire, adding that the missile was successfully intercepted by Kuwaiti forces.

In a post on X, CENTCOM described the incident as an 'egregious ceasefire violation

US Treasury Secretary threatens Oman over Strait of Hormuz toll plans with Iran

Thu, 28 May 2026 20:12:32 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 28 (ANI): United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday warned Oman against any involvement in allegedly facilitating a tolling system in the Strait of Hormuz with Iran, stating that Washington will not tolerate such efforts and will take action against those involved.

In a post on X, Bessent said the US would take strict action against any entities involved in facilitating su

Hezbollah uses civilians as human shields; Israel focused on protecting people, says former Israeli intelligence officer

Thu, 28 May 2026 20:08:31 GMT

Tefen [Israel], May 28 (ANI): Sarit Zehavi, a former Israeli intelligence officer and founder of the Alma Research and Education Centre, on Thursday pointed towards a hill near the Israel-Lebanon border and recalled how Hezbollah militants used to launch rockets from there at Israeli communities and military positions.

Speaking to ANI, Zehavi said that Hezbollah uses its citizens as a human shield, while Israel's

US, Iran reach tentative 60-day deal to ease tensions; Trump's approval pending: Axios report

Thu, 28 May 2026 20:08:16 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 28 (ANI): In a significant diplomatic development, US and Iranian negotiators have reportedly reached a tentative 60-day memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at extending a fragile ceasefire and paving the way for formal talks regarding Iran's nuclear programme.

According to an Axios report, the agreement is now awaiting final approval from President Donald Trump, as well as Iran's acc

Economic stability, inflation reduction, liquidity management: Khamenei charts post-war economic roadmap for Iran's Parliament

Thu, 28 May 2026 19:55:19 GMT

Tehran [Iran], May 28 (ANI): In a direct directive to the Twelfth Majlis, Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, on Thursday, signalled a strategic shift toward economic consolidation as the nation navigates the challenges of a post-war environment.

In a message marking the third year of the current parliament's tenure, the Supreme Leader outlined a comprehensive agenda designed to stabilise th

Text of potential Iran-U.S. memorandum of understanding has not been finalized -- media

Thu, 28 May 2026 19:45:31 GMT

TEHRAN, May 28 (Xinhua) -- A source close to Iran's negotiating team has denied reports claiming that the text of a proposed memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States had been finalized, Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported Thursday.

The source told Tasnim that reports suggesting the text was merely awaiting formal announcement by the two sides were "not consistent with the

India drawn with Uzbekistan, Syria, Bangladesh in AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers

Thu, 28 May 2026 19:43:06 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 28 (ANI): The Indian U20 men's team have been drawn with Uzbekistan, Syria and Bangladesh in Group B of the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers after the draw conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday.

Uzbekistan will host Group B in the capital city of Tashkent between August 25 and September 6, 2026, in a centralised single round-robin format. As per the new fo

"Blatant violation of international law": Tehran condemns alleged US ceasefire breaches

Thu, 28 May 2026 19:42:05 GMT

Tehran [Iran], May 28 (ANI): Iran on Thursday strongly condemned the United States over alleged violations of a ceasefire agreement and accused Washington of carrying out attacks against Iranian territory and commercial shipping, according to Iranian media, Fars news agency.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said that the alleged US actions, including an attack on Bandar Abbas and reported aeri

Why More Customers Prefer GGT Foods for Khajoor Online

Thu, 28 May 2026 18:54:45 GMT

VMPL

New Delhi [India], May 22: Buying khajoor online sounds simple. Type a name, pick the cheapest option, add to cart. The problem shows up after delivery: sticky-sweet dates coated in glucose syrup, rock-hard pieces from last season's stock, or a variety labelled premium that tastes nothing like it. Customers who have been through this once start looking for a seller they can actually trust. That is where GGT

Israel strikes Lebanese capital despite ceasefire claims

Thu, 28 May 2026 18:40:05 GMT

Residents of Beirut received no warning before the attack on a crowded southern suburb, RT journalist Ali Rida Sbeity says

Israel has intensified its attacks on Lebanon, striking Beirut for the first time since a ceasefire took effect last month. RT journalist Ali Rida Sbeity has reported from the scene that residents of the crowded southern suburb received "no warning" before the attack.

