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UAE leaves OPEC, threatening cartel’s grip on oil markets

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:25:48 GMT

FRANKFURT, Germany: The United Arab Emirates' decision to leave OPEC marks one of the most significant shifts in the global oil market in decades, potentially weakening the cartel's ability to control supply and influence prices over the long term.

The UAE said it will formally exit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries on Friday, ending its membership in a group that has for decades coordinated

Jet fuel flows to Europe dry up, raising summer crunch fears

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:34:48 GMT

LONDON, U.K.: Europe is facing growing concerns over jet fuel supply as shipments from the Middle East, its largest external source, effectively stopped in April, threatening a potential crunch ahead of the peak summer travel season.

The disruption comes as the war in Iran affects production and key shipping routes, cutting off a region that typically accounts for nearly 60 percent of Europe's jet fuel imports f

Can share defensive weapons capabilities, Iran tells SCO member states

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:05:20 GMT

DUBAI, U.A.E.: Iran's Deputy Defense Minister Reza Talaei-Nik said on April 28 that his country is ready to share its defensive weapons capabilities with "independent countries, especially members of ‌the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)."

Iran fought a war with the United States and Israel from late February to early April. During the fighting, Iran launched many drones and missiles at U.S. bases i

Herzog not rushing Netanyahu pardon, wants other options exhausted

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:43:29 GMT

JERUSALEM, Israel: Israel's president signaled that he was in no hurry to consider Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request for a pardon in his corruption trial and would prefer to wait until all efforts for a plea deal are exhausted.

Benjamin Netanyahu's legal problems started about 10 years ago and have divided people in Israel. They also caused political instability, lea

"Rats in sewer pipe": US Treasury chief Bessent slams Iranian leadership

Sat, 02 May 2026 00:15:10 GMT

Washington [US], May 2 (ANI): Calling Iranian leadership 'rats in a sewer pipe', US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday (local time) said those governing in Tehran are unaware about the ground realities adding that international community has turned up against them.

Asserting that US has complete control over Strait of Hormuz, the world's most crucial oil chokepoint, he said that a blockade will continue

"Rats in sewer pipe": US Treasury chief Bessent slams Iranian leadership, says 'World has turned against Tehran'

Fri, 01 May 2026 23:50:42 GMT

Asserting that US has complete control over Strait of Hormuz, the world's most crucial oil chokepoint, he said that a blockade will continue

Middle East, Europe would have blown to pieces, says Trump on Iran's "nuclear threat"; rules out "early exit" from region

Fri, 01 May 2026 23:39:04 GMT

Florida [US], May 2 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said military action was taken against Iran's nuclear programme to save the Gulf region, including Israel, from the threat posed if Tehran had been successful in having a nuclear weapon.

Speaking at the Villages Charter School in Florida, Trump described the stakes of the confrontation with Iran.

'Because we have to take a little j

Trump administration plans withdrawal of 5000 US troops from Germany: Report

Fri, 01 May 2026 23:20:41 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 2 (ANI): The Trump administration is preparing to withdraw around 5,000 American troops from Germany, in a move that signals growing tensions between Washington and key European allies over support for US military operations involving Iran, according to CBS News.

According to CBS News, senior defence officials said that the Pentagon is planning the partial drawdown amid what they described

US sanctions Chinese oil terminal over Iran trade under 'Economic Fury'

Fri, 01 May 2026 23:18:39 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 2 (ANI): The United States has announced a new wave of sanctions targeting Iran's financial and energy networks, escalating pressure on Tehran's oil revenues and its commercial links with China.

In a post on X, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described Iran as 'the head of the snake for global terrorism,' adding that under the leadership of US President Donald Trump, the Treasury was

"Just blast the hell out of them or make a deal?": Trump outlines Iran options

Fri, 01 May 2026 23:15:34 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 2 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said the United States faces a stark choice in its approach to Iran, either to pursue a negotiated settlement or escalate militarily, as tensions continue to rise in the West Asia region.

When asked over the briefing given by CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper, Trump told reporters, 'There are options. Do we want to go and just b

US sanctions Chinese oil terminal over Iran trade under 'Econimic Fury'

Fri, 01 May 2026 23:14:33 GMT

In a post on X, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described Iran as 'the head of the snake for global terrorism,' adding that under the leadership of US President Donald Trump, the Treasury was

14 IRGC members killed in explosion during ordnance clearance in Iran's Zanjan province: Iranian media

Fri, 01 May 2026 23:07:22 GMT

Tehran [Iran], May 2 (ANI): 14 members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) were killed and two others injured in an explosion while carrying out ordnance clearance operations in northwestern Iran, according to Iranian media.

The state-linked Fars News Agency reported that the incident occurred in Zanjan province when unexploded ordnance detonated during a specialised clearance mission.

