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World Updated 13 May, 2026 12:14am

Trump: 100% certain Iran will stop enriching uranium

US president praises Pakistan’s military and political leadership as ‘absolutely great’ amid ongoing efforts to ease Iran tensions

World Published 12 May, 2026 10:47pm

Israel strikes Lebanon as authorities report 380 killed since truce

Hezbollah vows to turn battlefield into ‘hell’ as Israel intensifies strikes ahead of Washington talks, while Lebanon says ceasefire is ‘fragile and ineffective’

World Published 12 May, 2026 09:40pm

US consumer inflation hits three-year high fuelled by Iran war

Energy prices surge nearly 18% as Hormuz blockade roils supply chains, threatening to keep inflation climbing into 2027

World Published 12 May, 2026 08:34pm

Kuwait says four people affiliated with Iran's IRGC arrested trying to enter by sea

Kuwait says suspects linked to IRGC tried to enter by sea near Bubiyan Island, injuring a soldier and prompting a diplomatic protest to Tehran

World Published 12 May, 2026 07:51pm

Putin says Russia will deploy new Sarmat nuclear missile this year

Long-range Sarmat missile can evade all missile defence systems, despite years of delays and failed tests, Kremlin says

World Published 12 May, 2026 07:03pm

Iran says US must accept peace plan or face 'failure'

Tehran warns Washington its 14-point plan is the only way forward, as Trump threatens ‘complete victory’ and a global energy crisis deepens

World Published 12 May, 2026 06:44pm

US war in Iran has cost $29 billion, Pentagon says

Pentagon raises estimate by $4bn as Democrats target Trump over rising war spending before midterms

World Published 12 May, 2026 06:01pm

Trump says Cuba is seeking help, will hold talks

No Republican has ever spoken to me about Cuba, Trump says

World Published 12 May, 2026 05:24pm

ADNOC Drilling ready to expand UAE oil capacity past 5 million bpd target if asked

Operations unaffected by war disruptions, maintains 98% rig availability in Q1

World Published 12 May, 2026 05:20pm

Dutch hospital quarantines 12 over breach of hantavirus protocol

WHO confirmed hantavirus cases rise to nine worldwide following an outbreak aboard Hondius cruise ship

World Published 12 May, 2026 05:15pm

Arab nations must choose between Iran and Israel, says US envoy

Mike Huckabee expects more Middle East countries will join Abraham Accords

World Published 12 May, 2026 05:07pm

Investors say they want Trump and Xi to stay out of AI's way

Yuan at 3-year top, stocks at decade high into US-China meeting

World Published 12 May, 2026 03:55pm

Iran now defines Strait of Hormuz as far larger zone

IRGC says strategic area now stretches hundreds of miles across Gulf waters

World Published 12 May, 2026 03:37pm

UK PM Starmer defies calls to quit after Labour poll setback

PM vows to 'get on with governing' despite pressure and resignations from junior ministers

World Updated 12 May, 2026 03:58pm

At least 100 killed in Nigerian air strike on Zamfara market, Amnesty says

Rights group urges investigation after strike on crowded market in Zamfara state

World Published 12 May, 2026 01:57pm

Iran could enrich uranium to weapons grade if attacked, lawmaker warns

Parliamentary spokesman Ebrahim Rezaei says Tehran may consider 90% uranium enrichment amid renewed tensions with Washington

World Published 12 May, 2026 01:40pm

EU to invite Taliban officials to Brussels to hold migration talks

Meeting will focus on deportations and migration policy

World Updated 12 May, 2026 02:13pm

Dubai schools set Eid-ul-Azha break from May 25 to 29

Classes to resume on June 1 as UAE prepares for expected Eid celebrations later in May

World Published 12 May, 2026 10:44am

Global fire outbreaks hit record high as 'unprecedented' heat extremes loom, scientists say

Over 150 million hectares burned so far in 2026; climate change to be compounded by El Niño

World Published 12 May, 2026 10:27am

Peace hopes dim as Tehran sticks to demands, Hormuz remains blocked

Trump calls Iran’s conditions 'garbage'; US faces domestic, international pressure as energy prices rise

World Published 12 May, 2026 10:10am

Stung by Iran war, Trump heads to China in need of wins

Trump looks to secure deals on beans, beef, and Boeing jets; wants Xi's help to end Iran war

World Published 12 May, 2026 09:26am

Iran warns of crushing response to any aggression

Qalibaf says armed forces prepared for all scenarios, warning adversaries against missteps

World Updated 12 May, 2026 09:53am

New Israeli law sets military tribunal for October 7 attackers

Law passed with rare political unity as Israel prepares trials for Hamas activists

World Published 12 May, 2026 08:39am

Frustrated by Iran talks, Trump considers military options

US president's advisers discuss stronger response as nuclear negotiations stall