RT reports from Beirut after Israeli strikes

Thu, 28 May 2026 18:40:05 GMT

Residents of the Lebanese capital received no warning before the attack on a crowded southern suburb, RT journalist Ali Rida Sbeity says

Bangladeshi workers in Lebanon face "severe crisis" and job loss amid Israeli attacks

Thu, 28 May 2026 18:17:39 GMT

Dhaka [Bangladesh], May 13 (ANI): The ongoing conflict in Lebanon has dealt a devastating blow to the migrant workforce, with approximately 5,000 Bangladeshi labourers losing their livelihoods following recent Israeli attacks. A rights group revealed on Wednesday that these workers have been plunged into a 'severe crisis.'

'In Lebanon, due to the Israeli attack, about 5,000 Bangladeshi workers have lost their job

Arab Parliament strongly condemns Iranian terrorist attacks targeting Kuwait

Thu, 28 May 2026 16:53:15 GMT

CAIRO, 28th May, 2026 (WAM) -- Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, condemned in the strongest terms the Iranian terrorist attacks targeting the State of Kuwait with missiles and drones, stressing that they constitute a blatant assault on Kuwait's sovereignty, a flagrant violation of the United Nations Charter, and a serious breach of international law.

In a statement issued today, Al Yam

Tony Blair emerges a fake savior of UKs Labour Party

Thu, 28 May 2026 16:39:39 GMT

As the party implodes under inept leadership, the former PM has come up with his own ten commandments which will only poison it further

This week, as UK Labour's destructive leadership contest intensified, former Labour Prime Minister Tony Blair staged a remarkable intervention in which he single-handedly sought to save the party from political oblivion.

Blair's dramatic intrusion into Labo

Is Tony Blair the fake savior the UK Labour Party deserves

Thu, 28 May 2026 16:39:39 GMT

While Kier Starmers government implodes, the notorious former PM has come up with his own ten commandments which will only poison it further

Blair's dramatic intrusion into

Middle East's Bold Economic Transformation at Risk of Overnight Disruption: Opportunity Index 2026

Thu, 28 May 2026 15:50:36 GMT

VMPL

New Delhi [India], April 10: CS Global Partners' newly released Opportunity Index 2026 paints a nuanced picture of the Middle East: a region of extraordinary ambition and sovereign wealth deployment, yet one where geopolitical tensions can erase gains in moments.

The second annual edition of the Opportunity Index, drawing on comprehensive data from the World Bank Open Database, evaluates economic oppo

Rathi Steel And Power Ltd. records 63.5 percent YOY growth in Q4 FY26 revenue, Annual Revenue surpasses Rs. 715 Crores

Thu, 28 May 2026 15:19:48 GMT

PNN

New Delhi [India], April 2: Rathi Steel And Power Limited (BSE -504903), One of the leading players in stainless steel long products and TMT bars, has recorded revenue of 244.8 Crores (approx.) for Q4 FY 26, while also reporting revenue of 716.7Crores (approx.) for FY26 as against 505.43 Cr in FY25, reflecting a growth of 41.8% YoY. Robust revenue for Q4 demonstrates operational resilience, considering the

Art Central Commences Discovery-Led Eleventh Edition

Thu, 28 May 2026 14:48:30 GMT

PRNewswire

Hong Kong, March 25: Art Central, together with Lead Partner UOB, previews today for the eleventh edition of the Fair. A cornerstone event of Hong Kong Art Month, Art Central 2026 will open from 25 to 29 March at its iconic Central Harbourfront location, presenting its largest edition to date with 117 galleries and more than 500 artists from Hong Kong, Asia, and around the world. Art Central 2026 is fi

Egypt condemns attacks on Kuwait, affirms its full solidarity with it

Thu, 28 May 2026 14:20:37 GMT

CAIRO, 28th May, 2026 (WAM) -- Egypt strongly condemned the malicious attacks launched by Iran against the sisterly State of Kuwait, describing them as a flagrant violation of Kuwait's sovereignty and a serious breach of international law and the United Nations Charter.

Egypt affirmed - in a statement issued Thursday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates - its ful

NXT Conclave 2026: PM Modi Unveils India's Energy Strategy

Thu, 28 May 2026 14:04:23 GMT

PNN

New Delhi [India], March 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday used the platform of the NXT Conclave at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, to address the ripple effects of the ongoing Iran war and the resulting global energy crisis, saying the conflict has disrupted supply chains worldwide and affected every country to varying degrees.