The pe

US warns key Ukraine backers of delays in weapons deliveries FT

Fri, 01 May 2026 23:06:19 GMT

Notices were reportedly sent to the UK, Poland, Lithuania, and Estonia as the Iran war drained stockpiles

The US has warned several European countries, including the UK, Poland, Lithuania, and Estonia, to expect delays in deliveries of American-made weapons because the war with Iran has depleted stockpiles, the Financial Times reported late on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

US warns key Ukraine backers of delays in weapons deliveries - FT

Fri, 01 May 2026 23:06:19 GMT

Notices were reportedly sent to the UK, Poland, Lithuania, and Estonia as the Iran war drained stockpiles

"Hostilities terminated": Trump calls war powers deadline "totally unconstitutional"; sends formal letter to Congress

Fri, 01 May 2026 23:05:18 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 2 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) dismissed the 60-day limit imposed under the War Powers Resolution as 'totally unconstitutional', signalling that his administration would not seek congressional authorisation to continue military operations linked to the conflict with Iran.

According to Politico, President Trump also sent a formal letter to Congress in this regard

"I'm not satisfied": Trump on Iran's new proposal to end war, says "not sure" if deal be reached

Fri, 01 May 2026 22:41:39 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 1 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday expressed dissatisfaction with Iran's latest proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, while also casting doubt on whether a final agreement can be reached.

Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said, 'They want to make a deal, but I'm not satisfied with it, so we'll see what happens.'

He did not elaborate on the specific as

US warns shippers of sanctions if they pay "toll" to Iran for Hormuz passage

Fri, 01 May 2026 22:37:33 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 1 (ANI): The US Treasury Department on Friday warned shipping companies and maritime operators of potential sanctions if they make payments to Iran for safe passage through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

According to an advisory issued by the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), it is aware of Iranian threats to shipping and alleged demands for 'toll' payments in

Iran's new proposal to US response to Washington's latest amendments to draft plan to end war, reports Axios

Fri, 01 May 2026 22:16:49 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 1 (ANI): Iran's latest proposal aimed at advancing negotiations to end the ongoing West Asia conflict with the US is a response to recent amendments introduced by Washington to a draft plan aimed at ending the conflict, as reported by Axios.

According to Axios, citing sources familiar with the matter, the latest proposal submitted by Iran through Pakistan, which is acting as a mediator in

'Just a courtesy call, no curiosity': MLA Hariprasad meets CM Siddaramaiah, urges Cong workers to avoid leadership talk

Fri, 01 May 2026 22:12:44 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 1 (ANI): Congress MLA BK Hariprasad on Friday dismissed speculation over his meeting with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, calling it a 'courtesy call' and saying there was 'no curiosity' attached to it, after the Congress MLA held a meeting with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at his official residence.

Speaking to ANI, Hariprasad said he had not met Siddaramaiah for three m

Iran's Supreme Leader calls US bases "paper tiger", questions its regional security capability

Fri, 01 May 2026 22:04:33 GMT

Tehran [Iran], May 1 (ANI): Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on Friday referred to US military bases in the West Asia region as a 'paper tiger', questioning their ability to ensure even their own security amid the escalation of tensions between Washington and Tehran.

In a post on X, Khamenei mocked the defensive ability of the US bases in the region while also targeting Washington's regional suppo

Iran officials aim to meet with FIFA, discuss World Cup issues

Fri, 01 May 2026 21:40:37 GMT

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Soccer officials from Iran are intent on meeting with FIFA's leadership about its upcoming World Cup matches in the United States.

Mehdi Taj, president of Iran's soccer administration, informed Iranian media Friday that the country's soccer leadership has issues it wants to discuss with the international governing body. Iran was the only FIFA federation amon

ITU Council adopts historic UAE-led resolution condemning Iranian attacks on civilian ICT infrastructure by consensus

Fri, 01 May 2026 21:22:32 GMT

GENEVA, 1st May, 2026 (WAM) -- The UAE, a member of the Council of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), led a diplomatic initiative at the ITU Council in Geneva, presenting a draft resolution on behalf of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on the impact of attacks on civilian telecommunications and ICT infrastructure.

The resolution was presented by Ja

Trump's troop-cutting threat tests transatlantic security ties

Fri, 01 May 2026 21:15:05 GMT

The U.S.-German dispute has evolved into a broader rift between the United States and its European allies, with leaders and analysts warning of lasting implications for NATO and Europe's strategic future.

BERLIN, May 1 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to cut American troop deployments in Europe has intensified transatlantic tensions, exposing deep divisions over security, defense

Trump admin says Iran conflict 'terminated' - AP

Fri, 01 May 2026 20:27:01 GMT

The temporary truce with Tehran counts as the end of war, and no congressional approval is needed, the White House has reportedly said

The US-Israeli war on Iran has already been "terminated," and the Trump administration believes it does not need an extension from Congress to continue the fighting, the Assoc

Trump admin says Iran conflict terminated AP

Fri, 01 May 2026 20:27:01 GMT

The temporary truce with Tehran counts as the end of war, and no congressional approval is needed, the White House has reportedly said

The US-Israeli war on Iran has already been "terminated," and the Trump administration believes it does not need an extension from Congress to continue the fighting, the Associated Press has reported, citing sources.

