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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,
Iran is set to receive between 300 and 400 Chinese-made QW-12 and FN-16 shoulder-fired air-defence missile systems within weeks, in a deal worth $60–70 million, Reuters reported.The procurement underscores Tehran’s urgent effort to rebuild short-range defences amid its ongoing war with the United States and Israel, while raising questions about China’s role despite official denials.Iran is
The United States and Iran exchanged missile barrages on Thursday, reigniting fears of a wider war in the Middle East and dimming hopes for a quick resolution to the five‑month conflict.The renewed fighting followed a brief pause over the weekend that had raised expectations among mediators of possible diplomatic progress. Instead, the resumption of strikes has spread instability across the
An explosion struck a US‑owned liquefied natural gas vessel at Egypt’s Damietta Port on Wednesday after a drone attack, raising fears that the Middle East conflict is expanding into new energy hubs beyond its traditional Gulf theatre.According to maritime security firm Ambrey, the blast occurred during cargo discharge operations at the port. The UK‑based company identified the ship as the US‑