Oil prices slide on hopes of US-Iran peace deal
Trump said on Saturday that an agreement would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, without giving further details.
Rubio says ‘solid’ Iran deal may come on Monday
The deal under discussion would involve a 60-day ceasefire extension during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, US media reports.
Building collapse in Philippines leaves 3 dead, 17 missing
Rescuers search for survivors after thermal scans show signs of breathing and heartbeats beneath debris.
Oil prices fall amid mixed signals on US-Iran peace deal
Japan's stock market surges to record high on hopes of an end to US-Israel war on Iran.
Syria holds legislative elections in former Kurdish-controlled areas
Al Jazeera’s Heidi Pett reports on the Syrian legislative elections in Hasakah and the town of Kobane.
How Saudi Arabia’s spending spree reached the end of the line
MBS's Vison 2030 project seemed the stuff of science fiction. Now reality has bitten
LIVE: Trump says Iran deal not ‘fully negotiated yet’
US president says any potential agreement with Tehran will be 'good and proper' as mediation efforts continue.
Middle East crisis live: Trump claims ‘I don’t make bad deals’ as questions remain over negotiation progress – The Guardian
- Middle East crisis live: Trump claims ‘I don’t make bad deals’ as questions remain over negotiation progress The Guardian
- What’s in the proposed deal that could end the US-Iran conflict? CNN
- Oil prices fall 5% after Trump says Iran talks proceeding in a 'constructive manner' CNBC
- Trump, after signaling deal was imminent, says he will not ‘rush’ deal with Iran Politico
- Iran: Trump remarks on Strait of Hormuz ‘inconsistent with reality’ The Hill
Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it’s tightening its control
The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.
Indian billionaires buy foreign companies as growth slows at home
India Inc spent $18bn on global buyouts in 2025 and the deal value could cross $15bn in the first half of 2026.
Ecuador’s Noboa pledges to extradite criminals in State of the Union speech
The right-wing president highlighted anti-crime operations and economic progress, while critics warned of abuses.
Cuba thanks China for rice shipment amid worsening humanitarian conditions
The Caribbean island has faced a fuel blockade that has cut off essential supplies, as Trump seeks regime change.
The Art of the Incomplete Deal: the Hard Issues on Iran Come Later – The New York Times
- The Art of the Incomplete Deal: the Hard Issues on Iran Come Later The New York Times
- Trump’s Endgame Is Surrender The Atlantic
- Three months in, is Trump losing the Iran war? Reuters
- US or Iran: Who will win the Hormuz endurance game? DW.com
- An ever-expanding catastrophe over Iran is not inevitable. Trump can and must be stopped | Simon Tisdall The Guardian
Inside a Beirut barbershop shaped by war and crisis
For nearly 20 years, Mario Habib has run a barbershop through wars, economic collapse and political crisis in Lebanon.
RAF jet carrying defence secretary has signal jammed near Russian border
Pilots on board had to use a different navigation system while the plane's GPS was disabled.
After San Diego shooting, Muslim Americans aim to turn grief into action
More than 25,000 US Muslims have come together for the annual ICNA conference, where speakers encouraged activism.
Pakistan’s Eid livestock traders losing as war on Iran pushes up prices
Livestock traders in Pakistan say the war on Iran has hurt their sales ahead of Eid al-Adha.
She was told to marry in a country which bans girls’ education. So she got in a taxi and fled
Nearly five years on from the school ban, young women say they have waved goodbye to their dreams.
Senegal parliament speaker steps down as political crisis worsens
The move by speaker El Malick Ndiaye clears the way for sacked premier Ousmane Sonko to run for head of parliament.
‘Trump needs a deal, no matter how bad it is’
Harlan Ullman argues that US President Donald Trump is chasing any Iran deal to relieve mounting pressure at home.