Speaking at the summit, the Prime Minister outlined how India is nav

Bahrain condemns Iranian attack on Kuwait

Thu, 28 May 2026 13:59:33 GMT

MANAMA, 28th May, 2026 (WAM) -- The Kingdom of Bahrain strongly condemned the blatant Iranian attack targeting the State of Kuwait with missiles and drones, which was claimed by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), in a flagrant violation of Kuwait's sovereignty, security, and stability, as well as the principles of good neighbourliness and international law.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affai

Kashmiril Founder Kaunain Kaisar Wani Tackles Adulteration in Kashmiri Products With Direct-to-Consumer Model

Thu, 28 May 2026 12:22:17 GMT

VMPL

Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], February 16: At a time when studies estimate that 70 to 80 percent of saffron sold globally is adulterated -- mixed with dyed corn silk, coconut fibers, or synthetic coloring -- a young Kashmiri entrepreneur is building what may be India's most transparent supply chain for authentic Kashmiri products. Kaunain Kaisar Wani, Founder and CEO of

Thu, 28 May 2026 08:59:52 GMT

Kuwait City [Kuwait], May 28 (ANI): The Kuwait Army on Thursday said its air defence systems were actively engaging 'hostile' missile and drone attacks, with interception responsible for explosions heard in parts of the country.

In a post on X, the military confirmed that air defence operations were ongoing and urged the public to remain calm and follow official instructions issued by authorities.

The pos

US Fed battles inflation risks as uncertainty over Iran war has oil on fire

Thu, 28 May 2026 08:01:26 GMT

Washington D.C., [US], May 28, (ANI): Newly appointed US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has a tough job at hand. The next Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting will be held on June 16-17 to decide the future course of action on the monetary policy front.

The latest round of US strikes on Iran pushed oil prices higher even as truce talks go back and forth with no clear sight of when the Middle East conf

"Never insult what others worship": Palayam Imam calls for unity on Eid-ul-Adha in Keralam

Thu, 28 May 2026 06:00:34 GMT

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], May 28 (ANI): Muslims across Keralam on Thursday celebrated Eid al-Adha, also known as Eid al-Zuha or Bakrid, Islam's second most significant festival, with special prayers and community gatherings held across the state.

Special Eid-ul-Adha prayers were offered at the Palayam Juma Masjid in Thiruvananthapuram, where religious scholar VP Suhaib Moulavi called for communal harm

Iranian Supreme Leader Warns Of 'Divisions And Disintegration'

Thu, 28 May 2026 05:13:58 GMT

New posts

19:49

Back Online After Internet Blackout Ends, Iranians Still Face Limited Communications

Internet access in Iran has been partially restored after the government shut down communications at the start of the US-Israeli bombing campaign in late February. Iranians told RFE/RL's Radio Farda that they had been unable to check on their loved ones' safety during months of deadly air strikes. Ev

"We were absolutely not involved": Tehran rejects Seoul's missile findings for S.Korean vessel attack

Thu, 28 May 2026 05:00:58 GMT

Seoul [South Korea], May 28 (ANI): Iran strongly rejected South Korea's conclusion that Iranian-developed missiles were likely used in an attack on a South Korean commercial vessel (HMM Namu) in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this month, escalating diplomatic tensions between the two countries, according to South Korean news agency Yonhap.

Speaking to reporters at the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs build

IRGC targets American base following attack near Bandar Abbas Airport: Iranian media

Thu, 28 May 2026 04:32:46 GMT

Tehran [Iran], May 28 (ANI): Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched early-morning strikes at an American base after aerial projectiles hit the outskirts of Bandar Abbas Airport, Tasnim News Agency reported on Thursday.

As per the Iranian outlet, IRGC said in a statement, 'Following the pre-dawn aggression today by the invading American army against a point on the outskirts of Bandar Abbas Airport using

Iran targeted US base in response to new strikes IRGC

Thu, 28 May 2026 04:14:49 GMT

Drones and missiles were intercepted over Kuwait on Thursday, the kingdoms authorities said

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it targeted a US airbase in the region on Thursday in response to new strikes, marking the second armed clash between the rivals this week.

