German Chancellor, After Iran Spat With Trump, Reports ‘Good’ Phone Call
The call, initiated by Friedrich Merz, came soon after he told young people, “I am a great admirer of America. My admiration is not increasing at the moment.
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Trump dismisses reports Iran retains missile launchers as ‘fake news’
Trump dismisses reports Iran retains missile launchers as ‘fake news’ US President Donald Trump rejected reports suggesting Iran still possesses a large number of missile launchers, describing the claims as “fake news”. “We were hitting them like pinatas,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. “The missile launchers are largely gone,” he said, adding that the US would quickly “take out” the remaining launchers if it returned to military operations inside Iran.
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Pakistan repatriates nationals from vessels seized by US
Pakistan repatriates nationals from vessels seized by US Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Islamabad has repatriated 11 Pakistani nationals and 20 Iranian citizens who had been aboard vessels seized by the US in international waters. The individuals were in good health and travelled from Singapore to Bangkok before boarding a flight to Islamabad. The Iranian nationals will continue onwards to Tehran after arriving in Pakistan.
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US energy secretary says China likely to buy more American oil
US energy secretary says China likely to buy more American oil US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said he expects China to increase its purchases of US crude oil during the US-Israeli war on Iran. “They’ll continue to buy, I think, growing amounts of US oil,” Wright said in an interview with CNBC. “But ultimately, the world needs to get the Persian Gulf open.
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"Received messages again from Americans saying they are willing to continue talks": Iran Foreign Minister Araghchi
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Revealing a fresh twist in the volatile West Asian situation, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday disclosed that Tehran has 'received messages' from the United States expressing willingness to persist with negotiations, despite Donald Trump calling Iran's proposal a 'piece of garbage'.
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India issues Chair's statement amid "differing views," BRICS members seek early West Asia crisis resolution, note Gaza Strip as Palestinian territory
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Amidst disagreements over the US-Israel war on Iran, India on Friday issued a Chair's Statement and Outcome Document after a two-day meeting of foreign ministers from BRICS nations, which includes rival countries of Iran and the United Arab Emirates.
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Iran FM Araghchi assures EAM Jaishankar of commerce safety through St of Hormuz
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Foreign Minister of Iran, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday held talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar where he affirmed that friendly nations can rely on Iran for commerce safety. Araghchi clarified that Iran will always carry out historical duty as protector of security in Hormuz.
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"Iran never wanted nuclear weapons": FM Araghchi admits enriched uranium "deadlock" with Washington
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Asserting that Tehran has 'never wanted nuclear weapons,' Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday reaffirmed his country's commitment to a peaceful nuclear agenda, admitting that critical negotiations with Washington over enriched uranium have hit a temporary stalemate.
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"No regard for public sentiment": RJD's Manoj Kumar Jha after Centre hikes fuel prices
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Kumar Jha on Friday criticised the government over the recent fuel price hike, alleging that it shows disregard for public concerns. He added that fuel price changes would affect many sectors and increase inflation, and linked the issue to broader policy decisions.
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Amidst deficit of trust, Xi hosts Trump in high-stakes meeting
Beijing [China], May 15 (ANI): Chairman Xi Jinping laid out the red carpet for his American counterpart in Beijing this week, as the leaders of the world's two most powerful countries met to discuss critical matters. However, trust and suspicion dominated on both sides. The fact that President Donald Trump was going to Beijing put him in the role of supplicant.
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Uttarakhand High Court marks 'No Vehicle Day' to save fuel
Nainital (Uttarakhand) [India], May 13 (ANI): The Uttarakhand High Court on Friday observed a 'No Vehicle Day' amid rising fuel prices, urging staff to adopt walking and cycling to reduce dependence on vehicles and promote fuel conservation.
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UAE affirms steadfast position, refutes Iranian allegations in BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting
NEW DELHI, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) -- Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State, participated in the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting, which was held in New Delhi, Republic of India.
