Speaking to Fox News presenter Laura Ingraham, Trump said that he would have attacked Iran despite the impact on the midterm elections.

U.S. diesel prices hit their highest level ever as fuel supply disruption stemming from the Ukraine and Iran wars lifts transportation costs.

Araghchi welcomes US navy secretarys Bahrain damage remarks Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has said Iran appreciated Hung Cao, acting US navy secretary, for publicly admitting that Iranian attacks on a key US naval base in Bahrain had caused extensive damage during the war

Successive wars launched after 9/11 have killed at least 4.5 million people and displaced more than 38 million others.

Under siege: Iran faces strategic dilemma as war of attrition drags on Submitted by MEE correspondent on Tue, 09/08/2026 - 09:50 As US pressure mounts, Tehran weighs whether to escalate or pursue diplomacy An F/A-18 Super Hornet is seen parked on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS George Washington in the Arabian Sea on 4 September 2026 (AFP/US Navy) Off Iran and the United States have entered another limited but dangerous phase of confrontation, with mounting military and economic pressure forcing Tehran to weigh escalation against the narrowing possibility of a negotiated settlement

Gulf foreign ministers plan to meet Araghchi in Oman, FT report says Gulf foreign ministers plan to meet their Iranian counterpart on Monday in a push by Oman and Iran to secure buy-in for a deal temporarily managing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Financial Times reported. The meeting would be the first between the top diplomats from the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council and a senior Iranian official since the US and Israel launched the war against Iran in February

NYT: Vance sought unvarnished views on Iran war directly from commanders US vice president JD Vance directly sought unvarnished assessments of the Iran war from US military commanders in the Middle East, Europe and Asia, New York Times reported

According to a May report from the Congressional Research Service, 42 US military aircraft had already been lost or damaged in the conflict. Since the Iran war started in February, 18 US service members have been killed and over 800 injured

A clear generational divide between younger and older republicans is forming at the RNC Midterm Convention.

Russian, Iranian leaders due to hold talks with India's Modi at summit dominated by wars in Middle East and Ukraine.

US diesel prices surpass $6 a gallon for first time as oil hits highest since May The US national average price of diesel on Thursday surpassed $6 a gallon for the first time ever, according to price tracker GasBuddy, as the US-Israeli war on Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russias refineries have squeezed supply

Trump says he does not regret waging war against Iran President Donald Trump said he did not regret going to war against Iran despite the impact the conflict may have on the November US midterm elections

Nine former pilot officers from Assad era arrested for war crimes Internal Security forces in Syrias Lattaika province have arrested nine former military pilots accused of involvement in war crimes against Syrian people, according to Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)

Anthropic stops bioweapons work as scientists issue dire AI warning

Oil prices remain elevated amid worries that escalating tensions in the Middle East could further exacerbate supply disruptions

Trump: Iran war will end immediately after midterms

The Tates failed to demonstrate that they do not present a flight risk or danger to the community or that special circumstances warrant their release, a judge said in her ruling.

Declassified Spanish intelligence and security reports reveal that authorities had received warnings of possible mass entries into Ceuta days before thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave.

China warns against US containment under AI supply chain initiative

There is growing concern globally about the capability of AI, following numerous cyberattacks and security incidents in recent months by rogue models

Ryanair's CEO warned airfare prices may see significant hikes as the surging cost of jet fuel continues to squeeze the airline industry.

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In Syria's Daraa, water is life - and today the land is parched Submitted by Mohammad Almasalma on Fri, 06/12/2026 - 20:22 Amid scarce rainfall, war-scarred infrastructure and the proliferation of unregulated wells, the region is in the grips of a severe water crisis Off Abdul-Munaf al-Masri stands before a vast, cracked expanse of land in southern Syria , where water once stretched to the horizon

Donald Trump has said the United States may hit Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, urging Tehran to be cautious. Trump said he expected Iran war to end immediately after the US midterm elections, adding that negotiations with Tehran remain possible

China's crude stockpiling and subsequent pullback on purchases since the war erupted in late February has helped the world avoid a deeper energy crisis.

The central bank is contending with rising prices, the consequences of the U.S.-Iran war, and surging government borrowing costs.

Labour MP Naz Shah said the selection of MPs banned "appears rather random and, frankly, bizarre". She added: "I am proud to support the UK Government's actions today, taken in line with our international legal obligations." 'We will not be bullied into silence' Labour MP Richard Burgon, a prominent campaigner in parliament for stronger action on Israel, said: "Ive repeatedly called for sanctions on Israel over its war crimes and ethnic cleansing, including by providing evidence to the International Criminal Court

The World Food Programme (WFP) has called on the international community to urgently integrate food assistance into Ebola response efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), warning that severe hunger in eastern provinces is undermining efforts to contain the outbreak.

