Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. Carried Out Secret Attacks in Iran, U.S. Officials Say
The Gulf Arab states have been grappling with how to deter Iran after the war made clear the limits of American security guarantees.
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US admiral says Iran threat to neighbours 'signficantly degraded'
US admiral says Iran threat to neighbours 'signficantly degraded' Iran's ability to threaten its neighbors and US interests in the region have been dramatically reduced, a senior US admiral stated on Thursday. "Iran has a significantly degraded threat, and they no longer threaten regional partners, or the United States, in ways that they were able to do before, across every domain," Admiral Brad Cooper told a Senate committee. "They've been significantly degraded.
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Trump invites Chinese President to White House, Xi calls for "new chapter" in ties
Beijing [China], May 14 (ANI): Extending an invitation for a reciprocal visit, US President Donald Trump has invited Chinese leader Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan to the White House for a summit scheduled for September 24. This diplomatic gesture served as a focal point during the US President's address in Beijing, where he lauded the bond between the two superpowers.
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US to restore depleted stockpiles with cheap mass-produced missiles
The Pentagon wants to replenish depleted arsenals amid concerns over a potential confrontation with China The Pentagon has announced plans to acquire more than 10,000 low-cost cruise missiles alongside up to 12,000 inexpensive hypersonic weapons as part of a major push to rebuild USstockpilesafter several high-intensity conflicts.
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Israel to sue New York Times for article describing its rape of Palestinians
Israel to sue New York Times for article describing its rape of Palestinians Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 05/14/2026 - 14:30 Earlier, the US paper had doubled down on its report that highlighted testimonies of Palestinians raped in Israeli detention Israeli soldiers guard buses transporting Palestinian prisoners in the Negev desert on 25 January, 2025 (AFP/Gil Magen-Cohen) Off Israel is preparing legal action against the New York Times after the newspaper published an article describing the rapes of Palestinian prisoners it its custody. The Israeli Ministry of Foreigh Ministry (MFA) announced its decision to sue on X on Thursday after the paper doubled down in its defence of the report. "Nicholas Kristof’s deeply reported piece of opinion journalism starts with a proposition to readers: ‘Whatever our views of the Middle East conflict, we should be able to unite in condemning rape.
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OPEC cuts oil demand outlook as Hormuz disruption persists
LONDON, U. K. : OPEC cut its forecast for global oil demand growth in 2026 on May 13, citing the impact of the Iran war and the disruption of energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Israel and Lebanon begin talks in Washington, say diplomats
Israel and Lebanon begin talks in Washington, say diplomats Israel and Lebanon opened a new round of peace talks in Washington on Thursday as the latest ceasefire was set to expire, diplomats told AFP. One diplomat privy to the two-day talks said that the two sides started discussions just after 9am (1300 GMT) at the US State Department.
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"2 LPG carrier vessels crossed Strait of Hormuz, expected to arrive at Kandla Port on May 16": Shipping Ministry
New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on Thursday confirmed that two LPG carrier vessels bound for India have safely passed through the Strait of Hormuz, even as an Indian sailing vessel reportedly sank following an incident in Omani waters amid the West Asia conflict.
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'Floating armoury' ship reportedly seized by Iran
A vessel said to be a “floating armoury” in the Gulf of Oman has been seized by Iranian military personnel, according to reports.
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President Trump has "good meeting" with Chinese President; US, China agree that Strait of Hormuz "must remain open"
Washington DC [US]/ Beijing [China], May 14 (ANI): US President Donald Trump had a 'good meeting' with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday, with the two sides agreeing that the Strait of Hormuz 'must remain open to support the free flow of energy'.
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Chinese Vessels Begin Transiting Strait of Hormuz with Iranian Permission
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – With the decision made by the Islamic Republic, the passage of a number of Chinese vessels through the Strait of Hormuz while observing the Iranian management protocol of the strait was made possible.
