Access to frozen assets has emerged as one of Tehran's key demands in negotiations with Washington, with Iranian officials seeking the release of at least part of the tens of billions of dollars held abroad.
India is very interested in the Northern Sea Route and joint development of capabilities is ongoing, says Russian minister India is considering increasing its use of the Northern Sea Route (NSR) running through the Arctic ocean in the future because of disruptions to seaborne trade in the Hormuz str
IAEA chief says US and Iran close to nuclear framework The UN nuclear watchdog chief says Iran and the US are close to agreeing on a nuclear framework, as Israel’s regional war agenda continues to fuel instability. Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said the agency remains in contact with both sides but is not directly taking part in the talks. “Our sense is that they seem to be pretty close to agreeing on what I would describe more with regards to the nuclear … to sort of a framework, organisational structure to give themselves time to look into the different problems,” he said.
US expands Iran sanctions as Israel-backed pressure campaign grows The US has imposed a new round of Iran-related sanctions, widening its economic pressure campaign as Washington continues to shield Israel’s war agenda in the region. The US Treasury Department said the measures target several entities, individuals and liquefied petroleum gas tankers. The designations include 12 entities: five based in the Marshall Islands, four in the UAE and one in China.
Albanians protest against Kushner-backed project threatening the environment Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 06/05/2026 - 16:10 Trump's son-in-law is key investor in luxury resort on uninhabited island which campaigners say threaten bird species and local biodiversity Protesters gather in front of Albania's prime minister's office in Tirana on 4 June 2026 during the fourth day of demonstrations against the construction of a new luxury resort (AFP/Stringer) Off Widespread protests in Albania over the proposed building of a luxury resort backed by Jared Kushner, US President Donald Trump's son-in-law and special envoy, have entered a fourth day. Thousands have been taking to the streets of Tirana this week to protest against fears of environmental damage being caused by the project. The proposed site is being constructed on Albania's Adriatic coast, south of the country, where groundwork for the $1.
Antalya [Turkiye], June 5 (ANI): Iran will head into their FIFA World Cup base at Tijuana after they defeated Mali 2-0 in a friendly on Thursday, with some uncertainty still around their participation in the tournament, reported Reuters. Goals from midfielder Saeid Ezatolahi and right back Ramin Rezaeian gave Iraq their third win in four friendlies this year.
The graphic novelist had a remarkable gift for visual storytelling, in the phenomenon that was Persepolis and beyond. Many of us owe our careers to the space she created, says Iranian cartoonist Mana Neyestani • News: Marjane Satrapi, creator of Persepolis and acclaimed French-Iranian artist, dies aged 56 On the morning of 4 June, when I heard the news of Marjane Satrapi’s death, I was stunned. I simply could not believe it.
Israel sent troops to 'Azerbaijan, UAE, Iraq and Somaliland' during Iran war Israel deployed special forces to Azerbaijan, the United Arab Emirates , Iraq and Somaliland during its war with Iran , according to a CNN report published on Friday. Citing four sources familiar with the matter, CNN said Mossad agents and elite Israeli military units, including an airborne rescue unit of the Israel Air Force, were sent to southern Azerbaijan, near the Iranian border and around 100km from the city of Tabriz at its closest point. The personnel reportedly carried out drone operations and intelligence-gathering missions.
Hezbollah continues operations against Israeli military forces in Southern Lebanon Hezbollah has continued to carry out operations against the Israeli military in Southern Lebanon, according to Al Mayadeen news. Al Mayadeen reported that the group conducted at least eight operations against Israeli military vehicles on Friday, including an ambush attack and other strikes on vehicles on Thursday. The attacks occur as Hezbollah has pushed for a more comprehensive agreement for the Israeli military's withdrawal from Lebanese territory.
A growing divide between fans and team, coupled with economic hardship and war, has dampened the mood Abbas Kiarostami, the late Iranian director, made a film called Life, and Nothing More …, set during the 1990 World Cup in Italy. The film tells the story of a father and son who, during the tournament, travel to an earthquake-stricken village that had served as the location for Kiarostami’s earlier films. The son, eager to watch Argentina play Brazil, finds a villager who, despite having lost several family members, is busy adjusting a television antenna to watch the game between the two South American football giants.
