TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The United Nations firmly rejected the idea of Israeli occupation of the vast majority of Gaza, asserting that no part of the coastal enclave can be annexed or permanently controlled by the Tel Aviv regime.
Petition forces UK debate on Israeli lobbying in British politics British lawmakers are set to debate concerns about Israeli lobbying and its potential influence on UK politics after a public petition attracted more than 116,000 signatures, surpassing the threshold required for parliamentary consideration. The debate is scheduled for 22 June and will focus on what campaigners describe as “reported Israeli state-linked and pro-Israel lobbying activity in UK politics” and its possible impact on political decision-making. “We feel that the horrific devastation in Gaza, the ongoing suppression of Palestinians in the West Bank, and the UK’s political response underline the urgent need to scrutinise how pro-Israel organisations, networks, and lobbying efforts may shape government decisions, party policy, and public debate,” the petition states.
Washington DC [US], May 30 (ANI): A newly issued annual physical examination memorandum on Friday (local time) from the Physician to the US President Donald Trump, Capt. Sean P. Barbabella, D.
Singapore, May 30 (ANI): US War Secretary Pete Hegseth used his address on the second day of the Shangri-La Dialogue to underscore Washington's commitment to the Indo-Pacific while warning against any attempt to dominate the region.
Hegseth: Era of US subsidising wealthy nations is over Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the “era of US subsidising wealthy nations is over”. Hegseth said that “a Pacific dominated by any hegemony would unravel” the regional balance of power, adding that the US remains committed to maintaining a “free and open Indo-Pacific” despite months of focus on the war with Iran. He also warned that “no state, including China, can impose hegemony and hold security of our nation and allies”.
Washington DC [US], May 30 (ANI): The White House has not announced any decision following US President Donald Trump's meeting with his national security team in the Situation Room on Friday, despite the President earlier indicating that the discussion would help him make a 'final determination' on issues related to Iran, CNN reported.
The recent high-stakes visit of a senior Iranian delegation to Doha, led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has ended in a major diplomatic setback for Tehran, an informed source with knowledge of the negotiations told Iran International.
Pakistani officials hold talks with Rubio in Washington Pakistani officials held what Islamabad described as a “warm and cordial” meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, DC, amid ongoing efforts to mediate between Washington and Tehran. According to Pakistan’s foreign ministry, Rubio acknowledged Pakistan’s diplomatic and mediation efforts during the discussions. Deputy Prime Minister and foreign minister Ishaq Dar said he remained confident that Pakistan’s continued efforts to promote peace and stability, supported by friendly countries, would produce positive outcomes.
The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.
A political fight is playing out in Iran, where the small but loud faction of hard-liners has used rallies, state media and private and public statements to try to undermine negotiations.
Tehran [Iran], May 30 (ANI): The tedious negotiations on the ceasefire deal continue as Iran said that no final understanding has been reached, rejecting suggestions that Tehran would act under external pressure, Iranian state media Press TV reported. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei told state television, 'Tehran has said goodbye to the language of 'must' 47 years ago.
Washington DC [US], May 30 (ANI): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and thanked Pakistan for its role in advancing peace in the Middle East, the State Department said on Thursday.
Thomas Massies fall shows what really destroys principled US conservatism: not the left, but obedience to the Israeli lobby As an inveterate leftie with an irrepressible intuitive sympathy for genuine, decent conservatives - that term excludes, obviously, gutless mainstream centrists - I am always looking for exemplars of this old and venerable political species.
Iranian opposition news site got $800m in debt relief: Report An $870m debt-relief deal suggests that Iran International, an Iranian opposition outlet, has ties to Saudi Arabian investors, according to a Financial Times report on Thursday. The links stem from documents related to a debt-for-equity swap that Iran International conducted in December to shore up its finances. Iran International has spent hundreds of millions of dollars since its founding in 2017 by British-Saudi investors, the FT reported.
Why Pakistan will likely refuse to join the Abraham Accords Submitted by Zia Ur Rehman on Fri, 05/29/2026 - 18:31 Despite Trump's pressure, costs of normalising ties with Israel are higher in Pakistan than in Arab states due to its more vibrant and contested political landscape US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in the Treaty Room of the State Department in Washington, DC, on 29 May 2026 (Mandel Ngan/AFP) Off For decades, Pakistani passports have carried a simple but striking inscription: “Valid for all countries of the world except Israel . " This position is more than a diplomatic formality. It reflects one of Pakistan’s longest-standing foreign policy principles: Pakistan does not recognise Israel.
Washington DC [US], May 29 (ANI): In a development that could reshape West Asia's security landscape, US President Donald Trump announced Friday that he will convene an emergency meeting in the White House Situation Room to make a final decision on a broad, multi-part peace deal with Iran.
New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): Amid escalating maritime and geopolitical friction across the Gulf, the Ambassador of Iran to India, Mohammad Fathali, has assured New Delhi that the safety and security of all Indian expatriates living and working in West Asia remains a paramount priority for Tehran.
New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): Iranian Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, on Friday asserted that Tehran will not compromise on what it described as the 'legal and legitimate rights' of the Iranian people, particularly the right of the Islamic Republic to peaceful nuclear energy and uranium enrichment.
Iran says no final deal reached despite ongoing talks with US Iran has pushed back against comments by US President Donald Trump, saying negotiations between Tehran and Washington remain under way and have yet to produce a final agreement. Esmaeil Baghaei rejected Trump's assertion that Iran “must” agree never to possess a nuclear weapon. “None of the Western parties, when speaking about the Islamic Republic of Iran, can use the language of ‘must’,” Baghaei said.
Iran says no agreement reached with US, Strait of Hormuz decision must be joint Iran says no agreement has been finalised with the United States, pushing back against reports of a breakthrough in ongoing talks. Esmaeil Baghaei said in a statement that negotiations have yet to produce a deal. He added that any decisions on managing the Strait of Hormuz must be made jointly by Iran and Oman, underscoring Tehran’s position on control of the strategic waterway.