The report comes as a deadline mandated b

Iran submits new proposal for talks with US via Pakistan, reports state media

Fri, 01 May 2026 18:39:38 GMT

Tehran [Iran], May 1 (ANI): Iran has submitted its latest proposal aimed at advancing negotiations to end the ongoing West Asia conflict with the US, days after the Islamic Republic submitted a fresh proposal through regional intermediaries to cease its military operations in the Strait of Hormuz, which is likely to get rejected by Washington.

According to the Iranian state media IRNA news agency, Tehran handed o

FSUI GS calls on govt to step up efforts as stranded Indian seafarers return from Iran amid West Asia conflict

Fri, 01 May 2026 18:32:29 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 1 (ANI): The Forward Seamen's Union of India (FSUI) on Friday urged the Union Government to intensify efforts to bring back Indian seafarers stranded in the West Asia region, which was in the middle of a major conflict between US-Israeli coalition forces and Iran, even as a fresh batch of returnees reached Mumbai after enduring weeks of hardship.

According to FSUI General Secreta

Bahrain expresses its categorical rejection of recent statements issued by Iran Foreign Ministry spokesperson

Fri, 01 May 2026 18:19:42 GMT

MANAMA, 1st May, 2026 (WAM) -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain expressed its categorical rejection of the recent statements issued by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

In a statement carried by Bahrain News Agency (WAM), the ministry said that the Iranian statement constitutes a blatant and unacceptable interference in the internal affai

UAE welcomes IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee decision demanding Iran cease attacks that threaten to pollute marine environment in Arabian Gulf region

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:10:16 GMT

ABU DHABI, 1st May, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates welcomes the decision of the International Maritime Organisation's (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee, to adopt a resolution during its 84th session, demanding that the Islamic Republic of Iran immediately cease attacks or threats against commercial and merchant vessels, critical port infrastructure and coastal civilian infrastructure, that threaten

Heres why Iran is sovereign and Germany is not

Fri, 01 May 2026 15:33:40 GMT

Tehrans resistance to the US exposes Berlins dependence, turning the war into a brutal measure of who rules and who obeys

Sovereignty,as defined in international law, is both crucial and complex. In the real shark-pool world of geopolitics, it is not hard to spot: if you have the ability to rule at home and resist attack from outside (any outside), then you are sovereign. Otherwise not. No except

Here's why Iran is sovereign and Germany is not

Fri, 01 May 2026 15:33:40 GMT

Tehran's resistance to the US exposes Berlin's dependence, turning the war into a brutal measure of who rules and who obeys

Sovereignty, as defined in international law, is both crucial and complex. In t

UAE calls for immediate, unconditional reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Fri, 01 May 2026 15:02:39 GMT

NEW YORK, 1st May, 2026 (WAM) -- Khalifa bin Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State, called for the immediate and unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and for Iran to be held fully accountable for its unlawful obstruction of international navigation, in his remarks before the United Nations Security Council High-Level Open Debate on "The Safety and Protection of Waterways in the Maritime Domain", whic

King of Bahrain condemns Iranian attacks, calls for unity

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:57:06 GMT

MANAMA, 1st May, 2026 (WAM) -- His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa said that the Iranian attacks that have targetted the Kingdom's security, stability, and the safety of its people exposed those who betrayed the nation and aligned themselves with the enemy.

According to Bahrain News Agency (BNA), in remarks to the media, His Majesty stressed that the nation comes above all and that the Kingdom of Bahrain is

"May Day Gift by Modi...": KTR demands immediate rollback of LPG price hike

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:48:10 GMT

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], May 1 (ANI): Working President of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) K T Rama Rao on Friday has demanded that the Central Government immediately roll back the steep hike in LPG cylinder prices, terming it an unprecedented burden on the poor and working classes.

Addressing May Day celebrations at Telangana Bhavan, KTR criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Central Government for inc

Iran FM accuses Pentagon of lies in revealing cost of war

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:43:00 GMT

Tehran [Iran], May 1 (ANI): Foreign Minister of Iran, Abbas Araghchi on Friday accused the Pentagon of distorting war costs on Iran. Araghchi said that the 'gamble' war has costed the US USD 100 billion.

In a post on X, he said, 'The Pentagon is lying. Netanyahu's gamble has directly cost America $100b so far, four times what is claimed. Indirect costs for U.S. taxpayers are FAR higher. Monthly bill for each Amer

Strait of Hormuz traffic drops by over 90%, fewer than 10 ships daily amid West Asia tensions

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:40:57 GMT

London [UK], May 1 (ANI): Shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz has seen a dramatic decline amid escalating tensions in West Asia, following US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory action in the region, with traffic falling by more than 90 per cent since the onset of the conflict, according to assessments by maritime security officials.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), a Royal N

Iran submits new proposal for U.S. peace talks via Pakistani mediators -- report

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:15:22 GMT

TEHRAN, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Iran has delivered a new proposal for peace talks with the United States to Pakistan, which is mediating the negotiations, the official IRNA news agency reported Friday.

