Eight Arab and Muslim-majority countries, including Egypt and Saudi Arabia, jointly condemned the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem by thousands of Israeli settlers and far-right groups, including a minister, under police protection. They called it an unlawful attempt to alter the status quo.
The US military has launched another wave of strikes on Iran, escalating tensions after a previous round of attacks. The US claims Iran is threatening freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran interprets a recent Memorandum of Understanding differently, leading to disputes over ship passage.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi stated that lasting peace and stability in the Middle East are impossible without an independent Palestinian state, with East Jerusalem as its capital. He emphasized that normalizing ties with Israel hinges on ending the occupation of Palestinian territories.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi stated that lasting peace and stability in the Middle East are impossible without an independent Palestinian state, with East Jerusalem as its capital. He also emphasized that normalizing ties with Israel hinges on ending the occupation of Palestinian territories.
An oil tanker was struck by an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire. The incident occurred on Monday, approximately 8 nautical miles east of Limah, Oman. No casualties or environmental damage were reported, and authorities are investigating.
Indirect technical talks between Iran and the US in Doha concluded without a breakthrough on lasting peace, but saw "positive progress" on establishing a communication channel and the release of $6bn in frozen Iranian funds, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan. Discussions also touched on the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program.
UK motorists saw the fastest monthly drop in diesel prices in June, falling 17p a litre, according to RAC. Prices have nosedived since the US-Iran conflict ended, with further drops expected by the AA, though still higher than pre-conflict levels.
Asian economies are expected to exercise caution in buying Iranian oil despite a 60-day sanctions waiver, weighing compliance, financial risks, and potential US-Tehran hostilities. This comes as global markets seek cheaper energy, but refiners view the waiver as too short for complex legal requirements.
Vice President JD Vance's trip to Switzerland for Iran peace talks was delayed, raising questions about a recently signed memorandum of understanding to end the Middle East conflict. Israel continues to bombard Lebanon despite the agreement.
A US-Iran memorandum of understanding aims to end a costly war and reopen sea lanes, but faces significant challenges, particularly from Israel, which has not signed on and could derail the fragile peace deal.
Donald Trump signed an "Islamabad MOU" at the Palace of Versailles with French President Emmanuel Macron. Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif announced the deal, which includes Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the US lifting its naval blockade. Analysts suggest the US made greater concessions due to its desire to end the war.
President Trump announced a "permanent" agreement with Iran aimed at ending a war, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and preventing nuclear proliferation. He warned Tehran of severe bombing if the terms are not met.
A tentative US-Iran agreement to end a 3-month war may cool Middle East tensions, but oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz face a slow recovery. Analysts predict weeks to months for normal supply, with mine clearance and security assurances key.
A tentative US-Iran agreement to end a 3-month war is expected to cool Middle East tensions. While oil prices fell, normal flows through the Strait of Hormuz, crucial for global oil trade, may take weeks or months to resume due to shipping bottlenecks and mine clearance.
A tentative US-Iran agreement to end a 3-month conflict is expected to cool Middle East tensions. While oil prices dipped, the Strait of Hormuz, crucial for global oil trade, faces a slow recovery, potentially taking weeks or months to normalize flows.
Lebanon is cautiously optimistic following a US-Iran brokered ceasefire agreement, but Israeli officials express defiance, casting doubt on its effectiveness. While some Lebanese return home, destruction and displacement remain widespread, with past ceasefires failing to bring lasting peace.
Armenia's Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan and Azerbaijani President's aide Hikmet Hajiyev held a working meeting in Yerevan to discuss the Armenian-Azerbaijani peace agenda. They emphasized the importance of ongoing dialogue for regional peace and stability and exchanged views on trust-building measures between civil societies. The next meeting will be held in Azerbaijan.
Russia's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated that the settlement conditions for Ukraine proposed by the UK, Germany, and France are unacceptable. She criticized the 'Zelensky formula' and accused European leaders of promoting militarization rather than peace, citing EU diplomat Kaja Kallas's remarks about Europe not being a neutral mediator.
U.S. Central Command announced Tuesday it intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones, and conducted defensive strikes in response to attempted attacks. Iran's actions have further threatened a fragile ceasefire in the region.
The US and Iran are on the brink of war after a US fighter jet was downed over Iran, with both sides exchanging threats and accusations.
US drivers face prolonged high gas prices, with experts suggesting a return to pre-war levels could take months or years due to damaged infrastructure and supply chain issues, even if peace is declared soon. Current prices are $4.55 nationally, with potential to reach $5.
Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Albert Khorev expressed readiness to assist Pakistan's efforts in resolving the Iran-US conflict, aiming for lasting peace in the Persian Gulf region.
Iran aims for lasting peace, stated government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani, following a 40-day conflict with the US and Israel. Despite a US-announced ceasefire, Iran prioritizes its own interests.
The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia agreed on Thursday to pursue trust-building measures to advance a fragile ceasefire and establish peace, after rare talks over last year’s deadly fighting between the two neighbours. Troops remain deployed on both sides of their long-disputed 817km (508-mile) border after battles in July and December when skirmishes quickly escalated into air strikes and heavy exchanges of artillery and rockets. The Philippines, which is hosting Asean meetings on the island...
