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World Updated 12 May, 2026 08:17am

Trump says will discuss US arms sales to Taiwan with Xi

US president predicts Beijing won't seize the island, but acknowledges China is just ‘67 miles’ away

World Published 11 May, 2026 10:15pm

UK slaps sanctions on 12 Iran-linked people, entities

Travel bans and asset freezes target shadow banking network accused of laundering billions for Tehran

World Published 11 May, 2026 10:09pm

Under-threat UK PM Starmer vows to prove 'doubters' wrong

Facing revolt from 48 Labour MPs and disastrous local election losses, Britain's PM fights to keep his job

World Published 11 May, 2026 10:00pm

World's 'largest energy shock' may last into 2027: Saudi Aramco CEO

Warns of ‘unprecedented’ one-billion-barrel supply loss as Hormuz blockade drags on

World Published 11 May, 2026 09:45pm

Trump to suspend US gas tax as Iran war spikes prices

Federal fuel levy to be halted ‘till it's appropriate’ — but Congress must act first

World Updated 11 May, 2026 10:02pm

Trump declares Iran ceasefire on 'life support'

US president calls Tehran's counterproposals ‘garbage’ and vows ‘complete victory’ as naval escorts weigh on Hormuz

World Published 11 May, 2026 07:44pm

No end to war in sight as Iran and US reject talks terms

Trump slams Tehran's counteroffer as ‘totally unacceptable’, while Iran demands an end to the US blockade and release of its frozen assets

World Published 11 May, 2026 02:07pm

Iran war not over until uranium removed: Netanyahu

Iran’s missile programme and proxy support remain key concerns, says Israeli leader

World Updated 11 May, 2026 05:14pm

Dozens evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship in Tenerife

Infected cruise ship passengers flown home for quarantine after three deaths linked to hantavirus

World Published 11 May, 2026 01:26pm

Iran calls US demands ‘unreasonable,’ defends response

Baghaei stresses Iran will pursue diplomacy, but will not shy away from defending itself

World Published 11 May, 2026 01:21pm

China studies Iran war lessons for possible US conflict over Taiwan

Beijing reviews Middle East war to assess US tactics and Taiwan risks

World Published 11 May, 2026 12:42pm

South Korea condemns attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz

Seoul demands investigations and response after vessel comes under fire

World Published 11 May, 2026 12:34pm

Israeli strikes kill three people in Gaza, testing fragile ceasefire

Among the dead are two police officers; violence continues despite ceasefire

World Published 11 May, 2026 12:11pm

Turkish Airlines plane evacuated after smoke from landing gear in Kathmandu

All 288 on board safely evacuated; airport briefly closed for one hour

World Published 11 May, 2026 11:27am

British paratroopers lead airdrop onto Tristan da Cunha for suspected hantavirus case

Emergency air-drop delivers doctors, paratroopers and supplies amid suspected hantavirus case

World Published 11 May, 2026 10:41am

Iran tightens control over Strait of Hormuz with new shipping rules

Toll system and stricter regulations imposed on global shipping route amid rising tensions

World Published 11 May, 2026 10:19am

Trump and Xi set for talks spanning Iran, nuclear, trade and AI

Both leaders hold their first face-to-face meeting in over six months amid strained ties

World Published 11 May, 2026 10:00am

Netanyahu wants to wean Israel off US military support

Israeli leader says ‘absolutely’ time to reset US-Israeli financial relationship

World Published 11 May, 2026 09:41am

US-Iran standoff: Key hurdles to a comprehensive agreement

Divergent demands on nuclear plan, Hormuz control, and sanctions relief keep talks at a standstill

World Published 11 May, 2026 09:09am

Iran dismisses Trump’s response, reaffirms own priorities

Tehran says Trump’s reaction is of no importance; no one is working to appease the US president

World Updated 11 May, 2026 11:44am

Thailand's former PM Thaksin Shinawatra released from prison

Ex-PM released on parole following court ruling over prolonged hospital stay

World Published 11 May, 2026 08:21am

Trump rejects Iran's response to US peace proposal as 'unacceptable'

Tehran insists on lifting sanctions and ending attacks; oil prices surge amid Strait of Hormuz tensions