The latest confrontation began with reports of explosions shortly after midnight in Iran's southern port cit

Iran 'targeted' US base in response to new strikes - IRGC

Thu, 28 May 2026 04:14:49 GMT

Drones and missiles were intercepted over Kuwait on Thursday, the kingdom's authorities said

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it targeted a US airbase in the region on Thursday in response to new strikes, marking the second armed clash between the rivals th

Iran targeted US base in response to new strikes - IRGC

Thu, 28 May 2026 04:14:49 GMT

Drones and missiles were intercepted over Kuwait on Thursday, the kingdom's authorities said

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it targeted a US airbase in the region on Thursday in response to new strikes, marking the second armed clash between the rivals this week.

The lates

Iranian media reports exchange of fire between Iranian, US forces amidst ceasefire

Thu, 28 May 2026 03:32:11 GMT

Tehran [Iran], May 28 (ANI): Iranian media on Thursday reported an exchange of fire between Iranian and US forces near the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran saying its naval forces confronted vessels attempting to cross the strategic waterway without coordination. The event is reported amidst a shaky ceasefire between the two countries.

Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency, citing an 'informed military source', r

Trump's hospital visit omits meeting Iran war injured troops: Report

Thu, 28 May 2026 03:31:46 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 28 (ANI): US President Donald Trump skipped meeting the 14 troops injured in the conflict against Iran during his visit for the six-month medical checkup to Walter Reed Medical Centre, CBS News reported.

CBS cited a family member of one soldier and a military official familiar with Trump's visit that he visited the US service members but did not meet any of the 14 injured troop members wh

US sanctions Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority over Hormuz traffic control

Thu, 28 May 2026 03:31:35 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 28 (ANI): The United States on Wednesday (local time) imposed sanctions on Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), accusing Tehran of using the body to 'extort' commercial vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz and 'funnelling' revenue to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

The move, announced by the US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (

Xi enjoys tete-a-tete with Putin

Thu, 28 May 2026 02:31:17 GMT

Hong Kong, May 28 (ANI): Just four days after saying farewell to US President Donald Trump, May 15, and even before the red carpet could be rolled up and stashed away, the Chinese leader Xi Jinping welcomed his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to Beijing from May 19-20.

The close proximity of the state visits was unmistakable, as Chairman Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin doubtlessly swapped notes about their arch-

US negotiating tactics detached from reality Iranian diplomat

Thu, 28 May 2026 02:11:44 GMT

Ali Bagheri told RT that Tehran rejects what he called Americas peace through force approach

The US is making unacceptable demands during negotiations with Iran after failing to defeat the country militarily, Ali Bagheri, the deputy secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, has told RT.

Bagheri, who served as foreign minister from 2021 to 2024, spoke to RT in Moscow, where he a

US negotiating tactics 'detached from reality' - Iranian diplomat

Thu, 28 May 2026 02:11:44 GMT

Ali Bagheri told RT that Tehran rejects what he called America's "peace through force" approach

US negotiating tactic detached from reality Iranian diplomat

Thu, 28 May 2026 02:11:44 GMT

Ali Bagheri told RT that Tehran rejected what he called the American peace through force approach

The US is making unacceptable demands during negotiations with Iran after failing to defeat the country militarily, Ali Bagheri, deputy secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, has told RT.

Bagheri, who served as foreign minister from 2021 to 2024, spoke to RT in Moscow, where he

US negotiating tactic 'detached from reality' - Iranian diplomat

Thu, 28 May 2026 02:11:44 GMT

Ali Bagheri told RT that Tehran rejected what he called the American "peace through force" approach

The US is making unacceptable demands during negotiations with Iran after failing to defeat the country militarily, Ali Bagheri, deputy secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council

Trump threatens to blow up regional ally Oman

Thu, 28 May 2026 00:49:20 GMT

The president implied the US would attack the Gulf state if it sought to control the Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has suggested the US would attack its ally Oman if the Gulf monarchy attempted to claim control over the Strait of Hormuz, which has effectively been closed since the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran in early February.

According to Reuters, Trump made the rem

Trump threatens to blow up Gulf ally

Thu, 28 May 2026 00:49:20 GMT

The president suggested that the US would attack Oman if it seeks to control the Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump has suggested that the US would attack its ally Oman if it attempts to seize control of the Strait of Hormuz, which has effectively been closed since the US and Israel launched attacks against Iran in February.