The report said Iran submitted its latest negotiating proposal to Pakistan on Thursday night as part of efforts to end the conflict involving the United States and Israel.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei

"Always welcomed negotiations": Iran's Chief Justice says Tehran open to talks based on "logic and rationality"

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:21:44 GMT

Tehran [Iran], May 1 (ANI): Iran's Supreme Court Chief Justice Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei has asserted that Tehran has maintained a continuous channel for talks with the United States, despite the ongoing military tensions.

'We do not welcome war, but we are not afraid of it,' the Chief Justice remarked, according to the state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB). He further emphasised the co

"Absolutely NOT self-defence": Iran slams US military campaign as "act of aggression"

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:11:27 GMT

Tehran [Iran], May 1 (ANI): Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has hit out at the United States over its military campaign against the Islamic Republic, dismissing Washington's justification for the strikes.

In a post on social media, Baghaei condemned the US for its war of 'aggression' and challenged the narrative that the operations were a matter of 'self-defence'. To support his argument, he

Pakistan concedes vulnerability to global shocks, lacks "strategic oil reserves like India" to buffer soaring fuel prices

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:38:22 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], May 1 (ANI): Pakistan has conceded its severe vulnerability to the current global oil shock, admitting that the nation lacks 'strategic oil reserves like India', which have enabled New Delhi to mitigate the impact of escalating crude prices caused by Middle East hostilities.

The admission follows a surge in oil prices to USD 126 per barrel, the highest since 2022, as shipping remains obstruc

Atishi slams BJP over commercial LPG price hike, calls it "return gift" after polls

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:51:05 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Delhi Assembly, Atishi, on Friday criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the sharp increase in commercial LPG cylinder prices, calling it a 'return gift' to the public following the election cycle.

In a post on X, Atishi wrote, 'BJP's 'Return Gift' to the People! A massive 993 hike in commercial LPG cylinder prices. In Delhi, a cylinder w

Trump administration says US "not at war" with Iran as War Powers deadline expires

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:33:37 GMT

Washington, DC [US], May 1 (ANI): The administration of President Donald Trump has maintained that the United States is 'not at war' with Iran, even as the military engagement reaches a pivotal legal threshold under the War Powers Resolution, establishing a potential confrontation between the White House and Congress.

House Speaker Mike Johnson stated on Thursday that authorisation from Congress is not required a

"Mojtaba Khamenei in perfect health despite injuries": Iran Supreme Leader's key aide

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:32:35 GMT

Tehran [Iran], May 1 (ANI): Ayatollah Mohsen Qomi, Member of the Assembly of Experts and the Deputy for International Affairs in the office of the Supreme Leader of Iran, dismissed claims by the US on Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and said that the leader is healthy, Fars News Agency reported.

Qomi said that such tactics are used by the West to elicit their reaction and engage in rumour mongering.

Iran President, Parliament Speaker seek to dismiss FM Araghchi for following Revolutionary Guard directives: Report

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:22:45 GMT

Tehran [Iran], May 1 (ANI): Tensions within the Iranian leadership have reached a critical point as President Masoud Pezeshkian and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf reportedly seek the removal of Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. According to Iran International, a UK-based media outlet focused on Iranian affairs, the two leaders have accused Araghchi of bypassing the presidency to follow directives from the R

US ships tons of munitions and hardware to Israel

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:23:42 GMT

West Jerusalem must be prepared to resume attacks on Iran if necessary, Defense Minister Israel Katz has warned

The US has delivered 6,500 tons of munitions and equipment to Israel within 24 hours, West Jerusalem has said.

The announcement coincided with media reports claiming that the head of US Central Command, Brad Cooper, has briefed US President Donald Trump on a plan for the potential

Max Meizlish: Inside Mojtaba Khamenei's Global Kleptocracy

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:21:37 GMT

WASHINGTON -- The transition of power in the Islamic republic has long been whispered about in the corridors of Tehran, but the ascension of Mojtaba Khamenei in March as the country's third supreme leader -- following the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, in an air strike -- has fundamentally altered the nature of the Iranian state.

For years, Mojtaba was the ultimate known unknown -- a shadowy power broker who

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-CONGRESS-CEASEFIRE WITH IRAN-60-DAY CLOCK-PAUSE

Fri, 01 May 2026 07:48:23 GMT

(260501) -- WASHINGTON, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 30, 2026 shows the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., the United States. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday he believes the ceasefire with Iran "pauses" a 60-day clock on congressional authorization for war.

Hegseth made the remarks when asked by Democratic Senator Tim Kaine at a congressional hearing about whethe

Iran reportedly recovers buried munitions to rebuild strike capacity: US MEDIA

Fri, 01 May 2026 07:47:16 GMT

Tehran [Iran], May 1 (ANI): The Iranian government has stepped up operations to recover missiles and various munitions that were 'hidden underground or buried in rubble' following aerial bombardments by the United States and Israel, according to a report by NBC News.

