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Trump says Iran 'should wave the white flag of surrender'

World Published 05 May, 2026 09:08pm

Trump says Iran 'should wave the white flag of surrender'

US president claims Tehran’s forces are weakened, says Iran privately seeks a deal despite public posturing

Iran standoff could leave Trump worse off than before he went to war

World Published 05 May, 2026 07:55pm

Iran standoff could leave Trump worse off than before he went to war

Trump faces political fallout as war goals remain unmet and economic pressures mount

US and Bahrain push UN-backed action for Hormuz as Washington seeks maritime coalition

World Published 05 May, 2026 06:23pm

US and Bahrain push UN-backed action for Hormuz as Washington seeks maritime coalition

US shares coalition proposal for post-conflict Hormuz

Israeli court extends detention of two Gaza flotilla activists until May 10

World Published 05 May, 2026 06:08pm

Israeli court extends detention of two Gaza flotilla activists until May 10

Two activists detained from flotilla, 100 released in Greece

Ceasefire with Iran is not over, Hegseth says

World Updated 06 May, 2026 09:42am

Ceasefire with Iran is not over, Hegseth says

Thousands of mariners stranded as US enforces blockade, and Iran denies ship crossings

Iran claims expanded maritime zone stretching to UAE ports

World Published 05 May, 2026 05:33pm

Iran claims expanded maritime zone stretching to UAE ports

New area shown on Iranian map would give Tehran control over Fujairah and Khorfakkan, Gulf state's only remaining oil export routes

Strait of Hormuz situation ‘unbearable’ for US, says Iran

World Published 05 May, 2026 03:33pm

Strait of Hormuz situation ‘unbearable’ for US, says Iran

Parliament Speaker Qalibaf warns Tehran has ‘not even started yet’ amid Hormuz tensions

Iran a threat to Gulf security, says UAE official

World Published 05 May, 2026 03:00pm

Iran a threat to Gulf security, says UAE official

Presidential Adviser Dr Anwar Gargash labels Tehran an ‘aggressor’ in the Gulf region

US prepared for visa sanctions on China over migrants issue

World Published 05 May, 2026 11:37am

US prepared for visa sanctions on China over migrants issue

Washington threatens travel restrictions if Beijing fails to repatriate Chinese nationals in US illegally

UAE tells private sector investing at home is 'no longer an option'

World Updated 05 May, 2026 12:31pm

UAE tells private sector investing at home is 'no longer an option'

Make it in Emirates 2026 opens with focus on localisation, investment push and industrial expansion

Trump’s approval rating hits new low as poll shows rising economic concerns

World Updated 05 May, 2026 12:35pm

Trump’s approval rating hits new low as poll shows rising economic concerns

New survey links falling support to Iran war and rising cost of living pressures ahead of midterms

Nine workers die in Colombia coal mine explosion

World Published 05 May, 2026 11:11am

Nine workers die in Colombia coal mine explosion

Methane buildup suspected as authorities report multiple injuries and safety concerns at site

US intelligence: Iran’s nuclear capacity unchanged despite war

World Published 05 May, 2026 10:41am

US intelligence: Iran’s nuclear capacity unchanged despite war

Assessments indicate recent strikes have not significantly delayed Tehran’s nuclear plan

Gap co‑founder Doris Fisher dies at 94

World Published 05 May, 2026 09:57am

Gap co‑founder Doris Fisher dies at 94

Retail pioneer helped build global clothing brand from a single store

Blast at fireworks factory in China's Hunan kills 21, Xi calls for probe

World Published 05 May, 2026 09:38am

Blast at fireworks factory in China's Hunan kills 21, Xi calls for probe

Xi Jinping orders probe after explosion at fireworks plant in Changsha

Iran blames 'American adventurism' for Fujairah port fire

World Published 05 May, 2026 09:36am

Iran blames 'American adventurism' for Fujairah port fire

Iran accuses Washington of reckless military behaviour in the Strait of Hormuz

South Korea to probe ship fire in Strait of Hormuz, Trump blames Iranian attack

World Published 05 May, 2026 09:33am

South Korea to probe ship fire in Strait of Hormuz, Trump blames Iranian attack

Seoul to investigate cause as fire hits cargo vessel and tensions rise in key oil route

No military solution to political crisis: Iran

World Published 05 May, 2026 09:04am

No military solution to political crisis: Iran

Abbas Araghchi credits Pakistan for mediation efforts and warns the US against escalation

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