According to Reuters, Trump made the remarks after Iranian st

Israel pounds southern Lebanon after declaring it a combat zone

Wed, 27 May 2026 22:02:13 GMT

RT was on the ground ahead of the IDF assault

Israel carried out heavy strikes across southern Lebanon after declaring the entire area a "combat zone." RT witnessed the evacuations ahead of the bombardment.

Wednesday's escalation came after Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued evacuation orders for several areas ahead of what it described as strikes on Hezbollah targets. Maps published by the

"Don't care about midterms": Trump vows Iran deal; says 'nobody controls Hormuz'

Wed, 27 May 2026 21:58:11 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 28 (ANI): US President Donald Trump remained committed to striking a favourable ceasefire deal with Iran, warning that he 'won't be outlasted' as he 'doesn't care about the midterm' elections.

Speaking during a cabinet meeting, Trump dismissed concerns of war affecting the Republicans' performance at home and remained determined towards the goal of stopping Iran from developing nuclear we

Iran says draft MoU with U.S. demands blockade lift in return for restoring Hormuz shipping -- media

Wed, 27 May 2026 21:45:13 GMT

TEHRAN, May 27 (Xinhua) -- Iran has a draft of an initial, unofficial framework for a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States, which demands U.S. military withdrawal and naval blockade lift, several media outlets reported Wednesday, citing Iran's state-run IRIB TV.

In return, Iran has committed to restoring commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels within one month and ma

Very positive outcomes during Delhi Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting, India occupies important place in Indian Ocean Region: Former diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar

Wed, 27 May 2026 20:12:30 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 27 (ANI): There have been very positive movements in the Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting hosted by India including on marine surveillance, former senior diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar has said and noted that the focus of the four-nation grouping will be also be on the Indian Ocean apart from West Pacific.

In an interview with ANI, Ashok Sajjanhar, said that the United States had not got expected

Rubio says "some progress" made on Iran deal but "we'll see over next hours, days"

Wed, 27 May 2026 20:10:29 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 27 (ANI): Underscoring Washington's strategic dual-track approach to the ongoing West Asian crisis, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has highlighted that the administration remains committed to exploring peaceful channels while simultaneously holding a firm line on alternative measures.

Speaking to reporters, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio repeated that 'diplomacy is always the first o

US military "redirected" 109 commercial vessels during Strait of Hormuz blockade

Wed, 27 May 2026 20:07:13 GMT

Florida [US], May 27 (ANI): In a significant escalation of maritime tensions in West Asia, the United States armed forces have intensified enforcement operations to choke off maritime traffic bound for or originating from Iranian territories.

Detailing the scale of the ongoing naval operations in a post on X, the US military said it 'redirected' 109 commercial vessels in the Arabian Sea on Wednesday to enforce Pr

Trump says Iran "wants to make a deal" but US "not satisfied"

Wed, 27 May 2026 20:05:01 GMT

Washington, DC [US], May 27 (ANI): Signalling a firm yet expectant stance on the ongoing geopolitical standoff in West Asia, US President Donald Trump has asserted that Tehran remains under immense pressure to negotiate a diplomatic settlement with Washington.

Speaking during a cabinet meeting, the US president reiterated that he believes Iranian leaders 'want very much to make a deal'.

Acknowledging that t

White House dismisses Iranian media report of US-Tehran peace deal as "complete fabrication"

Wed, 27 May 2026 18:31:47 GMT

Washington, DC [US], May 27 (ANI): The White House has delivered a sharp, high-stakes rebuttal to Tehran, completely dismantling claims broadcast by state-backed networks regarding an imminent diplomatic breakthrough over crucial maritime trade corridors.

The US administration issued a definitive denial of assertions that Washington and Tehran were on the verge of finalising a preliminary blueprint aimed at resto

Trump Says Iran's Internet Reopening Is A Sign It Wants A Deal

Wed, 27 May 2026 17:20:28 GMT

US President Donald Trump has indicated that Iran's decisionto end its unprecedented Internet blackoutis a sign that the country wants to reach an agreement with the United States.

Speaking at the opening of a cabinet meeting in Washington on April 27, Trump said Iran was "intent" on a deal.

"I think it looks like they want to just make a deal. I don't think they have a choice. They're just going back to th