Why Tehran threatens Trump while pursuing diplomacy
Even as Tehran engages in hardheaded diplomatic maneuvering with Washington, it is advancing a parliamentary proposal offering a €50 million reward for President Trump’s killing.
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Russia seeks progress on Power of Siberia 2 pipeline during China talks
Russia seeks progress on Power of Siberia 2 pipeline during China talks Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to discuss economic cooperation, energy security and geopolitical issues during talks in Beijing, amid continuing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. Moscow and Beijing maintain close strategic ties and are involved in joint projects, including Arctic exploration and nuclear energy development. A major focus of the discussions is expected to be the proposed Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline, which would connect Russian gas fields in Siberia to China through Mongolia.
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Two Chinese supertankers leave Strait of Hormuz after months-long delay
Two Chinese supertankers leave Strait of Hormuz after months-long delay Shipping data from the London Stock Exchange Group and Kpler showed that two Chinese supertankers carrying about 4 million barrels of crude oil from the Middle East departed the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday after remaining in the Gulf for more than two months. The movement of the vessels comes amid continued disruptions and security concerns affecting shipping routes in the Gulf region following escalating tensions linked to the US-Israel war on Iran.
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Trump says Iran eager to make deal as conflict continues
Trump says Iran eager to make deal as conflict continues US President Donald Trump said the war involving Iran would end “very quickly”, adding that Tehran was eager to reach a deal and that the United States would ensure Iran could not obtain a nuclear weapon. Trump said Washington had done “an amazing job in Iran”, adding that he hoped for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Trump also predicted that oil prices would soon fall sharply due to an expected oversupply in global markets.
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UN cuts global growth forecast amid Iran war and energy shock
UN cuts global growth forecast amid Iran war and energy shock The United Nations has lowered its global growth forecast for 2026 to 2. 5 percent from an estimated 3 percent last year, citing rising energy costs and weaker trade linked to the US-Israel war on Iran. In its latest World Economic Situation and Prospects report, the UN warned that low-income families in developing countries were being hit hardest as food and energy prices outpaced wages.
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Will end war "very quickly" as Iran wants to make deal "so badly": US President Trump says 'oil prices to plummet'
Washington DC [US], May 20 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) said that Iran wanted to make a deal 'so badly' and asserted that the ongoing conflict would end 'very quickly. ' Speaking at a press conference, President Trump also said oil prices would decline sharply in the coming period. The US President further stated that global oil prices were expected to fall due to abundant supply.
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US: Anti-Aipac congressman unseated in most expensive House primary ever
US: Anti-Aipac congressman unseated in most expensive House primary ever Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Tue, 05/19/2026 - 21:26 Thomas Massie lost to the Trump-endorsed former Navy Seal, Ed Gallrein Kentucky Republican Congressman Thomas Massie is pictured at the US Capitol in Washington, DC on 29 April 2026 (Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters) Off Thomas Massie, the Republican congressman who voted down foreign aid packages and heavily criticised pro-Israel lobbying groups' influence in US politics, lost his primary race in Kentucky on Tuesday. It was the most expensive US primary race of all time as outside groups - namely pro-Israel political action committees - poured millions of dollars into anti-Massie ad campaigns to oust him from Washington. "Congratulations to US Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein for defeating anti-Israel incumbent Thomas Massie!
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Russia says ready to assist Iran-US negotiations if requested
Russia says ready to assist Iran-US negotiations if requested Russian deputy foreign minister Sergey Ryabkov said Moscow is prepared to assist negotiations between Iran and the United States if requested, but does not intend to impose its mediation services. In an interview with Russia’s TASS state news agency, Ryabkov said Russia was ready to provide “all possible assistance” in resolving the conflict. Ryabkov said Russia remained committed to resolving tensions through “political and diplomatic channels” and welcomed efforts by Washington and Tehran to resume negotiations.
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After seven failed attempts, US Senate passes resolution to limit President Trump's war powers in Iran
Washington DC [US], May 20 (ANI): The US Senate on Tuesday passed a resolution seeking to limit President Donald Trump's war powers in Iran, according to CBS News. Senators approved a motion to discharge the resolution from committee in a 50-47 vote, with four Republican lawmakers joining most Democrats in support of the measure, CBS News reported.
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Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill nine, wound dozens
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill nine, wound dozens Israeli air strikes on the Nabatieh district in southern Lebanon killed nine people, including a woman, and wounded about 12 others, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA). The wounded included two women, the agency reported. In the Tyre district, an Israeli strike on the town of Hanaway injured 10 people, with one person reported in critical condition.