Hamas political bureau: group will not lay down arms at this time Husam Badran of the Hamas political bureau told Al Jazeera that the group will not lay down its arms until comprehensive decisions are made alongside other Palestinian factions. In his interview with Al Jazeera, Badran stated that “when this Palestinian committee [the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG)] comes to take over the Gaza Strip, there will be no visible weapons in the streets and alleys of Gaza except the official weapons belonging to this committee, which is the official Palestinian police.
US denies claim that Iran fired at American vessels The US Central Command (CENTCOM) issued a statement on X denying the claim that the Iranian military had fired warning shots at US warships in the Gulf of Oman. "Doing so would be a gross violation of the ceasefire. U.
Ireland bans two Israeli ministers The Irish Justice Minister issued travel bans for two right-wing Israeli ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, according to BBC reports. Ben Gvir is the Israeli national security minister, while Smotrich is the finance minister. According to the BBC report, both ministers faced sanctions from the UK, Australia, Norway, Canada, and New Zealand last year, for "repeated incitements of violence against Palestinian communities.
Why Policy Exchange invented the bogeyman of 'Islamopopulism' Submitted by Iqbal Mohamed on Fri, 06/05/2026 - 14:29 Muslims across Britain are engaging with politics in a more meaningful way - and that frightens defenders of the status quo Protesters take part in a Palestine solidarity march in London on 11 October 2025 (AFP) Off Fifteen years ago, Baroness Sayeeda Warsi famously declared that Islamophobia had passed the “ dinner-table test ”. For Policy Exchange, a right-wing think-tank that is notoriously opaque about its funders, contempt for Muslims has been on the menu for considerably longer than that. Last month, Policy Exchange released two reports on a new phenomenon that it is calling “Islamopopulism”, and whose supposed rise can be seen in the recent local election results.
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'Taking our jobs': Yemeni workers lose out to lower-paid Ethiopian migrants in low-skilled sectors Submitted by Nasser al-Sakkaf on Fri, 06/05/2026 - 13:00 Already facing a severe economic crisis, Yemeni workers say they are being pushed out of cleaning and agricultural jobs as employers hire lower-paid Ethiopian migrants Yemeni farmers work in a vegetable field during the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan in Yemen's capital Sanaa on 20 April 2021 (Mohammed Huwais/AFP) Off In a war-torn country like Yemen , young people struggle to find employment, especially those without unique skills or higher education degrees. Zahed al-Zabidi, in his 30s, is among those who have been battling to provide for his five family members. His anxious look reflects his daily hardships; he eagerly anticipates a job opportunity from anyone who approaches him, ready to take on any work that can help support his family.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Another part of a security source’s revelations regarding Anwar Gargash, the adviser to the president of the United Arab Emirates on diplomatic affairs, has been published by Tasnim News Agency.
Lebanese President: Iran is using Lebanon as a "bargaining chip" with US Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated that the Iranians are "using Lebanon as a bargaining chip in their negotiations with the United States" in an interview with CNN. He also added that Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem does not represent the Lebanese people, slamming the group's actions. The remarks come as Israel continues its attacks on Lebanon amidst the renegotiation of the ceasefire.
India called on to arrest Israeli reservist holidaying in country Submitted by Shraddha Joshi on Fri, 06/05/2026 - 13:30 Hind Rajab Foundation files urgent complaint with Indian government over former Israeli soldier accused of war crimes India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, in Jerusalem on 25 February 2026 (Ilia Yefimovich/AFP) Off India is facing calls to arrest an Israeli reservist currently on holiday in the country over alleged war crimes. Brussels-based organisation the Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) filed an urgent complaint with Indian officials on Tuesday relating to Eitan Gilboa, who is in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh. Submitted to the Indian police, home affairs ministry and immigration bureau, the complaint identified Gilboa as a reservist in the 271st Combat Engineering Battalion.
Iran says it fired warning missiles at US warships in Gulf of Oman The Iranian military has fired warning missiles at US vessels in the Gulf of Oman in response to the US seizing commercial oil tankers, according to local media and as reported by Al Jazeera. In a statement on X, the U. S.
