April 28 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia will host an exceptional meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council in Jeddah on Tuesday, the first in-person meeting of Gulf leaders since their states became a front in the Iran war two months ago. A Gulf official, speaking on condition of
According to the report, more than 1,800 healthcare facilities have been destroyed or damaged across the Strip, about 70 percent of medical equipment has been depleted and at least half of essential medicines are unavailable
April 28 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that Israel's purchase of grain from occupied Ukrainian territory "stolen" by Russia "cannot be legitimate business" and that Kyiv was readying sanctions against those attempting to profit from it.
DUBAI, April 28 (Reuters) - Iran's top security body has approved a temporary scheme for businesses to access the global internet with fewer restrictions, a government spokesperson told Iranian media on Tuesday, after the authorities had imposed a blackout since the start of
HELSINKI, April 28 (Reuters) - Some U.S. defence equipment deliveries to Europe are being delayed because of the war in the Middle East, the presidents of Finland and Estonia said on Tuesday. • Finnish President Alexander Stubb said some U.S. stock is being delivered elsewhere
By Raghed Waked and Zohra Bensemra BEIRUT, April 28 (Reuters) - It has been nearly two months, but Rabih Khreiss still has trouble recognising his new life. The father-of-nine could once put food on the table through his car workshop in southern Lebanon, but is now barely
A 21-year-old man pleaded guilty on Tuesday in an Austrian court over a jihadist plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert, which led to shows by the US megastar in the Alpine nation being scrapped in 2024. Three dates in Swift's record-breaking "Eras" tour were cancelled in the
By Karen Lema and Nestor Corrales MANILA, April 28 (Reuters) - The Philippines is not worried about any reduction in U.S. deterrence capabilities in the Indo-Pacific due to the war in the Middle East, its defence secretary said on Tuesday, although he warned China could try and
STOCKHOLM, April 28 (Reuters) - Sweden is issuing an early warning of a potential shortage of jet fuel stemming from the war in the Middle East, Energy Minister Ebba Busch said on Tuesday. "This is based on the Energy Agency's assessment," Busch told a press conference. Sweden
The latest developments in the Middle East war: - US mulls Iran proposal - The White House said Monday it was examining Iran's latest proposal to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, two months after a US and Israeli offensive sent shockwaves through the global economy. President
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, April 28 (Reuters) - The European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged partner countries in Southeast Asia on Tuesday not to turn to Russia for oil supplies as they try to cope with widespread fuel shortages caused by the Middle East conflict. The
DUBAI, April 28 (Reuters) - Iran is ready to share its defensive weapons capabilities with "independent countries, especially members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)", Deputy Defence Minister Reza Talaei-Nik said on Tuesday, according to Iranian state media. Iran
By Federico Maccioni DUBAI, April 28 (Reuters) - Iran warned last week that submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz were a vulnerable point for the region's digital economy, raising concerns about potential attacks on critical infrastructure. The narrow waterway, already a
According to the report, the war is expected to result in a loss of 120 billion cubic meters of natural gas by the end of the decade. Israel is one of the countries that has not been directly harmed by the closing of the Strait of Hormuz, due to its domestic supply
Iran's latest proposal would set aside discussion of Iran's nuclear program until the war is ended and disputes over shipping from the Gulf are resolved. That is unlikely to satisfy the U.S., which says nuclear issues must be dealt with from the outset
By Ammu Kannampilly and Olivia Le Poidevin NAIROBI/GENEVA, April 28 (Reuters) - For Somalia's malnourished children, already suffering the twin catastrophes of looming famine and radical cuts in foreign aid, the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran means more than soaring petrol pump
By Nandita Bose and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, April 28 (Reuters) - Britain's King Charles will address the U.S. Congress on Tuesday with a message of unity between the United Kingdom and the United States, promoting the "special relationship" at a time of differences
Oil prices jumped and stocks sank Tuesday as Donald Trump weighed an Iranian proposal that would reportedly re-open the Strait of Hormuz and end the eight-week-old war. Investors were also gearing up for key central bank meetings and earnings reports from Wall Street giants
Oil prices edged up and stocks wavered Tuesday as Donald Trump weighed an Iranian proposal that would reportedly re-open the Strait of Hormuz and end the eight-week-old war. Investors were also gearing up for key central bank meetings and earnings reports from Wall Street
Turkey's economy wasn't ready for the Israeli-American war on Iran and is still dealing with its fall-out – but Erdogan sees the crisis as an opportunity for his country to become a regional energy market center and to provide an alternative to shipping lanes in the Persian Gulf
By Parisa Hafezi and Steve Holland DUBAI/WASHINGTON, April 28 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is unhappy with the latest Iranian proposal on resolving the two-month war, a U.S. official said, dampening hopes for a resolution to the conflict that has disrupted energy
By Steve Holland and Christian Martinez WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - A U.S. official said on Monday that President Donald Trump is unhappy with an Iranian proposal because it did not address Iran's nuclear program. "He doesn't love the proposal," the U.S. official said,
By Jasper Ward April 27 (Reuters) - Afghanistan is at risk of losing more than 25,000 female teachers and health workers by 2030 if the Taliban-led country's restrictions on girls' education and women's employment are not lifted, according to a new UNICEF report released on
By David Brunnstrom April 27 (Reuters) - The United States and Iran clashed at the United Nations on Monday over Tehran's nuclear program and its selection to be one of dozens of vice presidents at a month-long conference to review the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
MOSCOW, April 27 (Reuters) - Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov held talks in Kyrgyzstan on Monday with Iran's Deputy Defence Minister Reza Talaei-Nik, state-run TASS news agency reported. Belousov reiterated Russia's longstanding position that the Iran war should be
France said Monday that Iran must be ready to make "major concessions" to end a crisis, as countries piled pressure on Tehran at a UN session on its control of the key Strait of Hormuz. "There can be no lasting solution to this crisis unless the Iranian regime agrees to major
April 27 (Reuters) - Iraq's alliance of Shi'ite political blocs, the Coordination Framework, on Monday named Ali al-Zaidi as its nominee for the post of prime minister, said a coalition statement. Iraq's President Nizar Amedi invited Zaidi on Monday evening, the nominee of the
The proposal would postpone negotiations over Iran's nuclear program in an attempt to break the deadlock.