Citing a US official and two additional sources acquainted with the situation, the report indicates that Tehran is leveraging the current cessation

Trump's upcoming China visit influences strategic options on Iran: Reports

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:22:48 GMT

Washington, DC [US], May 1 (ANI): Reports from American media suggest that President Donald Trump's forthcoming diplomatic mission to China is significantly influencing his strategic deliberations concerning the conflict in Iran.

According to NBC, an anonymous White House official indicated that the scheduled trip is among the various factors currently being considered by the President as he evaluates his militar

Air India Express reinstates operations in Gulf

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:17:41 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): Air India Express, India's first international value carrier, has announced the reinstatement of operations to Qatar and Bahrain, along with additional flights to the UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia, starting April 30.

Flights have resumed from major Indian metros and regional gateways, including Amritsar, Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kozhikode, Kannur, Lucknow, Mangaluru

"Iran will of course play World Cup matches in USA": FIFA president Gianni Infantino

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:07:17 GMT

Zurich [Switzerland], May 1 (ANI): FIFA President Gianni Infantino said that Iran will 'of course' take part in the upcoming FIFA World Cup and play their fixtures in the USA, and it is his responsibility to 'bring people together'.

Iran has qualified for the expanded 48-team tournament and is placed in Group G, alongside Belgium, New Zealand, and Egypt. As per the current schedule, their matches are slated to b

Arab nations complicit in "aggression" by hosting US-Israeli bases: Iran envoy to UN

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:05 GMT

New York [US], May 1 (ANI): Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has formally responded to a joint letter sent by six Arab states to the UN and the UN Security Council regarding the ongoing regional tensions.

The Iranian envoy hit back at the signatory states, alleging their complicity in military actions against Tehran. Iravani stated that those countries have participated i

Trump 'Not Satisfied' With New Iranian Peace Proposal

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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US President Donald Trump speaks with the media prior to departing from the the White House on May 1.

US President Donald Trump said he is "not satisfied" with a new Iranian proposal delivered by Tehran to Pakistan, which is acting as a mediator in talks with the U

Iran Delivers New Negotiation Plan To Pakistan

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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Iran has delivered a new negotiation proposal to Pakistan, which is acting as mediator in talks with the United States.

Irans state news agency IRNA reported that the Islamic republic handed over the text of its latest plan on the evening of April 30, as part of efforts to end the ongoing conflict and advance diplomatic talks with

Trump 'Not Satisfied' With 'Messed Up' Iranian Leaders' Proposal

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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US President Donald Trump speaks with the media prior to departing from the the White House on May 1.

US President Donald Trump said he is "not satisfied" with a new Iranian proposal delivered by Tehran to Pakistan, which is acting as a mediator in talks with the United States.

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CENTCOM briefs Trump on new plan of strikes on Iran: Axios report

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:14:21 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 1 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Thursday received a briefing on new plans of strikes on Iran by the CENTCOM, Axios reported.

Two US officials told Axios that the briefing by CENTCOM Commander Brad Cooper and Chairperson of the Joint Chiefs lasted for around 45 minutes.

Earlier on Wednesday (local time), Axios reported that the new possible military operations indicate US's will

"Why shouldn't I?": Trump weighs troop cuts in Italy, Spain amid Iran conflict

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:06:08 GMT

Washington, DC [US], May 1 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has hinted at a potential withdrawal of American military personnel from Italy and Spain, launching a scathing critique of both nations regarding their positions on the persisting conflict with Iran. The move has further exacerbated the widening diplomatic chasm between Washington and its traditional European partners.

Addressing the media at the Oval Of

UN chief Guterres warns Hormuz Strait disruption could lead to "global recession"

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:03:18 GMT

New York [US], May 1 (ANI): United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has urged the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, saying that the longer it is choked, 'the higher the cost to humanity.'

'My message is clear: Open the Strait. Let all ships pass. Let the global economy breathe again,' he said on Thursday.

The world may face the 'spectre of a global recession' if the freedom of navigation through

Iran embassy slams "fabricated" UK terror claims, warns of potential "false flag" operations

Fri, 01 May 2026 03:27:34 GMT

London [UK], May 1 (ANI): The Iranian Embassy in London has hit back at what it describes as a 'fabricated negative media environment' within the United Kingdom, dismissing claims that suggest Tehran is connected to recent violent occurrences across the country.

In an extensive statement shared via social media platform X, the diplomatic mission asserted that 'such baseless accusations against [the] Islamic Repub

'Fix your country first': Trump says German Chancellor doing "terrible job" amid differences over Iran

Fri, 01 May 2026 01:57:15 GMT

Washington [US], May 1 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is doing a 'terrible job' back at home, asking the latter to focus on the domestic problems as the rift between the two intensifies over the handling of the conflict in Iran.

At an executive order signing event in The Oval office, Trump said, 'The German chancellor is doing a terrible job.

Iran Prez says US naval blockade of ports an "extension of military ops"; US CENTCOM directs 44 commercial vessels to turn around

Fri, 01 May 2026 01:56:14 GMT

Tehran [Iran], May 1 (ANI): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has criticised 'continued' military and economic pressure against Iran, saying actions being carried out under the guise of a US naval blockade of its ports amount to an extension of hostilities against his country.