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Iran says ships entering strait of Hormuz must cooperate after vessel seized
Foreign minister says ships must cooperate with Iranian navy, as vessel reportedly seized outside UAE port The Iranian foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, has said ships entering the strait of Hormuz must cooperate with the Iranian navy, as reports emerged of a ship being seized outside a United Arab Emirate port and taken towards Iranian waters. The UK Maritime Trading Organisation said the docked ship was seized by “unauthorised personnel” while it was anchored off the coast of the United Arab Emirates port of Fujairah near the southern entry to the strait of Hormuz. Continue reading...
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Netanyahu's boast of secret visit to UAE sparks awkward denial from Abu Dhabi
Netanyahu's boast of secret visit to UAE sparks awkward denial from Abu Dhabi Submitted by Oscar Rickett on Thu, 05/14/2026 - 12:50 Israeli prime minister's office says he met secretly with UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed. The revelation shows deepening relations amid war with Iran Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference amid the war on Iran, in Jerusalem, 19 March 2026 (Reuters) Off Israel and the United Arab Emirates released conflicting statements on Wednesday night about a “secret” meeting that took place weeks into the war on Iran between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan. The disagreement has put the alliance between the two countries under the spotlight, as the Iranian foreign minister also accused the UAE on Thursday of being "directly involved" in the war on Iran.
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Iraq sought financial assistance from IMF as result of Iran war, says report
Iraq sought financial assistance from IMF as result of Iran war, says report Iraqi officials have approached the International Monetary Fund about securing financial assistance as a result of the Iran war, a source close to the IMF told Reuters. Initial conversations took place last month during the spring meetings of the IMF and World Bank in Washington, and discussions are ongoing about how much funding Iraq would need and how any loan would be structured, the source said. Iraq has been hard hit by the war, with most of its oil exports - which represent nearly all government income - cut off by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which previously carried about one-fifth of the world's crude oil.
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In Qatar, Energy Sector Damage Is Severe, and the Way Back Will Be Long
Iranian strikes and a blockade have paralyzed Qatar’s gas engine, creating a technical bottleneck likely to stall exports for years.
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Skyrocketing rents push Iranians back to parents’ homes, shared housing
More Iranians are moving back in with family or taking on roommates after losing jobs and struggling to keep up with rising rents in major cities, according to messages sent to Iran International.
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Regional Instability A Lose-Lose Proposition for All: Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s minister of foreign affairs slammed those who pursue reckless adventures and undermine peace and stability, stressing that regional instability is to the detriment of all sides.
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Canada weighs buying Turkish drones it sanctioned in 2019
Canada weighs buying Turkish drones it sanctioned in 2019 Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Thu, 05/14/2026 - 11:42 Ottawa's drone interest reflects a wider defence procurement shift as Carney prepares for an October visit to Turkey A Baykar Akinci combat drone seen from an Azerbaijani air force Mikoyan MiG-29 as it flies over Baku in May 2022 (Handout/Baykar Defence/AFP) Off When Canada imposed an arms sales ban on Turkey in 2019 over Ankara’s military incursion into Syria , Turkish drone makers Baykar and TAI were among the companies most affected. Both firms had been using electro-optical (EO) and infrared (IR) cameras produced by Canadian manufacturer Wescam. The embargo forced them to seek alternative suppliers, including domestic companies.
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India bans sugar exports until September
The decision comes amid a surge in global prices and concerns over lower domestic production India has banned exports of sugar for the next five months to keep prices in check amid a global rally in the commodity. New Delhi said in an announcement late on Wednesday that the measure will remain in force until September 30.
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"World increasingly complicated and uncertain": Jaishankar calls for reformed multilateralism at BRICS meet
New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): Amidst a period of profound global transformation, New Delhi has taken centre stage as the diplomatic heartbeat of the Global South, hosting a landmark assembly of emerging powers. The gathering serves as a decisive platform for navigating the complexities of a shifting world order, reinforcing India's role as a pivotal bridge in international statecraft.
