Israeli forces continue attacks on south Lebanon Israeli forces launched air strikes on the town of Hanine at dawn, destroying several houses, reports Al Jazeera.... Published 29 Apr, 2026 10:06am WHATSAPP
Two Israeli soldiers wounded in south Lebanon The Israeli military said two soldiers were wounded in an attack by two fighters in southern Lebanon. It claimed... Published 29 Apr, 2026 09:49am WHATSAPP
Australia inflation jumps with worse to come, rate hike looms Australian consumer prices surged in the first quarter as war in the Middle East drove up energy costs, while core... Published 29 Apr, 2026 09:25am WHATSAPP
US secretary warns financial institutions against funding Iranian ‘shadow banks’ US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned financial institutions not to fund what he calls Iran’s “shadow... Published 29 Apr, 2026 08:49am WHATSAPP
Houthis say they are ‘not neutral’, reaffirm support for Iran and Lebanon Yemen’s Houthi rebels have condemned the US’s “piracy” in the Gulf of Oman, saying the attacks on Iranian commercial... Published 29 Apr, 2026 08:39am WHATSAPP
Iran calls for UNSC to compel Israel to stop attacks on Lebanon Iran’s ambassador to the UN, Amir Saeid Iravani, has called on the UN Security Council to “act decisively to compel... Published 29 Apr, 2026 08:19am WHATSAPP
Oil rises on reports US will extend Iran blockade, prolonging Mideast supply disruptions Oil prices rose on Wednesday, extending a multi-day rally, on reports the US will extend its blockade of Iranian... Published 29 Apr, 2026 08:12am WHATSAPP
Lebanese president denounces killing of medics in Majdal Zoun Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has condemned an Israeli attack that killed three civil defence personnel while they... Published 29 Apr, 2026 08:05am WHATSAPP
Trump tells aides to prepare for extended blockade of Iran, WSJ reports US President Donald Trump has instructed aides to prepare for an extended blockade of Iran, the Wall Street Journal... Published 29 Apr, 2026 08:00am WHATSAPP
Gold steady as markets await Powell's comments on Iran war impact Gold is largely steady as investors await US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s comments to assess the Iran war’s... Published 29 Apr, 2026 07:56am WHATSAPP
Trump says King Charles agrees Iran must not get nuclear bomb US President Donald Trump has said that King Charles agrees Iran cannot have a nuclear bomb, Reuters reports. He... Published 29 Apr, 2026 07:44am WHATSAPP
Panama Canal sees spike in vessel traffic due to war in Middle East The Panama Canal Authority, an autonomous agency that runs the major freight channel through Central America, on... Published 29 Apr, 2026 07:40am WHATSAPP
British finance minister says targeted steps needed to protect UK from war impact without lasting rate hit British finance minister Rachel Reeves says the government needs to make targeted interventions to shield the... Published 29 Apr, 2026 07:24am WHATSAPP
GCC summit affirms any attack on a member state will be considered an attack on Gulf countries Published 29 Apr, 2026 02:10am WHATSAPP
GCC leaders oppose fees on ships crossing Hormuz, urge secure and free navigation Published 29 Apr, 2026 01:45am WHATSAPP
In consultative meeting, Gulf Cooperation Council leaders reject closure of Hormuz Published 29 Apr, 2026 01:44am WHATSAPP
US Treasury secretary warns of consequences for aiding Iran's 'shadow banking system' US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that any financial institution aiding Iran’s “shadow bank” networks... Updated 29 Apr, 2026 01:28am WHATSAPP
Medics among five killed in Israeli strike on southern Lebanon An Israeli airstrike on the town of Majdal Zoun, close to the Israeli border in the Tyre district, has killed at... Published 29 Apr, 2026 12:50am WHATSAPP
‘No oil will go through Hormuz’ if restrictions imposed, Iranian official warns Saeed Siah-Sarani, deputy for cultural affairs of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, vows that no... Published 29 Apr, 2026 12:49am WHATSAPP
Centcom claims 20 vessels moored at Chahbahar port amid US naval blockade United States Central Command (Centcom) claims that 20 vessels are moored at the Iranian port of Chahbahar, as US... Published 29 Apr, 2026 12:48am WHATSAPP
WATCH: US' Rubio says must ensure any deal with Iran prevents them 'sprinting toward' nuclear weapon Published 29 Apr, 2026 12:15am WHATSAPP
Energy prices expected to surge 24pc, reaching highest level since 2022 Russia-Ukraine war: World Bank assessment Energy prices are projected to surge 24 per cent this year to their highest since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in... Published 29 Apr, 2026 12:13am WHATSAPP
US spy agencies examine how Iran would react to Trump declaring victory US intelligence agencies are studying how Iran would respond if President Donald Trump were to declare a unilateral... Published 28 Apr, 2026 11:51pm WHATSAPP
Israel wounds 2 Lebanese soldiers in attack on rescue operation Two Lebanese soldiers were wounded when Israel targeted a patrol conducting a “citizen rescue operation”, Al Jazeera... Published 28 Apr, 2026 11:46pm WHATSAPP
Trump lashes out at German chancellor, says he misunderstands Iran issue US President Donald Trump says German Chancellor Friedrich Merz does not know what he is talking about regarding... Published 28 Apr, 2026 11:45pm WHATSAPP
WATCH: Gulf leaders meet in Jeddah for first time since Middle East war started Published 28 Apr, 2026 11:41pm WHATSAPP
Pakistan's UN envoy says instability in Mideast caused by unresolved Palestine question, Israeli occupation Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s envoy to the UN, says that the “root cause of instability in the Middle... Published 28 Apr, 2026 11:39pm WHATSAPP
Lebanese civil defence says three members are trapped under rubble after Israeli strike A statement by Lebanon’s civil defence body, quoted by the official National News Agency, says its members have been... Published 28 Apr, 2026 11:24pm WHATSAPP