The revocations were carried out under legal provisions allowing the state to strip nationality from individuals whose actions are deemed to threaten national security.
Iraq’s newly elected president nominated businessman Ali al-Zaidi as the country’s prime minister-designate on Monday, after he was endorsed by the country’s main Shia alliance.“President Nizar Amede has tasked Ali al-Zaidi, the candidate of the largest parliamentary bloc, with
Ali al-Zaidi, who leads a bank accused of money laundering, received support from previous nominee Nouri al-Maliki and incumbent Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, though it remains unclear whether the Trump administration will approve of him.
Britain’s King Charles III arrived in Washington Monday for a high-stakes state visit aimed at salvaging frayed ties with Donald Trump, amid extra-tight security following an attack on a gala dinner attended by the US president.Tensions over the Iran war have rocked the
On Monday, Iran floated a phased cease-fire plan delaying nuclear talks as Trump met with his national security team after scrapping an envoy visit over the weekend
VALLETTA, April 27 (Reuters) - Malta will hold a parliamentary election on May 30, Prime Minister Robert Abela said on Monday, calling the vote a year before his current five-year term expires. Abela said in a televised message that with the coming months expected to be
France’s top diplomat said Monday that Tehran must be ready to make “major concessions” in talks to end the Middle East crisis triggered by the US-Israeli war with Iran.“There can be no lasting solution to this crisis unless the Iranian regime agrees to major concessions and a
WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump discussed a new Iranian proposal on resolving the war with Tehran with his top national security aides on Monday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters. Answering questions at a briefing, Leavitt
US President Donald Trump met with his top security advisors Monday to discuss an Iranian proposal that would reportedly re-open the Strait of Hormuz as broader negotiations over the war continue, the White House said.When asked about the reported plan - which would see both
The White House on Monday blamed what it called a “left-wing cult of hatred” for a shooting at a gala correspondents dinner in Washington attended by President Donald Trump.Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the incident, for which a suspect is due in court on Monday, was
Newly released data shows Ankara’s military spending hit $30 billion, while Saudi Arabia remained the region’s top spender and Israel’s outlays declined in 2025.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun rejects Hezbollah’s criticism of talks with Israel, insisting negotiations are aimed at ending hostilities and saying “treason” is taking the country to war for external interests.
The head of the UN's maritime agency said Monday there was "no legal basis" for imposing any fees for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Shipping through the narrow strait has been strangled since the US and Israel attacked Iran in late February. Iran has sealed off
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said that the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 has continued to deliver “qualitative achievements” despite global volatility.He stressed that despite global fluctuations and the economic and political turbulence that has shaped the regional and
FRANKFURT, April 27 (Reuters) - Five people appeared in court in Stuttgart on Monday on charges of causing about 1 million euros ($1.17 million) of damage at the German site of an Israeli defence company, the court said. Prosecutors say the defendants, aged 25 to 40, trespassed
The top US diplomat said Monday that it would be unacceptable for Iran to “decide who gets to use an international waterway,” referring to the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran’s attempts to establish a new status quo.Iran has said it would unblock the strait as part of a deal with
Signatories of the landmark nuclear non-proliferation treaty began a meeting Monday at the United Nations as fears of a renewed arms race escalate, with atomic powers again at loggerheads over safeguards. In 2022, during the last review of the treaty considered the cornerstone
Bahrain has revoked the citizenship of 69 people over what it described as sympathy with Iran’s hostile acts and collaboration with foreign entities, the kingdom’s interior ministry said in a statement.The ministry said that the 69 people included accused individuals and their
April 27 (Reuters) - Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Monday that Tehran was looking into U.S. President Donald Trump's request for negotiations, according to a post on the minister's Telegram account. He told reporters in Russia that Trump requested negotiations
MOSCOW, April 27 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in St. Petersburg on Monday and told him he hoped the Iranian people would weather what he described as a "difficult period" and that peace would soon prevail.
April 27 (Reuters) - Mortar and rocket attacks launched by Pakistan against neighbour Afghanistan killed four people on Monday and injured 70 more, Afghan Taliban's Deputy Spokesperson Hamdullah Fitrat said in a post on X. Pakistan, however, dismissed the claims as a "blatant
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi headed to Russia following visits to Pakistan and Oman over the weekend as talks with Washington are at a standstill.