In a post on X on Thursday, Pezeshkian said, 'The world has witnessed Iran's tolerance and conciliation. What is being done under the gu

No need for Congressional approval as ceasefire pauses Iran war 60-day clock: US War Secy

Fri, 01 May 2026 01:36:09 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 1 (ANI): US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Thursday (local time) told lawmakers that the Trump administration does not currently need congressional authorisation to continue military actions related to Iran, arguing that a ceasefire effectively pauses legal war powers deadlines, according to CNN reporting from a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing.

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Trump says only "couple of other people" know real status of Iran talks

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:52:28 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 1 (ANI): US President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran are progressing behind closed doors and insisted that only a small circle inside his administration knows the true status of the talks.

Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on Thursday (local time), Trump said, 'Nobody knows what the talks are, except myself and a couple of other people.'

The president acknowledged u

"Iran is dying to make a deal, I don't call it a war": Trump

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:04:11 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 1 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) made a series of claims about Iran, its internal situation, and ongoing Washington's actions there, asserting that American intervention has prevented mass executions and significantly degraded Iran's military capabilities.

Speaking during an executive order signing event in the Oval Office, Trump said Iran had carried out mass ki

Merz better focus on ending Ukraine conflict Trump

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:08:12 GMT

The remark follows the German chancellors criticism of US strategy in the Iran war

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz should focus on resolving the Ukraine conflict and deal with problems at home instead of questioning Washington's strategy in the war against Iran, US President Donald Trump has said.

Trump was responding to the chancellor's comment on Monday that the US was being "humiliated"

Merz better focus on ending Ukraine conflict - Trump

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:08:12 GMT

The remark follows the German chancellor's criticism of US strategy in the Iran war

Trump was r

US military wants untested hypersonic missiles deployed against Iran - Bloomberg

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:46:41 GMT

The US Central Command has reportedly requested the repeatedly delayed Dark Eagle missiles be deployed in the Middle East

The US Central Command has requested that long-delayed Dark Eagle hypersonic missiles be deployed to the Middle East, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. &n

FIFA boss: No changes to Iran's World Cup schedule

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:40:23 GMT

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed that Iran will play its originally scheduled World Cup matches this summer in the United States.

Infantino made the announcement during his opening remarks Thursday at the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, B.C., one day after members of Iran's delegation to the congress were denied entry into Canada.

'Of course,

Iran Parliament Speaker says Tehran will secure Persian Gulf, end US "interference" through control of Hormuz

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:14:29 GMT

Tehran [Iran], April 30 (ANI): Iran's Parliament Speaker MB Ghalibaf on Thursday said that Tehran will ensure the security of the Persian Gulf and end what he described as US 'presence and interference' by exercising control over the Strait of Hormuz amid geopolitical tensions due to the Islamic Republic's recent confrontation with Washington and the power struggle between the two sides over the virtual control of the

Need to sustain doctrinal change displayed by Op Sindoor in threats posed by terrorism, say experts

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:04:32 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): Operation Sindoor again established India's new doctrine that it will not differentiate between the government sponsoring terrorism and the masterminds of terrorism and this should be sustained in the future irrespective of the enemy, experts said on Thursday.

Speaking during a session of ANI National Security Summit 2.0, Tilak Devasher, a former Member of the NSA advisory boar

Iran's Supreme Leader says "new chapter emerging" for Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz after US' "shameful failure" in the region

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:35:48 GMT

Tehran [Iran], April 30 (ANI): Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba on Thursday said a 'new chapter is emerging' for the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, following what he described as the 'shameful failure' of the United States in the region amid geopolitical tensions due to the Islamic Republic's recent confrontation with Washington and the power struggle between the two sides over the virtual control of the

Von der Leyen under fire over double standards (PHOTOS/VIDEO)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:23:45 GMT

EU lawmakers have accused the Commission president of inconsistency in foreign policy and failing to curb soaring energy costs

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has come under fire again in the European Parliament, as lawmakers are accusing her of double standards in foreign policy and failing to shield EU citizens from soaring energy costs.

MEPs from multiple factions voic

Trump renews call for Netanyahu pardon Axios

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:15:48 GMT

The US president has for months been urging his Israeli counterpart Isaac Herzog to absolve the prime minister, who is facing corruption charges

US President Donald Trump has called on his Israeli counterpart Isaac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is facing charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust.

Indicted in 2019, Netanyahu has pleaded not guilty and denied an

Ukrainian commander reveals drone defense hit-rate

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:58:30 GMT

Most of Kievs 300 anti-drone units have not registered a single kill, according to the man responsible for their deployment

More than half of Ukraine's drone-interceptor crews haven't been able to take down a single Russian UAV over an entire year, a senior Ukrainian air force commander has revealed. The disclosure comes amid Kiev's push to market its anti-drone expertise to Gulf nations and the

Iran ready to continue path of diplomacy if U.S. stops "maximalist" approach -- Iranian president

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:45:23 GMT

TEHRAN, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday that Iran is ready to continue the path of diplomacy if the U.S. "maximalist" approach stops, according to the official news agency IRNA.