Trump: Iran war will end right after US midterm elections

Israeli prime minister denies claim that UAE president warned him of Hamas plans before the 2023 attacks.

During a primetime address that lasted an hour and 45 minutes, Trump boasted of completing "the greatest two years in the history of the presidency," putting himself squarely at the centre of the election despite his deepening unpopularity. But it was not clear whether his campaign-style speech would appeal to the critical swing voters who opinion polls show have drifted away from Trump's party, amid growing dissatisfaction with the cost of living and the war on Iran

Trump warns US may hit Pickaxe Mountain, urges Iran 'not to get cute' Donald Trump has said the United States may hit Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, urging Tehran to be cautious

Iranian strikes on Jordan base damaged several US aircraft, CBS reporter says Several American military aircraft suffered damage in Iranian strikes overnight on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, CBS reporter Jennifer Jacobs wrote on X. One A-10 Thunderbolt, known as the Warthog, was struck and left with a missing wing

UAE 7 Oct warning: Netanyahu dismisses report as 'sinister libel', will sue Haaretz Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday he would sue Israeli newspaper Haaretz and seek a criminal probe against its report that the UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed had warned him about 7 October 2023 attacks, according to the Times of Israel

Declassified documents show Madrid and Morocco were warned of plans by migrants to breach the Ceuta border.

Oil prices breach $100 as Iran-US attacks escalate Brent crude futures breached $100 a barrel on Wednesday to settle at their highest close since late May after Iran and the US struck tankers in the biggest wave of attacks on shipping since the war began

Trump advisers warn Iran conflict could stretch through his term, WSJ reports Top White House advisers, including vice president JD Vance and secretary of state Marco Rubio, have privately warned president Donald Trump that the conflict with Iran could extend through the remainder of his presidency, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing US officials

UN chief warns of grave consequences from Hormuz escalation UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres urged restraint amid reports of further escalation in and around the Strait of Hormuz, his spokesperson said on Wednesday, warning of potentially grave consequences for civilians and the global economy

Seven months after launching the war on Iran, US President Donald Trump says it will end immediately after midterms.

Trump supporters say he can rally Republican voters despite concerns over the unpopular war and rising prices.

The president added the US is not looking to restart negotiations with Iran after the failure of previous ceasefires.

Rubio vows to strangle Iran economically US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that the USwill continue to target Iranian oil tankers in retaliation for attacks on their warships, adding that Washingtonaims to strangle Tehran economically

In an interview with Al Jazeera, Yemen's ambassador warns Houthi attacks threaten global shipping.

The new curriculum will affect some five million students. Starting in the 2030-2031 school year, when the textbooks are phased in, the focus will shift to making Bible passages required reading, highlighting Christianity's positive attributes, and referring to early Islam's military campaigns as "brutal" despite not using the same term to describe wars waged by Christians

Houthis are trying to drag Saudi Arabia into conflict by targeting Saudi territory, says Yemens Ambassador to Qatar.

Trump says Iran war will end 'immediately' after midterm elections President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he believesthe Iran war will end "immediately" after the US midterm elections in November

The Houthi militia continues its heinous attacks on the Kingdoms national assets and infrastructure, the coalitions spokesman said in a statement. This follows Saudi Arabian civil defence issuing emergency warnings for Abha city and the Khamis Mushait governorate on Wednesday, warning of "potential danger" before lifting the alerts shortly after.

Import bans on motorbikes, alcohol and dairy products are due to come into effect on Sept

A new analysis is challenging claims about how many permanent jobs the U.K.'s data center industry will create as billions pour into AI infrastructure.

Donald Trump retained major oil and gas investments as the Iran war has moved energy markets

US military denies reports of Iranian strikes on its warships

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Washington says economic pressure will help bring its war with Iran to an end

The U.S. and Iran traded new attacks around the Strait of Hormuz, as President Donald Trump insists oil prices will drop fast once the Iran war ends.

The US has banned a swath of Canadian alcoholic beverages, motorcycles and dairy products, sharply escalating an already bitter trade spat.

After winning a state election this past weekend, the German far right is closer to power than it has been in decades.

New reporting from Haaretz shows that, before October 7th, the Israeli Prime Minister was told to expect an earthquake from Gazaand didnt tell his security chiefs.

US officials criticise Fords partnerships with Chinese firms CATL, Geely, and BYD over security risks.

Fighting between government forces and Iran-backed Houthis is raising fears Yemen could return to full-scale war.

Beijing says it will increase coordination with Doha to help de-escalate regional tensions amid the ongoing war on Iran.

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A fourth batch of emergency relief supplies from China arrived at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on Tuesday afternoon aboard a PLA Air Force Y-20 transport aircraft, as Beijing stepped up support for Nepal two weeks after a catastrophic transboundary glacier disaster.