Politics

Iran, Saudi FMs stress diplomacy in phone call amid regional tensions

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan have held a phone call in which both sides emphasised the importance of continued diplomacy and regional cooperation, according to Iranian media.

06 May 2026-12:47
UAE’s Fujairah port cleared of oil tankers after reported strikes

The UAE’s strategic Fujairah port has reportedly been emptied of oil tankers, with maritime tracking data indicating a disruption to crude loading operations and expectations of a further decline in oil exports next month.

06 May 2026-11:59
The real reason Trump doesn’t want Congress to vote on war

Thursday marked 60 days since the start of Trump’s failed war in Iran. The US Constitution (Article I, Section 8) gives Congress the power “To declare War,” and the War Powers Resolution of 1973 — enacted over Nixon’s veto — mandates that troops be withdrawn within 60 days unless Congress extends the deadline or declares war.

06 May 2026-11:24
Why Michelle Obama is "frustrated" by Barack’s post-presidency life

Barack Obama has said that the continued political fallout from the rise of Donald Trump has created “genuine tension” in his marriage to former First Lady Michelle Obama.

06 May 2026-11:14
China calls for ceasefire in West Asia as Iran’s FM holds talks in Beijing

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for a complete ceasefire in West Asia during talks in Beijing with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, describing the situation in the region as a “decisive turning point”, according to Iranian media.

06 May 2026-10:56
Iran will never submit to coercion, threats or bullying will lead nowhere, says President

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned the United States against what he described as coercive policies aimed at extracting concessions from Tehran, saying Iran will not submit to pressure or threats.

06 May 2026-10:21
Pro-Iran hacker group taunts US over bounty, urges focus on Epstein case

A pro-Iran hacker group known as Handala has issued a sarcastic statement responding to a US government bounty for information on its members, claiming it has grown stronger and urging Washington to focus on other cases instead.

06 May 2026-10:01
Iran FM spokesman lambasts X over removal of verification badge

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei has criticised X for what he described as “selective censorship” after the platform removed his blue verification badge despite an active premium subscription.

06 May 2026-09:45
Trump says Iran conflict could last 3 more weeks

Donald Trump said the conflict involving Iran could continue for another two to three weeks, while asserting that the United States has already achieved military success.

05 May 2026-17:40
UAE reportedly deporting thousands of Pakistani workers amid Iran tensions

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates are reportedly carrying out a large-scale deportation campaign targeting Pakistani workers, with allegations that tens of thousands have been expelled, their bank accounts frozen, and their savings confiscated amid heightened regional tensions following recent US-Israeli actions against Iran.

05 May 2026-16:04