Israel and Lebanon begin talks in Washington, say diplomats Israel and Lebanon opened a new round of peace talks in Washington on Thursday as the latest ceasefire was set to expire, diplomats told AFP. One diplomat privy to the two-day talks said that the two sides started discussions just after 9am (1300 GMT) at the US State Department.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – With the decision made by the Islamic Republic, the passage of a number of Chinese vessels through the Strait of Hormuz while observing the Iranian management protocol of the strait was made possible.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s minister of foreign affairs slammed those who pursue reckless adventures and undermine peace and stability, stressing that regional instability is to the detriment of all sides.
New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): Amidst a period of profound global transformation, New Delhi has taken centre stage as the diplomatic heartbeat of the Global South, hosting a landmark assembly of emerging powers. The gathering serves as a decisive platform for navigating the complexities of a shifting world order, reinforcing India's role as a pivotal bridge in international statecraft.
Countries should pay Iran annual fees for fiber-optic cables that pass beneath the Strait of Hormuz, an Iranian lawmaker said, saying that hundreds of billions of dollars in financial transactions move through the lines each day.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the United Arab Emirates’ alliance with the Israeli regime failed to protect the Persian Gulf Arab country.
New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met several foreign ministers attending the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi, including Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola and Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira.
New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on Thursday said that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all commercial vessels, while stressing that ships must coordinate with Iranian naval forces to pass through the strategic waterway amid heightened regional tensions and what Tehran describes as an 'illegal blockade' imposed by the United States on its ports.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian foreign minister said the country has made no obstacles in the Strait of Hormuz and that the United States is strangling the strategic waterway.
Iran’s foreign minister accused the United Arab Emirates on Thursday of direct involvement in military operations against Iran, escalating Tehran’s criticism of regional states during a BRICS meeting in New Delhi.
Palestinian Fatah party to elect leaders for first time in decade Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah movement is due on Thursday to elect a new central committee for the first time in 10 years, as it faces existential challenges in the wake of Israel's war on Gaza. During the three-day general conference, the movement will vote on the central committee, its highest leadership body, even as analysts warn of Fatah's diminishing legitimacy in the face of endemic corruption and its lack of progress on Palestinian statehood - especially amid an intensified Israeli settlement drive. The committee is expected to play a key role in the post-Abbas era, with some wondering whether the 90-year-old leader might finally step down after more than two decades at the helm, despite the lack of a clear heir apparent.
Iran sought to rally BRICS countries against US and Israeli military action on Thursday, casting the regional conflict as resistance to American power as concerns over maritime security and energy disruption dominated the bloc’s foreign ministers meeting in New Delhi.
Trump, Xi agree on need for Hormuz to stay open, White House says The White House said that US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have agreed on the need for the Strait of Hormuz to remain open for the free flow of energy. The two leaders discussed the topic during a meeting today in Beijing, as Trump continues his three-day state visit to China. US President Donald Trump (R) shakes hands with China's President Xi Jinping during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on 14 May 2026.
New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on Thursday called on BRICS member states and members from the international community to 'unequivocally condemn violations of international law' by the United States and Israel, which come against the backdrop of the escalating tensions and recent conflict in West Asia.
Iran’s foreign minister says Strait of Hormuz open to commercial ships Tthe Strait of Hormuz is open to all commercial ships if they coordinate with Iran’s naval forces, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday. The minister is currently attending the Brics foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi.
A standoff over the island could put the two nations into a very dangerous situation, the Chinese leader has said Chinese leader Xi Jinping has warned US President Donald Trump that a standoff over Taiwan could push the two countries into "a very dangerous situation," describing it as the single most important issue in bilateral relations.
Washington DC [US], May 14 (ANI): A divergence in tone has emerged within the United States leadership over China's role in managing tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and the border conflict in West Asia, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging Beijing to take a more active diplomatic role to
Xi says 'ready to work' with Trump to open new chapter in US-China relations The Chinese Foreign Ministry has released a readout of the meeting between US President Donald Trump and his counterpart Xi Jinping. President Xi said that he stands "ready to work" with Trump to open a new chapter in US-China relations. The two major world leaders agreed to frame their ties as "constructive, strategic and stable" in a new arrangement that will guide their relationship for the next three years and beyond.
Iran calls upon Brics members to challenge what it says are international law violations Iran on Thursday called on Brics member states to condemn what it says are violations of international law by the United States and Israel, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said in a statement on his Telegram account. He also called on the Brics nations to prevent the politicisation of international institutions. "The West's false sense of superiority and immunity must be shattered by all of us," he said.
New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday joined Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono and other senior leaders for a family photo during the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting at Bharat Mandapam.