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US Senate votes in favour of resolution to limit Trump’s Iran war powers
US Senate votes in favour of resolution to limit Trump’s Iran war powers The US Senate has advanced a War Powers Resolution aimed at halting military operations against Iran unless President Donald Trump receives explicit authorisation from Congress. The move marked the first time the Senate voted in favour of the measure, representing a direct challenge to the Republican president’s executive war powers. Despite the symbolic and political significance of the vote, the resolution still requires approval in the House of Representatives before it can take effect.
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Situation of 'grave concern', IAEA chief says on strike near UAE nuclear plant
Situation of 'grave concern', IAEA chief says on strike near UAE nuclear plant Rafael Grossi briefed the UN Security Council on the situation at the UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant following Sunday’s drone strike, warning that the incident remained “of grave concern” despite radiation levels staying normal and offsite power being restored. In a post on X, Grossi said attacks on nuclear facilities used for peaceful purposes were “unacceptable” and carried serious risks for people and the environment. He added that he remained in contact with leaders across the Gulf region and said the International Atomic Energy Agency would continue supporting nuclear safety efforts and diplomacy.
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42 US aircraft lost or damaged during Operation Epic Fury against Iran, says Congressional report
Washington DC [US], May 20 (ANI): The US military reportedly lost or had heavily damaged 42 aircraft during the 40-day bombing campaign against Iran conducted jointly by the United States and Israel under 'Operation Epic Fury' (OEF), according to a US Congressional report.
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Iran warns of heavier US losses if fighting restarts
Iran warns of heavier US losses if fighting restarts Abbas Araghchi said Iran was prepared to destroy more US aircraft if Washington chose to resume military action against Tehran. In a post on X, Araghchi said Iran’s armed forces had become “the first to strike down a touted F-35” and warned that any return to war would bring “many more surprises”. Araghchi also pointed to what he said were acknowledged US military losses, citing a recent Congressional Research Office report.
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How an IRGC-linked money laundering network operated from London
A family-run financial network accused of laundering money for Iran’s Revolutionary Guards has been operating from London and moving funds through shell companies China and the UAE, according to sanctions records and leaked documents reviewed by Iran International.
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Lebanon says 19 killed in Israeli air strikes
Ten people were killed in a single strike on a house, including three children and three women, Lebanon's health ministry says.
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Tehran calls US statement on Minab school strike 'appalling lie'
Tehran calls US statement on Minab school strike 'appalling lie' Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei rejected US claims about an elementary school in Minab that was struck by a missile, calling the allegations a “baseless fabrication and an appalling lie”. In a post on X, Baghaei criticised remarks by US Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper, who had said the Shajareh Tayyebeh school was located on an active Iranian cruise missile site. Baghaei said the statement was an attempt to obscure what he described as the “tragic slaughtering” of more than 170 schoolchildren and teachers in the 28 February missile attack.
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Early War Goal Was to Install Hard Line Former President as Iran’s Leader
An Israeli strike designed to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from house arrest in Tehran, U. S. officials said, was part of an effort to bring about regime change and put him in power.
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'No longer fit for purpose': Politicisation of aid endangers millions, medical researchers warn
'No longer fit for purpose': Politicisation of aid endangers millions, medical researchers warn Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Mon, 05/18/2026 - 16:49 A new report in The Lancet suggests millions of people are left to die when aid systems are guided by the whims of politicians A blood-stained gurney is seen at Nasser hospital in the city of Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, after an Israeli air strike on 21 April 2026 killed three Palestinians nearby (Bashar Taleb/AFP) Off A dire warning from researchers at The Lancet medical journal says humanitarian aid, particularly in support of global public health systems, has been so reduced that it has become "rationing by design" and now demands an immediate overhaul. The architecture of the humanitarian system has become so selective and difficult to access that it is merely "survival triage", more than three dozen researchers from the Johns Hopkins Center for Humanitarian Health and The Lancet Commission on health, conflict, and forced displacement argued in a report published on Wednesday. The politicisation of aid - when it is linked to national security and foreign policy priorities - is a key factor in the breakdown of the system, particularly after US President Donald Trump returned to power in January 2025 and gutted the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
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Iran's UN mission accuses US of spreading 'lies and disinformation'
Iran's UN mission accuses US of spreading 'lies and disinformation' Iran’s mission to the United Nations accused the United States of “spreading lies, false accusations, and disinformation” about Tehran and its nuclear programme during discussions at the Security Council. In a post on X, the mission also accused Washington of violating international law through maritime blockades and continued support for Israeli actions across the region. “In fact, the culprit and the thief are now playing the role of prosecutor and judge, trying to whitewash his own crimes,” the Iranian mission said.
