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US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that time is running out for a deal, saying 'there won't be anything left' if Tehran does not act fast. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that Tehran sees no need to respond to Trump's social media threats, focusing instead on national interests.
A drone strike near the UAE's Barakah nuclear power plant caused a fire but no radiation leak or injuries, authorities said. The UAE's foreign ministry called the incident a 'dangerous escalation' without naming a culprit, as speculation points to Iran amid stalled ceasefire negotiations.
Reports indicate the Trump administration has encouraged the UAE to become more directly involved in the conflict with Iran, with discussions reportedly including the seizure of Iran's Lavan Island. The UAE and Saudi Arabia have conducted secret strikes against Iranian targets in response to Iranian attacks, while the UAE has sought to coordinate with Gulf neighbors.
Israel launched airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday, killing six people including three paramedics, despite a 45-day extension of a ceasefire agreed a day earlier. The strikes triggered new displacement and raised fears of a return to full-scale war, while Hezbollah claimed attacks on Israeli troops and diplomatic efforts remain fragile.
Hezbollah has escalated drone warfare against Israel, using small FPV drones and fiber-optic technology to evade defenses. The Israeli military struggles to counter these attacks, with reports of casualties and strategic threats.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Netherlands has elevated bilateral ties to a strategic partnership, focusing on semiconductors, trade, and renewable energy. The visit highlights India's push to diversify its supply chains beyond China and attract European investment.
A missile strike on a Kyiv apartment building killed 24 people, including three children, prompting vows of retribution from President Zelenskyy and a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on Russian infrastructure. The strike was part of Russia's largest aerial assault on Ukraine since the war began, damaging over 180 sites across the country.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in New Delhi that Washington has sent messages indicating openness to continued talks, yet Tehran remains distrustful of US intentions. He welcomed potential help from China and other nations, while noting that Pakistan's mediation is facing difficulties.
During their Beijing summit, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed the Strait of Hormuz should remain open to ensure global energy supplies, with Xi offering to help broker an end to the Iran conflict. China's foreign minister reiterated Beijing's call for a ceasefire and early reopening of the strategic waterway, as Iran urged BRICS nations to condemn US-Israeli actions.
Samsung Electronics' largest labor union said it will proceed with a major strike planned for next week, rejecting the company's proposal to resume talks without preconditions. The union demands fixed performance bonuses tied to 15 percent of operating profit from the semiconductor division, while management proposed maintaining the current system with alternative calculations. The strike, set to last 18 days, could disrupt production at the world's largest memory chipmaker.
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the UAE, the two nations signed agreements on defence, energy, and shipping, including a strategic defence partnership and pacts on petroleum reserves and LNG supply. The visit also saw the announcement of $5 billion in UAE investments in India, amid regional tensions with Iran.
The UAE is accelerating construction of a second pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, doubling export capacity through Fujairah by 2027. The move follows the blockade of the waterway amid the US-Israel-Iran war, which has disrupted global energy supplies and prompted Japan to secure alternative supply routes.
Debris from the airborne objects that struck the HMM Namu in the Strait of Hormuz has arrived in South Korea for analysis. The government has yet to identify the objects or the perpetrators, though officials have pointed to a possible Iranian origin. Meanwhile, the shipowner has finalized plans to repair the vessel in Dubai.
US President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping produced little agreement on ending the Iran war. While China reiterated its opposition to the conflict and its diplomatic efforts, no concrete deal emerged, and the war continues with heavy casualties and ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump has warned that he will not be 'much more patient' with Iran's leadership, saying Tehran can either make a deal or 'get annihilated.' He also said China's Xi Jinping promised not to send weapons to Iran, while reports indicate the US and Israel are preparing for possible joint attacks.
US Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper told lawmakers that US-led strikes severely degraded Iran's military, setting back its defense industry by 90%. Lawmakers questioned the effectiveness of the campaign amid reports Iran retained significant missile and drone capabilities.
As the Middle East war enters its third month, the Brics grouping faces sharp internal divisions, with members Iran and the UAE at odds. Analysts argue that despite its lack of cohesion, Brics remains significant as a platform for emerging economies seeking greater autonomy in global governance.
Russian officials at the KazanForum highlighted Oman's growing role in regional logistics amid the Strait of Hormuz closure, proposing expanded trade, transport corridor development, and tourism between the two countries.
Pakistan's Foreign Office and Interior Ministry have denied reports of large-scale deportation of Pakistani workers from the UAE, affirming that bilateral ties remain strong. Officials cited mutual trust, a $8 billion trade volume, and a 2.2 million-strong diaspora as evidence of the relationship's resilience.
Russian officials at the KazanForum highlighted an 86% surge in halal exports over five years, reaching $388 million in 2025, while acknowledging heavy reliance on Saudi Arabia. A separate agreement with the UAE aims to expand Russian food promotion in the Emirates.