Pezeshkian made the remarks in a phone call with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, while stressing that the U.S. "maritime piracy" against Iranian ships must be "explicitly" condemned and br

Future of Persian Gulf will be without America: Iran's Supreme Leader, says no place for foreign aggressors except "depths of its waters"

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:54:58 GMT

Tehran [Iran], April 30 (ANI): Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on Thursday said that the future of the Persian Gulf would be free from American presence, asserting that foreign forces would have no role in the region except 'in the depths of its waters'.

According to a message by the Iranian Supreme Leader issued on the occasion of Persian Gulf Day, reported by state broadcaster Islamic Republic

The UAEs OPEC gambit: Clever power play or road to chaos

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:46:18 GMT

Abu Dhabis break with the oil cartel is less about barrels than power testing Riyadh, helping Trump, and redrawing Gulf alliances

Although the United Arab Emirates has tried to present its upcoming exit from OPEC and the wider OPEC+ framework as part of its sovereign energy strategy and long-term economic planning, its timing and regional context suggest that this is a political act.

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Iran's Supreme Leader vows security in Strait of Hormuz, says will "eliminate hostile enemy's abuses of this waterway"

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:43:02 GMT

Tehran [Iran], April 30 (ANI): Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on Thursday asserted that Tehran will ensure security in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and counter what he described as hostile activities in the region amid geopolitical tensions due to the Islamic Republic's recent confrontation with the US and the power struggle between the two sides over the virtual control of the strategic w

Pentagon lowballing Iran war cost - CNN

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:29:10 GMT

The $25 billion figure given to Congress excludes the rebuilding of US bases damaged in Iranian strikes, sources have told the outlet

The Pentagon's latest cost assessment of the war against Iran is a lowball figure that does not include the extensive damage to US military bases during the conflict, CNN has reported,

Pentagon lowballing Iran war cost CNN

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:29:10 GMT

The $25 billion figure given to Congress excludes the rebuilding of US bases damaged in Iranian strikes, sources have told the outlet

The Pentagon's latest cost assessment of the war against Iran is a lowball figure that does not include the extensive damage to US military bases during the conflict, CNN has reported, citing three people familiar with the matter.

On Wednesday, senior Pentago

NATO states would have joined 'like vultures' if US succeeded in Iran - expert

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:23:06 GMT

America is not prepared for a second round of attacks on Tehran, Zorawar Daulet Singh has told RT India.

The NATO states would have joined the US and Israel in their war on Iran "like vultures" if Washington had succeeded in the initial days, an Indian strategic affairs expert has said.

Indian equities close deep in red as Sensex falls 582 points, Nifty closes below 24,000 mark

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:38:53 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): The Indian benchmark indices concluded Thursday's session with significant losses following a volatile day of trading dominated by global pressures. The BSE Sensex shed 582.86 points, or 0.75 per cent, to settle at 76,913.50. Simultaneously, the NSE Nifty 50 slipped 180.10 points, or 0.74 per cent, to end the day at 23,997.55.

At the time of filing this report, Brent Crude Oil f

Trump projects himself as peacemaker, but acts are opposite, says expert

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:37:50 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): Foreign Affairs expert Waiel Awwad said on Thursday that US President Donald Trump's claims of being a peacemaker sharply contrast with his actions on the ground.

Awwad, in a conversation with ANI, said that his actions in Venezuela, Iran, and laxity in the Ukraine-Russia war have cost many lives.

'While he presents himself as a man of peace who opposes the regime-change p

US cable outlines new construct to control Strait of Hormuz media

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:26:31 GMT

The loosely defined initiative will reportedly be pitched to foreign governments by the State Department

The US is set to pitch foreign governments on a new initiative for controlling the Strait of Hormuz, with participation explicitly excluding "adversaries" Russia and China, according to media reports.

The proposal was outlined in a cable sent on Tuesday by Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Mideast in Pictures: Iranians pledge allegiance to new supreme leader at mass rallies

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:15:14 GMT

TEHRAN, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Tens of thousands of Iranians took to the streets on Wednesday in mass rallies across the country to pledge allegiance to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and demonstrate national unity.

In the capital Tehran, people marched from Imam Hossein Square to Azadi Square, waving Iranian flags and holding pictures of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and the new leader.

A pavilion wa

Do Americans back the Iran war Pentagon chief vs. polls

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:55:36 GMT

Pete Hegseth has dismissed US lawmakers quagmire talk, even as data shows broad opposition to the conflict

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has stated that Americans support the US operation against Iran, a claim that stands at odds with multiple national surveys showing most adults in the nation oppose the conflict.

The war, which began with a US-Israeli bombing campaign in February and wa

Do Americans back the Iran war? - Pentagon chief vs. polls

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:55:36 GMT

Pete Hegseth has dismissed US lawmakers' "quagmire" talk, even as data shows broad opposition to the conflict

Persian Gulf not theater to impose foreign will: Iranian President

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:35:48 GMT

Tehran [Iran], April 30 (ANI): Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday highlighted that the Persian Gulf is not an arena for imposing foreign wills, taking a jibe at the United States amid the stand-off regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

Pezeshkian, on the occasion of the Persian Gulf National Day, said that any attempt to impose a blockade and maritime restrictions against Iran is doomed to failure.

