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Trump says ‘we’re talking’ to Iran but it’s not ‘ready’ for deal to end war

US President Donald Trump said Sunday that the United States was in discussions with Iran as the war enters its third week but that Tehran was not ready for a deal to end it.

Michael B. Jordan battles his way to Oscar for ‘Sinners’

Michael B. Jordan on Sunday won the best actor Oscar for playing twins confronted with pure evil in vampire race fable "Sinners" -- tortured fighters typical of the roles director Ryan Coogler has repeatedly created for him.

Iran military says regional facilities used by outlawed TV channel could be targeted

Iran's military has warned countries in the region against cooperating with the London-based TV channel Iran International, saying media infrastructure used to support the channel would be placed on its list of targets.

Afghan govt says four civilians killed by Pakistan shelling

Three children and a woman were killed by Pakistani shelling in eastern Afghanistan overnight between Sunday and Monday, Afghan officials said.

Dubai airport flights disrupted after nearby drone fire, one killed in Abu Dhabi

Missiles and drone attacks hit across the UAE on Monday, with a drone-related incident sparking a fuel tank fire near Dubai airport that disrupted travel, while a missile killed a civilian in Abu Dhabi.

No peace until US moves out of Persian Gulf – senior Iranian official

For the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US to conclude, the latter must withdraw its military forces from the Persian Gulf, according to a member of the advisory board of Iran’s supreme leader.

India comments on Strait of Hormuz talks with Iran

Talks with Iran are the most “effective way” to restart the passage of ships through the crucial Strait of Hormuz, Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has said.

Donald Trump Threatens to Delay China Visit as He Pressures Beijing Over Strait of Hormuz Crisis

Donald Trump has suggested he could postpone his planned visit to China if Beijing does not support efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Donald Trump Pressures Allies to Deploy Warships to Strait of Hormuz as Tensions Escalate

Donald Trump has called on multiple countries to send naval forces to secure the Strait of Hormuz as regional tensions intensify.

Benjamin Netanyahu Appears in Public Video After Iranian Media Spread Death Rumours

In the clip, Netanyahu jokes with an aide about the rumours while drinking coffee, saying he is “crazy about coffee” and “crazy about my people

Trump administration lashes out at CNN over Iran war

The Pentagon and White House slammed CNN over its Iran war coverage Friday -- with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth saying he looked forward to an ally of President Donald Trump taking over the news network.

Iranian leaders determined to prove Islamic republic’s staying power

Iran's leaders are seeking to show the staying power of their near half-century old clerical-based system and prove that it can withstand the killing of its longtime ruler and war with United States and Israel, analysts said.

Iranian media reports no damage to Kharg oil infrastructure after US strike

No oil infrastructure was damaged in US strikes on Kharg Island, Tehran's crude export hub in the Gulf, Iranian media reported on Saturday.

Pakistan says thwarted Afghan Taliban ‘drone attacks’

President Asif Ali Zardari said on Saturday the Afghan Taliban had "crossed a red line" by launching what the military called "rudimentary drones" against civilian targets in Pakistan.

Iran says museums and historic sites damaged in war

Iran's cultural heritage and tourism ministry said Saturday at least 56 museums and historic sites across the country have been damaged, as the Middle East war entered its 15th day.

Hamas urges Iran to stop ‘targeting neighbouring countries’

Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas on Saturday called on Iran to refrain from targeting neighbouring countries, while affirming Tehran's right to defend itself against Israel and the United States.

Iranian Missiles Damage Six US Air Force Tankers at Saudi Base: Report

Six US Air Force tanker aircraft were damaged in an Iranian missile strike at a Saudi air base, according to reports citing US officials.

North Korea Fires 10 Ballistic Missiles Amid US-South Korea Military Drills

Japan confirms missiles landed outside its economic zone, with no reported damage. Tensions rise amid global conflicts in the Middle East and concerns over missile defense relocations.

US Strikes Iran’s Kharg Island, Threatening Key Oil Export Hub

Iran vows retaliation, escalating tensions near the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for international oil flows.

Iran’s new supreme leader vows to keep Hormuz shut, Netanyahu issues threat

In his first public comments since becoming Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on Thursday asked neighbouring Arab countries to shut U.S. bases “as soon as possible”

Dubai building hit by debris from attack: media office

A building in central Dubai was hit by debris from an intercepted attack, the government media office said on Friday, after blasts shook the Middle East financial hub.

US refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq: US military

An American KC-135 aerial refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq while a second plane involved in the incident landed safely, the US military said Thursday.

Afghanistan says six civilians killed in Pakistan strikes

Afghan authorities said on Friday that Pakistan attacks on Kabul and border provinces killed four people in the capital and two in the east, the latest deadly clashes in the long-running conflict.

Trump threatens ‘deranged scumbags’ after US suffers aircraft loss

US President Donald Trump has vented anger over media coverage of the war on Iran, claiming observers could “incorrectly think that we are not winning.”

Iran hacking group claims attack on US medical company

An Iran-linked hacking group claimed responsibility Wednesday for a cyberattack on US medical technology giant Stryker, saying it had extracted 50 terabytes of data in retaliation for military strikes on Iran.

Luxury Hotels in Dubai Offer Deep Discounts Amid Travel Disruptions

Dubai hotels are offering discounted staycation deals for UAE residents as international travel slows due to regional conflict and flight cancellations.

Iran threatens prolonged war as Trump says it is near defeat

Iran warned it could wage a prolonged war with the United States and Israel that would "destroy" the world economy, even as US President Donald Trump said late Wednesday the Islamic republic was facing imminent defeat.

Iran signals it will hit US, Israeli economic and tech targets

Iran's military vowed on Wednesday to launch strikes against US and Israeli economic interests in the region, including banks, while an Iranian news agency listed tech giants as possible "future targets".

Kuwait Attack Leaves Dozens of US Troops With Burns, Brain Trauma and Shrapnel Wounds

Dozens of U.S. service members were seriously injured after an Iranian drone strike targeted a U.S. tactical operations center in Kuwait early in the war. Several troops remain hospitalized across military medical centers in the U.S. and Europe.

Oil tops $100 as Iran attacks offset IEA stockpile release

Oil soared above $100 and stocks sank Thursday as Iran's fresh attempts to hit supplies in the Middle East and threats to bring down the global economy overshadowed a record release of strategic crude by the International Energy Agency.