Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 13 (ANI): UAE's President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from US President Donald Trump, during which the two sides discussed strategic cooperation and ways to strengthen UAE-US relations in support of mutual interests, as reported by the Emirates News Agency (WAM). According to WAM, the leaders also exchanged views on the latest developments in the Middle East.
Maryland [US], May 13 (ANI): US President Donald Trump departed for his high-stakes three-day visit to China on Tuesday (local time). The much-anticipated meeting between Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to feature discussions on several aspects of bilateral ties, with Trump indicating that trade would be a key topic on the agenda.
Beijing [China], May 13 (ANI): US President Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive in the Chinese capital on Wednesday for a high-stakes, two-day summit with President Xi Jinping, marking their first in-person dialogue six months after brokering a trade war truce.
Norway and Iran discuss latest round of negotiations in Tehran The deputy foreign minister of Norway, who is on a visit to Iran, said that the two nations discussed the latest round of negotiations of the US-Israeli war. Andreas Mutzfelt Kravik met with Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, who said that “excessive approach and threatening and provocative rhetoric of the American side, and the lack of goodwill and dishonesty of the US”. Iran is in the process of developing regulations related to the strategic waterway, which is in accordance with international law, Araghchi said.
Saudi Arabia and UAE coordinate on regional security efforts Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and United Arab Emirates President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a telephone conversation to discuss regional developments and efforts to strengthen security and stability, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The agency said the two leaders also reviewed cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the UAE during the call, as Gulf states continue diplomatic coordination amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing conflict in Iran.
NATO should overcome its distaste for President Trump and sends its navies to help open up the Strait of Hormuz.
The US president stressed that he would do whatever is necessary to settle the Ukraine conflict US President Donald Trump has not ruled the possibility of traveling to Russia this year to help facilitate a settlement to the Ukraine conflict.
The US president stressed that he would do whatever is necessary to settle the Ukraine conflict US President Donald Trump has not ruled the possibility of traveling to Russia this year to help facilitate a settlement to the Ukraine conflict.
'Make a choice': Huckabee warns Gulf to choose between Iran and Israel Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 05/12/2026 - 20:18 The US ambassador to Israel made the remarks as he touted the Abraham Accords at an event in Tel Aviv Left to right: US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee stands alongside Israeli ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter, US Vice President JD Vance, US President Donald Trump, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Lebanese ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh Moawad, and US ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa in the White House's Oval Office in Washington, DC, on 23 April 2026 (Kylie Cooper/Reuters) Off US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has warned Arab Gulf states that they must "make a choice" between Israel and Iran amid the current standoff, after 40 days of a US-Israeli war on Iran that saw it target and destroy US-aligned assets in the region in retaliation. "The Gulf states now understood they will have to make a choice. Is it more likely they will be attacked by Iran or Israel?
Trump dismisses China role on Iran and claims US victory United States President Donald Trump has downplayed any role for China in resolving the conflict with Iran, insisting Washington will prevail regardless of outside involvement. Speaking to reporters at the White House ahead of a planned visit to China, where he is expected to meet Xi Jinping, Trump rejected the idea that Beijing could assist in negotiations. “No, I don’t think we need any help with Iran.
The gathering will help set the agenda for the group leaders summit later this year India will host the BRICS foreign ministers' meeting in New Delhi on May 14-15. The gathering, to be chaired by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, is expected to focus on key geopolitical issues, including the conflict in the Middle East.
In an exclusive interview with RT India, Russias foreign minister praises New Delhis firm stand on energy security Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov compared Western pressure on countries of the Global South, including India - the world's second largest oil importer - over their trade with Russia to "neocolonial methods.
Turkey urges Iran-US deal and warns against new shipping restrictions Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has pressed Iran and the United States to reach a durable agreement, warning that continued fighting risks wider instability and economic fallout. Speaking to Al Jazeera, Fidan said both sides now appear willing to end the conflict. “I think there is enough will now… on both sides to stop the war,” Fidan told Al Jazeera.
Pakistan, China discuss Iran-US mediation and Strait of Hormuz stability Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has spoken with China’s Wang Yi about Islamabad’s efforts to bridge tensions between Iran and the US. In a statement, Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Dar outlined “ongoing efforts to facilitate engagement between Iran and the United States” during the call. “Foreign Minister Wang Yi reiterated appreciation and support for Pakistan’s constructive mediation role,” the ministry said in its readout.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is traveling to New Delhi to participate in a meeting of BRICS foreign ministers.
The host reacted to the president’s ‘very simple’ Iran peace plan, his AI Mother’s Day images and the US transport secretary’s new reality show On Monday night, Stephen Colbert gathered his “best television friends” Jimmy Kimmel , Jimmy Fallon , Seth Meyers and John Oliver on the couch after a monologue which focused on war in the Middle East, Donald Trump ’s latest slew of AI images and Sean Duffy’s return to reality TV. Continue reading...
Mossad chief says Netanyahu pick to replace him 'unfit' for role Israel ’s Mossad chief David Barnea warned that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s nominee to replace him was unfit for the role, i24 News reported on Monday. In a four-page letter submitted to the Israeli Supreme Court ahead of Tuesday’s hearing on whether to approve Netanyahu’s appointment, Barnea said Roman Gofman had “a serious moral problem”. Gofman’s nomination last month sparked criticism in Israel.
Mossad chief opposes Netanyahu’s successor pick: Israeli press review Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Tue, 05/12/2026 - 13:01 Meanwhile, civil aviation chief warns Ben Gurion Airport has become a ‘US military base’, while Israel’s move to Eurovision Asia is under consideration Israel's Mossad chief David Barnea speaks during the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT) World Summit in the central coastal city of Herzliya, Israel, 10 September 2023 (AFP/Gil Cohen-Magen) Off Mossad chief voices 'integrity' concerns over potential successor Israel ’s Mossad chief David Barnea has warned that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s nominee to replace him is unfit for the role, i24 News reported on Monday. In a four-page letter submitted to the Israeli Supreme Court ahead of Tuesday’s hearing on whether to approve Netanyahu’s appointment, Barnea said Roman Gofman had “a serious moral problem”. Gofman’s nomination last month sparked criticism in Israel.
Keir Starmer has moved to shut down speculation about his future, telling his Cabinet that the formal process for challenging his leadership has not been activated and that he intends to continue governing. The message came during a tense Cabinet meeting overshadowed by Labour's poor election results and growing internal unrest.
