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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has urged US President Donald Trump to reconsider plans for large-scale military strikes against Iran, according to Axios.The appeal was made during a phone call on Saturday, with MBS pressing Trump to pursue de-escalation rather than launch a major offensive. Sources familiar with the matter said the Saudis expressed concern and sought clarity about
Donald Trump announced that the United States and Israel have agreed to suspend planned strikes on Iran after reaching the parameters of a deal that includes the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran’s nuclear threat. The decision follows intense regional pressure and marks a significant pause in escalating hostilities.President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that
Cyberattacks targeting water supply systems across the United States have widened to affect at least seven states, according to a report by The New York Times. Federal officials and cybersecurity experts confirmed that multiple incidents caused operational disruptions at affected facilities.Authorities reassured the public that there is no evidence drinking water has been contaminated or rendered
Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Qatar have formally welcomed the announcement of US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace roadmap, describing it as a historic step but insisting that genuine peace requires the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.The draft plan, released on Thursday, sets out a phased process to begin within 14 days of approval
Labour veteran is said to relish role that requires careful negotiation of Trump and impending G20 leadershipExtraordinarily, given the importance of geopolitics, the office of foreign secretary has sometimes appeared a consolation prize in British pol…
External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Friday emphasised that attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers must be avoided under any circumstance during a telephonic conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi.The two leaders discussed the evolving security situation in West Asia, with India reiterating its deep concerns over the ongoing hostilities.In a post on
Two members given ‘stern warnings’ after concert and barred from returning, with band also excluded from performing in Singapore again, say authoritiesBritish trip-hop band Massive Attack has been barred from performing in Singapore after an investigat…
Donald Trump has declared a breakthrough in negotiations over the disarmament of Hamas in Gaza and the withdrawal of Israeli forces, but Israeli government officials have voiced scepticism over the deal.Lucy Hough speaks to Julian Borger, the Guardian’…
A drone strike that damaged two gas tankers in Egyptian waters has renewed energy security concerns about the Suez Canal and the Sumed pipeline.These routes have been vital for Saudi Arabian oil exports since the beginning of the Iran war, offering alternatives to the increasingly dangerous Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb.The attack occurred at Egypt’s port of Damietta, located on a branch of
Iran has claimed responsibility for a major strike on US assets in Jordan, stating that three F-35 fighter jets were destroyed and three more heavily damaged at Al-Azraq Air Base.The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said its Aerospace Force launched ballistic missiles at the deployment ramp and maintenance facilities where the aircraft were stationed. According to Iranian state media,