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Iranian Foreign Minister reiterates Iranian control over Strait of Hormuz
Iranian Foreign Minister reiterates Iranian control over Strait of Hormuz Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi "clarified that Iran will always carry out historical duty as protector of security in Hormuz," in an X post recounting his meeting with Indian Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar. The meeting came after Araghchi slammed the US and Israel for violations of international law, and call on BRICS countries to condemn the US-Israel war on Iran at the BRICS meeting in New Delhi.
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Drake calls out DJ Khaled's silence on Palestine in new track
Drake calls out DJ Khaled's silence on Palestine in new track Submitted by Ghalia Mohamed on Fri, 05/15/2026 - 12:15 The Canadian rapper also makes several Middle East references in his three surprise album drops early on Friday Canadian rapper Drake (left) released three new albums on 15 May 2026, and 'dissed' Palestinian-American rapper DJ Khaled in one of the tracks (Carmen Mandato /Getty Images via AFP and Chris Graythen / Getty Images via AFP) Off Drake appears to call out Palestinian rapper and producer DJ Khaled over his lack of support and advocacy for Palestine in a new track. The "diss" was in his new album Iceman , one of three albums that the Canadian rapper surprised fans with on Friday. One verse in his song Make Them Pay in particular sparked conversation online, as it appeared to directly reference Palestine and DJ Khaled, whose real name is Khaled Mohammed Khaled.
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US has redirected 75 commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz as of today
US has redirected 75 commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz as of today The United States has redirected 75 commercial vessels and disabled four others to date, as part of its ongoing blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, according to an X post by the US Central Command. The Central Command also revealed that over 20 US warships are maintaining the blockade on the Strait.
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Full list of Israel's ceasefire violations in Gaza, seven months on
Full list of Israel's ceasefire violations in Gaza, seven months on Submitted by Mera Aladam on Thu, 05/14/2026 - 06:14 From deadly strikes and expanding no-go zones to aid restrictions and border closures, Israel has repeatedly breached the US-backed truce while deepening the enclave's humanitarian crisis Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli air strike at the Shati refugee camp in Gaza City, 9 May 2026 (Dawoud Abu Alkas/Reuters) Off More than seven months have passed since a US -mediated ceasefire was announced with the stated aim of ending Israel 's two-year genocide in Gaza . Yet Israel has continued to carry out near-daily strikes and violations of the agreement, albeit at a lower intensity than before the truce. The humanitarian crisis caused by the war has also persisted, with Israel maintaining a tight siege on the Palestinian enclave.
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Xi Pitches His Vision for Avoiding Conflict With the U.S.
Having fought the Trump administration to a draw, China’s Xi Jinping is proposing “constructive strategic stability,” aimed at drawing lines he thinks the U. S. should not cross.
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Palestinian Prisoners Club: over 23,000 arrested in occupied West Bank since start of Israel's genocide
Palestinian Prisoners Club: over 23,000 arrested in occupied West Bank since start of Israel's genocide Israel has arrested over 23,000 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank since the start of its genocidal war in Gaza, according to Wafa news agency's report of a statement by the Palestinian Prisoners Club. The statement clarified that this number does not include thousands of others arrested in Gaza during the same timeframe. The Prisoners Club report also discussed the abuses endured by Palestinian prisoners, including forced starvation, torture, and deprivation of medical care.
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Supreme Court moves hearings online, allows staff to Work From Home amid PM Modi's appeal to save fuel
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): In view of the Central Government's advisory on fuel conservation amid the ongoing global energy crisis linked to the West Asia conflict, the Supreme Court has directed that all matters listed on miscellaneous days, including Mondays and Fridays, as well as during partial working days, shall be heard only through video conferencing until further orders.
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Trump wanted to go nuclear, stopped as Joint Chiefs Chairman said no: Ex CIA Analyst
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Former CIA Analyst, Larry Johnson, said on Friday that US President Donald Trump asked US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dan Caine, if they could use the nuclear weapons, but the latter denied. Johnson, while speaking to ANI on the Iran war, said that Trump was mulling nuclear action. 'There have been denials.
