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Vance says US to pursue Iran nuclear deal regardless of Israel’s position

The United States says it will continue pursuing a nuclear agreement with Iran despite Israel’s stance. Vice President JD Vance emphasized that Washington’s priority is securing a long-term settlement with Tehran.

Donald Trump booed by the crowd during the anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals

Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem as he became the first sitting president to attend an NBA Finals game.

Pakistani, Lebanese military chiefs discuss regional security amid Israeli attacks on Lebanon

Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Lebanese Armed Forces Commander Rodolphe Haykal held talks in Rawalpindi focused on regional security and military cooperation.

Trump says US helicopter pilots who went down in Strait of Hormuz are fine

President Donald Trump said the crew of a U.S. Apache helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz has been rescued safely. The incident occurred amid a fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel and ongoing efforts to reach a broader U.S.-Iran agreement.

Iran and Israel halt hostilities, warn tit-for-tat strikes could resume: As it happened

Israel and Iran have halted tit-for-tat strikes after the worst escalation in tensions since the April ceasefire. Both sides, however, have warned that attacks could quickly resume, with Tehran saying its operations will restart if the IDF continues its attacks. 

Netanyahu has ‘no choice’ on Iran deal – Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will have no choice but to accept any deal the US reaches with Tehran, President Donald Trump has said, declaring that he “calls the shots.”

Trump threatened Netanyahu with withdrawal of support – Axios

US President Donald Trump threatened to withdraw support for Israel during a tense phone call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Axios reported on Monday.

Iran Warns of Wider Regional Escalation After Beirut Strike and Missile Retaliation

Israel’s strike on Beirut activated the “first phase” of a broader response by...

Earthquake of magnitude 7.8 strikes off southern Philippines, 15 feared killed

A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Mindanao in the southern Philippines, killing at least 15 people and triggering tsunami warnings across several countries. Authorities are still assessing damage as aftershocks continue to shake the region.

Clashes in Pakistan-administered Kashmir kill 11 ahead of protest

Clashes in Pakistan-administered Kashmir left 11 people dead and more than 70 injured as police and paramilitary forces moved to disperse protesters ahead of a planned lockdown. The violence erupted near a hospital morgue where tensions escalated after the death of a protester in police firing.

Trump says will urge Netanyahu not to retaliate against Iranian missiles: Axios

US President Donald Trump said Sunday he will call Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to urge him not to retaliate against Iranian missile strikes on Israel, news outlet Axios reported.

Israel and Iran trade strikes, threatening to drag region back to war

Israel and Iran traded fire early Monday in retaliatory strikes that threatened to drag the wider Middle East back into a regional war.

Trump storms out of tense, rain-plagued NBC interview

President Donald Trump lasted through probing questions about his Iran war strategy and repeated weather disruptions during an interview with US broadcaster NBC -- but angrily stormed out when confronted over his unfounded claims of election fraud.

US military says it shot down Iranian missiles, drones launched toward Gulf allies, Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military said it shot down Iranian ballistic missiles and drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf Arab allies on Friday, while striking some of the Islamic Republic’s coastal surveillance radar sites in response

Trump says he wants his new acting director of national intelligence to cut the office

President Donald Trump said Friday that he wants his new acting director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, to cut the office, which has already been significantly scaled back during his second term.

Elon Musk lauds Pakistan, seeks similar justice system in the West

Elon Musk praised Pakistan's judicial system after the Lahore High Court (LHC) upheld the death sentences of two men convicted in the motorway gang-rape case and rejected their appeals.

How can the Middle East Protect its Future Economic Interests?

The recent US-Israel-Iran conflict has exposed the vulnerabilities of the Middle East’s security architecture and highlighted the need for the Gulf region to reduce dependence on external powers by pursuing deeper economic integration and regional cooperation.

Israel bombs Lebanon as Hezbollah rejects ‘shameless surrender’

Israeli strikes in southern and eastern Lebanon have injured and killed dozens of civilians, less than 24 hours after West Jerusalem and Beirut agreed to a US-mediated ceasefire proposal.

Germany fails to win UN Security Council seat for first time ever

Germany has failed to win a temporary seat on the UN Security Council for the first time, losing a General Assembly vote to Austria and Portugal. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called the outcome “a real disappointment,” after Berlin had won all six of its previous bids.

Hezbollah must withdraw from Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon – US

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a renewed ceasefire that requires the militant group Hezbollah to stop firing and withdraw from southern Lebanon, according to a joint statement released after US-mediated talks at the State Department on Wednesday.

Israel’s defence minister says military operations in Lebanon will continue despite ceasefire

Israel has announced it will keep troops in southern Lebanon and continue military operations despite a newly brokered ceasefire. The decision has sparked criticism at home and raised fresh doubts about whether the truce can hold.

Netanyahu faces plunging support in north Israel as voters demand tougher Lebanon stance

The growing voter backlash is complicating ceasefire efforts and increasing political pressure ahead of national elections.

Trump acknowledges calling Netanyahu ‘crazy’ and says Israel is complicating peace talks with Iran

President Donald Trump acknowledged a heated phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, expressing frustration over the continued fighting in Lebanon.

Trump says Iran talks could yield result this weekend

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that talks with Iran are going "very well" and could yield results over the coming weekend.

Israel, Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire, boosting hopes for Iran deal

Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire to end hostilities, the Trump administration said on Wednesday, in a boost to hopes for a broader deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran.

In blow to Trump, US House votes for measure that would end Iran war

The Republican-led US House of Representatives approved a resolution on Wednesday to block President Donald Trump from continuing the war against Iran, reflecting growing concern among members of his party about the three-month-old conflict.

Ukraine strikes oil terminal in St Petersburg as Putin’s ‘Davos’ gets under way

Ukrainian drones struck an oil terminal and naval base in St Petersburg just hours before Vladimir Putin’s high-profile economic forum began. The attack highlights Kyiv’s expanding reach deep inside Russia as the war continues with no end in sight.

How the Iran War Exposed the Limits of India’s Strategic Autonomy

The 2026 Iran war exposed the limits of India’s strategic autonomy, revealing that New Delhi could no longer balance competing relationships in the Middle East as effectively as it once did.

Saudi Arabia’s Non-Oil Sector Grows at Fastest Pace in Three Months Despite Regional Uncertainty

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector recorded its strongest growth in three months during May, supported by rising domestic demand and smoother supply chains. However, businesses remain cautious as geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns continue to weigh on confidence.

Iran Warns of Stronger Weapons and Decisive Retaliation After Kuwait Attack

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says the country is more prepared than ever for a renewed conflict with the United States and Israel. The warning comes after attacks in Kuwait and fresh clashes around the Strait of Hormuz intensified regional tensions.