TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump claimed on Friday that he has no objection to a 20-year suspension of Iran’s nuclear activities, while reports indicate that the proposal itself originated from the American side and was firmly rejected by Tehran.
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Addressing the intensifying maritime crisis in West Asia, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday clarified that the Strait of Hormuz remains accessible to global shipping, with the sole exception of vessels from nations 'at war with' Tehran.
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Launching a scathing critique of Washington's diplomatic credibility, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday asserted that the United States remains the primary barrier to peace in West Asia. Araghchi claimed that after more than a month of failed military objectives, the US attempted to pivot toward dialogue, a move met with deep-seated skepticism in Tehran.
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday confirmed that Russian crude oil exports to India have surged, reinforcing a strategic partnership that continues to defy global pressures and Western sanctions.
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday called for urgent reforms in global governance institutions, including the United Nations and a stronger multilateral cooperation.
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Intensifying the footprint of their 'privileged strategic partnership,' Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday revealed that Moscow and New Delhi have engaged in 'detailed discussions' spanning the high-stakes sectors of defence manufacturing, space exploration, and fertiliser cooperation.
Israeli activists protest at New York Times building after article exposes rape of Palestinians Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 05/15/2026 - 11:53 Israel vows to sue the paper and journalist Nicholas Kristof following a story on Israeli soldiers raping Palestinian prisoners A video shared on X showed crowds gathered outside the newspaper's headquarters in New York City (X/Screenshot) Off Dozens of pro- Israel activists took part in a protest on Thursday outside of the New York Times building in New York City, as anger over the paper's coverage of the rape of Palestinians in Israeli prisons continues to simmer. A video shared on X showed pro-Israel activists holding banners calling to "end Jew hatred" and claiming anti-Zionism was killing Jews. The activists called for the dismissal of veteran New York Times journalist Nicholas Kristof.
Bulgarian Posts announced that starting May 18, 2026, it will resume accepting outgoingmail to Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Oman after months of suspended services caused by instability in the Middle East. The postal operator had halted deliveries to several countries in the region back in March after airlines canceled flights because of the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.
President Trump is returning home from Beijing after a two-day summit that achieved a few deals but left investors and analysts underwhelmed.
Palestine Action prisoner with muscular dystrophy says he is forced to 'crawl like a wounded dog' Submitted by Katherine Hearst on Thu, 05/14/2026 - 15:06 Medical reports found that Muhammad Khalid’s deterioration has been exacerbated by ‘restricted mobility’ and ‘inadequate’ healthcare in UK prison Muhammad Umer Khalid has been held on remand on charges in connection with a break-in at RAF Brize Norton (Supplied) Off A Palestine Action prisoner suffering from a muscle-wasting condition has told Middle East Eye that the prison he is held in in the UK has failed to provide him with adequate walking aids and treatment, leaving him to crawl around the jail. Muhammad Umer Khalid, who is being held on remand at HMP Wormwood Scrubs on charges in connection with a break-in to an RAF air base in June last year, suffers from muscular dystrophy - a rare genetic condition that is incurable but requires regular exercise and high protein meals, which he says the prison has failed to provide him. He said that, because he is locked up in his cell for 23 hours a day, his mobility has deteriorated since last October.
The ongoing siege of Bamako is having unacceptable consequences for civilians’ freedom of movement and may lead to serious violations of their rights to food security, health and life, Amnesty International said today, as it called on the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM) armed group to respect international humanitarian law and […] The post Mali: GSIM must observe international humanitarian law and ensure safety of civilians as Bamako is under siege appeared first on Amnesty International .
The UN Security Council meets Friday morning in New York to discuss the evolving situation in Syria, as the country navigates a fragile transition after years of conflict and the fall of the Assad regime. Deputy Special Envoy Claudio Cordone and UN relief chief Tom Fletcher are expected to brief members on political and humanitarian developments. Follow our live coverage for updates from the chamber as they happen.
Civilians across Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon continue to face mounting hardship as conflict, displacement and ongoing military operations deepen humanitarian needs and strain already limited aid efforts, according to the latest updates from UN agencies.
The Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People meets Friday at the UN Headquarters to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the Nakba. Senior UN officials, including General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock and Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Khiari, are expected to address the meeting. The event will also feature testimonies from Palestinian families and a tribute to historian of Palestine and the Nakba, Walid Khalidi.
Iran allowing more ships through Strait of Hormuz, report says The naval forces of Iran's Revolutionary Guards are allowing more ships to pass through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, state television said Friday, after Tehran blocked the waterway following US-Israeli strikes. Since the outbreak of war on 28 February, Iran has largely blocked shipping through the strait, while days later the United States imposed its own blockade of Iranian ports to pressure Tehran. "More vessels can now pass through the Strait of Hormuz with the coordination of the naval forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps," or IRGC, a state TV reporter said from the southern port city of Bandar Abbas.
The Met is favouring Tommy Robinson over the peaceful Nakba marchers Submitted by Ismail Patel on Thu, 05/14/2026 - 15:38 Palestinian voices are being pushed to the margins, while xenophobic forces are granted proximity to the heart of state power Pro-Palestinian supporters gather after a march through central London, commemorating the anniversary of the Nakba, on 17 May 2025 (Henry Nicholls/AFP) On For decades, Nakba Day has marked a painful and deeply political moment for Palestinians around the world. The annual commemoration marks the mass displacement of more than 700,000 Palestinians during the creation of Israel in 1948. Today, this catastrophe continues to shape Palestinian life and identity, along with the struggle for justice.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Tehran will continue the path of negotiations whenever it feels that the United States is serious and prepared to reach a fair and balanced agreement.
Iran's foreign minister says it 'received messages' saying US was willing to continue talks Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday his government had received messages from the US indicating that President Donald Trump's administration was open to continuing talks aimed at ending the Iran war. "What was said that the United States rejected Iran's proposal or Iran's response to the American proposal was a few days ago, when Mr Trump tweeted and said that it was unacceptable," Araghchi told reporters in Delhi, the Indian capital. "But after that we received messages again from the Americans saying that they are willing to continue the talks and continue the interaction.
Trump says US may lift sanctions on Chinese companies that buy Iranian oil US President Donald Trump said on Friday he is weighing lifting sanctions on Chinese companies that buy Iranian oil and will have a decision soon. Trump spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One on his way back to the US after a two-day state visit to China. He also said he was okay with Iran suspending its nuclear program for 20 years, but that there has to be a "real" commitment from Tehran.
Brics talks end without joint statement, exposing divisions over war in Iran Top diplomats from Brics nations, including rivals Iran and the United Arab Emirates, failed to issue a joint statement on Friday after a two-day meeting in Delhi, leaving host India to release only a chair’s statement that exposed their differences. Tehran had wanted the grouping of emerging economies to condemn the US-Israeli war on Iran and accused US ally the UAE of direct involvement in military operations against it. "There were differing views among some members as regards the situation in the West Asia/Middle East region," India said in the statement and outcome document.
