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Kiren Rijiju lauds Indian Hajj Mission for winning two prestigious Labbaytum Awards from Saudi Arabia for excellence in Hajj coordination and communication.
Retired US Army Colonel Douglas Macgregor says pro-Israel billionaires could withdraw support from Trump if he ends Persian Gulf military operations.
UAE's Thani Al Zeyoudi speaks at Eurasia Economic Forum in Kazakhstan, highlighting trade routes, logistics, and $33.3B non-oil trade with EAEU.
Iran says no final understanding reached on ceasefire, rejecting Trump’s claims. Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei warns against external pressure amid nuclear and maritime disputes.
Iran's FM Araghchi says final agreement with US hinges on Washington abandoning excessive approach and contradictory positions. Trump to decide on peace deal.
President Trump announces emergency Situation Room meeting to decide on a multi-part peace deal with Iran, demanding nuclear disarmament and Hormuz Strait opening.
Global air passenger demand fell 3.4% in April 2026 due to the Middle East war. IATA reports steep decline for Middle Eastern carriers.
Druze volunteers in Israel report ongoing violence in Syria's Sweida province, rejecting claims of a ceasefire. Over 600 volunteers provide aid as attacks continue.
Iran intercepts a US drone near Bushehr, fires warning shots at vessels, and retaliates against US strikes amid escalating tensions.
Nearly 2,000 ships await Gulf transit as Strait of Hormuz tensions disrupt shipping. US Treasury Sec. Bessent says market resilient, oil prices may fall.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says oil prices could fall rapidly once Gulf shipping disruptions ease, citing ample supply and US energy dominance.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says President Trump will not accept a 'bad deal' with Iran, demanding Iran give up enriched uranium and open Strait of Hormuz.
Israel's Electricity Authority reports renewable energy production 1.6 times higher than coal in 2025, with record connections and reduced emissions despite war.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum receives Eid Al-Adha well-wishers at Za'abeel Majlis in Dubai, joined by senior officials and dignitaries.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says kinetic action and economic pressure forced Iran to negotiate its nuclear programme, as a 60-day MoU nears final approval.
US Treasury Secretary Bessent says Oman assured no plans to toll Strait of Hormuz with Iran, calling it a 'non-starter' after Trump threatened action.
Iran's Ali Bagheri says Tehran seeks a just global order that negates hegemony, warns Strait of Hormuz cannot be a source of insecurity for Iran.
Israel strikes 135 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon over 24 hours. IDF says 12 nationals killed since ceasefire. Hezbollah violations continue.
Foreign expert warns of major escalation as US blocks Strait of Hormuz, with 20 warships enforcing blockade and Trump threatening Oman.
US Central Command confirms Iran launched a ballistic missile at Kuwait, intercepted by Kuwaiti forces. Ceasefire violation amid ongoing US-Iran hostilities.
