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Senator Graham questions Pakistan as mediator in Iran talks
A senior U.S. lawmaker has publicly questioned Pakistan’s suitability as a mediator in ongoing talks between the United States and Iran, citing the country’s stance toward Israel.
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- Senator Graham questions Pakistan as mediator in Iran talks
- U.S. military denies resuming escorts in Strait of Hormuz
- Trump urges Arab and Muslim nations to join Abraham Accords
- Trump calls for more Abraham Accords to aid Iran deal
- Israeli airstrikes and ground advance breach US ceasefire
- Iran's Khamenei Says Regional Nations Won't Shield US Bases
- Sri Lanka central bank raises policy rate to 8.75%
- Over 2,000,000 Muslims gather at Arafat for Hajj
- US condemns Hezbollah leader call to topple Lebanon government
- Australian dollar rises on US-Iran peace deal hopes
- Singapore economy expands 6.0% on AI, cites Mideast risks
- RFA Lyme Bay crew on standby for Hormuz mine clearance
U.S. military denies resuming escorts in Strait of Hormuz
The United States military has issued a firm public denial that it has resumed escorting commercial vessels through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, directly contradicting earlier reports citing anonymous U.S.
Trump urges Arab and Muslim nations to join Abraham Accords
President Donald Trump has demanded that several Muslim-majority nations join the Abraham Accords and normalize relations with Israel as a condition for a final peace deal to end the ongoing war with Iran.
Trump calls for more Abraham Accords to aid Iran deal
President Donald Trump has called on several Middle Eastern nations to join the Abraham Accords, framing the normalization agreements with Israel as a mandatory component of a potential peace settlement with Iran.
Israeli airstrikes and ground advance breach US ceasefire
Israeli forces have significantly escalated military operations in Lebanon, launching extensive airstrikes and expanding ground incursions beyond a previously established security zone.
Iran's Khamenei Says Regional Nations Won't Shield US Bases
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei declared on Tuesday that nations in the region will no longer act as shields for American military bases, asserting that U.S. influence is waning.
Sri Lanka central bank raises policy rate to 8.75%
Sri Lanka's central bank unexpectedly raised its key policy interest rate by a full percentage point on Tuesday, a sharp move aimed at combating rising inflation and supporting the national currency amid economic pressur...
Over 2,000,000 Muslims gather at Arafat for Hajj
More than two million Muslim pilgrims gathered on the Plains of Arafat in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for the spiritual climax of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
US condemns Hezbollah leader call to topple Lebanon government
The United States has condemned a call by Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem for the overthrow of Lebanon’s government, pledging firm support for the administration in Beirut.
Australian dollar rises on US-Iran peace deal hopes
The Australian dollar strengthened against the US dollar on Monday, trading around 0.7160 during early Asian hours, as reports of progress toward a peace deal between the United States and Iran bolstered risk appetite an...
Singapore economy expands 6.0% on AI, cites Mideast risks
Singapore’s economy expanded at a significantly faster pace than initially estimated in the first quarter of 2026, driven by robust demand linked to artificial intelligence, even as the government warned that the Middle ...
RFA Lyme Bay crew on standby for Hormuz mine clearance
Hundreds of British sailors aboard the Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship RFA Lyme Bay, docked off the coast of Gibraltar, are on standby for a possible mine-clearing mission to the Strait of Hormuz, though deployment remains un...
U.S. redirects 100 commercial vessels in Iran port blockade
U.S. forces have redirected 100 commercial vessels as part of a six-week naval blockade of Iranian ports, U.S. Central Command announced Saturday.
Iran moves World Cup training camp to Tijuana after FIFA approval
Iran’s national football team will relocate its World Cup training base to Tijuana, Mexico, after FIFA approved a request to move from a previously planned camp in Arizona, the head of the country’s football federation a...
Western nations urge Israel to stop West Bank settlements and violence
Nine Western nations, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Norway, issued a joint statement on Friday calling on Israel to halt the expansion of settle...
Yasser Abbas Elected to Fatah Central Committee at Leadership Congress
The son of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has secured a senior position within the Fatah movement as it concluded its first leadership congress in nearly a decade.
Eurozone officials warn high energy prices may persist to 2027
European officials warned on Friday that elevated oil and gas prices are expected to persist until at least the end of 2027, increasing financial pressure on households and businesses across the continent.
Iran publishes map expanding Strait of Hormuz claims amid sailor blockade
Iran’s publication of a new map asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz risks prolonging the ordeal for thousands of sailors trapped on ships in the Gulf.
France drafts UN Security Council mission for freedom of navigation in Hormuz
France has prepared a draft United Nations Security Council resolution to establish an international mission aimed at restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, the French foreign ministry announced on Frid...
UAE official says US-Iran deal chance is 50-50 at talks in Prague
A senior United Arab Emirates official has said there is an equal chance of success or failure in ongoing diplomatic efforts to secure a U.S.
