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US President Donald Trump, left, has tasked special envoy Steve Witkoff,right, to resolve key issues of American interest in the Middle East, including efforts to curb Iran's nuclear programme. AFP

US envoy Witkoff heading to Oman for fourth round of Iran nuclear talks

President Donald Trump's special envoy says emphasis is on Tehran 'voluntarily' relinquishing weapons-grade enrichment

Fourth Iranian arrested in London amid investigations into 'state plot'

Iran to ‘open gates of hell' if US or Israel attack, IRGC chief warns

Israel threatens to act against Iran like it has done to Hamas and Hezbollah

US-Houthi truce sidelines Israel as Gulf states push for de-escalation

Iran rejects reports of plot against Israeli embassy in London

US set to begin using 'Arabian Gulf'

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Ahmad Manasra was arrested at the age of 13 and later convicted of attempted murder. AFP

Teenage trauma: Palestinian's ordeal goes on despite release from Israeli jail

Indian Air Force's Rafale fighter jets. At least one was said to have been shot down by an advanced Chinese-made JL-15E air-to-air missile. Reuters

Sky sniper: Chinese missiles change aerial combat in India-Pakistan conflict

A cyclist rides past a hoarding outside the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. Pakistan's showpiece PSL tournament is postponed. AFP

Remaining PSL cricket fixtures postponed as IPL suspends league for one week

Millions of Sudanese people have been displaced from their homes due to a conflict now in its third year. EPA

InterviewFunding for Sudan almost 90% short of target, warns UNHCR official

The UAE's Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al Hashimy arrives for the BRICS foreign ministers' meeting at Itamaraty Palace in Rio de Janeiro, Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (AP Photo / Bruna Prado)

CommentA self-assured UAE is playing a balancing role in a dynamic world

Israel's security cabinet voted to intensify military operations in Gaza and call up of tens of thousands of extra reservists. Bloomberg

Beyond the HeadlinesWhat’s at risk under Israel’s planned Gaza offensive?

People wait outside Restaurante Botin, founded in 1725, 300 years ago. Getty

CommentWhat the undying fire at the world's oldest restaurant teaches us

A trader looks at a screen with stock information at the Dubai Financial Market. Led by the UAE, the Gulf region is moving rapidly to deepen international trade ties. EPA

AnalysisThe Gulf’s post-tariffs playbook: trade, industry and China

Ahmad Manasra was arrested at the age of 13 and later convicted of attempted murder. AFP

Teenage trauma: Palestinian's ordeal goes on despite release from Israeli jail

Indian Air Force's Rafale fighter jets. At least one was said to have been shot down by an advanced Chinese-made JL-15E air-to-air missile. Reuters

Sky sniper: Chinese missiles change aerial combat in India-Pakistan conflict

A cyclist rides past a hoarding outside the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. Pakistan's showpiece PSL tournament is postponed. AFP

Remaining PSL cricket fixtures postponed as IPL suspends league for one week

Millions of Sudanese people have been displaced from their homes due to a conflict now in its third year. EPA

InterviewFunding for Sudan almost 90% short of target, warns UNHCR official

The UAE's Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al Hashimy arrives for the BRICS foreign ministers' meeting at Itamaraty Palace in Rio de Janeiro, Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (AP Photo / Bruna Prado)

CommentA self-assured UAE is playing a balancing role in a dynamic world

Israel's security cabinet voted to intensify military operations in Gaza and call up of tens of thousands of extra reservists. Bloomberg

Beyond the HeadlinesWhat’s at risk under Israel’s planned Gaza offensive?

People wait outside Restaurante Botin, founded in 1725, 300 years ago. Getty

CommentWhat the undying fire at the world's oldest restaurant teaches us

A trader looks at a screen with stock information at the Dubai Financial Market. Led by the UAE, the Gulf region is moving rapidly to deepen international trade ties. EPA

AnalysisThe Gulf’s post-tariffs playbook: trade, industry and China

Ahmad Manasra was arrested at the age of 13 and later convicted of attempted murder. AFP

Teenage trauma: Palestinian's ordeal goes on despite release from Israeli jail

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A handout picture released by the Huthi-affiliated branch of the Yemeni News Agency SABA on May 6, 2025, shows a burning airplane at Sanaa international airport after Israel's military warplanes struck Yemen's rebel-held capital Sanaa. Israel's military said its warplanes struck Yemen's rebel-held capital Sanaa on May 6, "fully disabling the airport", the latest retaliation for a missile attack by the Iran-backed Huthis on Israel's main airport. (Photo by SABA / AFP) / == RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / HO / SABA" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS ==

Israel strikes Yemen's Sanaa airport in response to Houthi attack

Netanyahu dragging US into Middle East 'disaster', says Iranian foreign minister

An aircraft takes off from Ben Gurion Airport, near Tel Aviv, with the aftermath of the Houthi missile strike in the foreground. EPA

Iran denies aiding Yemen Houthis after Israel airport attack

Iran unveils new ballistic missile and vows to respond if attacked

Two arrested after Iran port blast

Syria's presence at Arab summit is essential, Iraqi PM says

Iran 'more determined than ever' to reach fair agreement with US

Iran and the US held the third round of nuclear talks in Muscat, Oman, on April 26. EPA

US-Iran nuclear talks set for Saturday postponed, says Oman

Negotiations scheduled for Saturday pushed back for logistical reasons

From fantasy to reality: Tehran eyes soft power pivot

Hegseth warns Iran against supporting Houthis

Today's cartoonShadi's take on Iran's coming meeting with European powers

US announces sanctions on companies involved in trading Iranian oil

CommentIran's tragic port blast is putting its societal divisions on pause

Interview'Israeli sabotage cannot be ruled out in port blast'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran will meet UK, Germany and France on eve of talks with the US in Rome on Friday. Reuters

Iran to meet European powers on eve of further nuclear talks with US

France, UK and Germany are signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal

Man executed in Iran for espionage ties to Israel

Customs back to normal after Iran port explosion

Iran port blast blamed on 'negligence'

Israel intercepted Iranian planes sent to rescue Assad, claims Netanyahu

Iran says it repelled 'extensive and complex' cyber attack

Houthis attack US aircraft carrier after strikes that killed dozens

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also spoke about the pager attacks against Hezbollah last year. AFP

Israel intercepted Iranian planes sent to rescue Assad, claims Netanyahu

Prime Minister says Israeli F-16s forced Iranian planes en route to Damascus to turn back

Iran says it repelled 'extensive and complex' cyber attack

Houthis attack US aircraft carrier after strikes that killed dozens

Iran's Pezeshkian visits injured victims of port blast that killed 40

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