"Chic!" Macron replies to King Charles' 'Americans speaking French' jibe

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:33:44 GMT

Paris [France], April 30 (ANI): French President Emmanuel Macron has responded to King Charles III's jibe at US President Donald Trump where the King 'mocked' his belittling of European Allies.

The King, during his visit to the US, said in an address, 'You recently commented, Mr President, that if it were not for the United States, European countries would be speaking German. Dare I say that if it wasn't for us,

Opinion: Who pays for the war?

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:15:19 GMT

The U.S. administration vowed that Iran would "pay a big price." Yet the first measurable price has been paid by Washington: the Pentagon reports that U.S. military spending on the war has already reached 25 billion U.S. dollars.

It is American taxpayers who are footing the bill. Beyond the official ledger, the fallout is harder to count but easier to feel in daily life: higher fuel prices, rising transport costs

Ukraine Strikes Deep Inside Russia Amid Talks Of Temporary Cease-Fire

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:49:09 GMT

Ukraine has hit an oil facility and industrial site in Russia's Perm region, roughly 1,500 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, according to Russian officials, as US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, discussed a potential temporary cease-fire aimed at pausing the four-year war in Ukraine.

An industrial site in Russia's Perm region has been attacked by a Ukrainian drone, the loca

BJP Spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill requests MEA intervention to help stranded Sikh couples in Tehran

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:53:02 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): BJP Spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill said on Thursday, requested the Ministry of External Affairs to assist several elderly Iranian Sikh couples stranded at a Gurudwara in Tehran, stating that a Mahaan Air flight scheduled from Tehran to India on May 5 is reportedly not allowing them to board without clearance from the Government of India.

He also urged intervention from External A

US aircraft carrier likely to exit Middle East as Iran talks stagnate: Report

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:37:39 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 30 (ANI): A US aircraft carrier, alongwith its strike group is likely to vacate the West Asia region in a few days, CBS reported, citing confirmation by a top US official on Wednesday (local time).

The USS Gerald R Ford, which will be leaving the Middle East, is one of the three US carriers in the region, as per CBS News. This development comes even as US President Donald Trump has refus

Oil spikes to highest price since 2022

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:37:26 GMT

The jump follows reports of Donald Trump being ready to continue the blockade of Iranian ports for months

The price of Brent crude oil rose to $126 on Thursday as US-Iran talks stalled and reports that US President Donald Trump may extend the blockade of Iranian ports.

It hit $126.3 for the first time since March 2022, when the Ukraine conflict escalated. Prices later eased to $125.30. The

"Bhay bin hoye na preet": Defence Minister calls Op Sindoor "manifestation of deterrence," hails indigenous defence capabilities

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:34:42 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday noted that a powerful deterrence is essential for peace and stability in international relations.

Addressing the ANI National Security Summit 2.0, the Union Minister said that preparation during Operation Sindoor and the credibility of India's indigenous weapons are manifestations of New Delhi's deterrence.

Giving the mantra of 'B

US shifted from 'managing world's energy' to 'disruption': IRGC

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:27:33 GMT

Tehran [Iran], April 30 (ANI): The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that the Trump administration shifted from the strategy of 'managing the world's energy' to 'disruption', and Iran has now become the center of the 'coalition against disruption.'

The IRGC said that the disruption project was launched by the US to contain China, Russia and Europe.

In a post on X, the IRGC said, 'The Trump admin

Dalal Street tumbles as crude tops USD 120; Nifty slips 278 pts, Sensex down 914 pts in opening

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:33:54 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 30 (ANI): The domestic stock markets opened under heavy selling pressure on Thursday as Brent crude oil futures surged above USD 120 per barrel, denting investor sentiment amid continued uncertainty in West Asia.

The Nifty 50 index opened at 23,899.20, falling 278.45 points or 1.15 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 76,582.24, down 914.12 points or 1.18 per cent.

Pentagon reveals 25 bln USD cost on Iran war, mostly on munitions

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:15:20 GMT

U.S. war on Iran has cost about 25 billion U.S. dollars so far, a Pentagon official told Congress -- the first public tally.

Most spending has gone to munitions.

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Trump Welcomes UAE Decision To Leave OPEC

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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Trump Welcomes UAE Decision To Leave OPEC

US President Donald Trump welcomed the decision by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries(OPEC).

"I think it's great," Trump said at a news conference, calling UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan "very smart" and saying "he maybe wants to go his own way."

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Pezeshkian Says US Naval Blockade Will Ultimately Fail

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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Iranian President Says US Naval Blockade 'Doomed To Failure'

Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian said on April 30 that the US naval blockade of Iranian ports is contrary to the interests of regional countries and will ultimately fail.

In a written message read by government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani at a meeting marking Persian Gulf National Day, Pezeshkian said the securit