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Trump Threatens Fresh Strikes On Iran. How Tehran Could Respond
Intensifying attacks on Arab energy infrastructure-- like oil fields, refineries and ports -- is one of the most potent ways in which the Islamic Republic could inflict pain on the global economy and put pressure on Trump.
UN security council meets over Ukraine as Russia and Belarus hold nuclear drills – Europe live
Meeting also comes amid recent brutal Russian attacks and Putin’s visit to ChinaThe UN security council is meeting to discuss the situation in Ukraine today in response to recent brutal Russian attacks on the country and joint nuclear weapons drills starting in Russia and Belarus.The meeting – called by Denmark, France, Greece, Latvia, Liberia, and UK – is expected to cover the latest on “peace and security” situation in Ukraine. Continue reading...
Pocock urges CGT changes as Albanese laughs off AI meme campaign
Independent senator warns budget reform could drive tech investment offshore, as PM thanks startups for ‘very flattering’ imagesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has laughed off an AI-generated meme campaign against capital gains tax changes from startup founders, thanking them for “very flattering” doctored photos of him working in their businesses.But independent politicians representing some of Australia’s startup hotspots have raised alarm over the p...
Middle East crisis live: Trump claims Iran attack ‘on hold’ due to request from Gulf allies
The US president said he called off a planned attack on Iran on Tuesday so that peace talks could continueFull report: Trump claims planned attack on Iran postponed after Tehran makes new proposal to end warWe are restarting our live coverage of the US-Israeli war on Iran and the other conflicts in the Middle East. Donald Trump says he has called off a planned attack on Iran on Tuesday at the request of Gulf states so peace talks could continue.In a post on Truth Social on Monday, the US preside...
DCMS on MAFS UK claims: There must be consequences for criminality or wrongdoing
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AOC, Ro Khanna and the media’s rush to flog a contest that is 18 months away
The following is kind of a made-up story, but required reading for anyone with a 2028 fixation.I don’t mean that it’s fictional. This Axios piece is based on real reporting.But it’s just another angle out of a thousand possible angles about who might win the next Democratic nomination.I’m an Axios fan. I’ve written many such stories myself. It’s what you do when there’s no hard news about an event that won’t start for another year and a half. You’ve got to keep feeding the beast.AOC, ASKED ABOU...
PM Shehbaz arrives in Quetta on day-long visit
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Quetta on Tuesday for a one-day visit, according to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). Balochistan Governor Jaffar Khan Mandokhail received the prime minister upon his arrival, his office said on a post on the social media platform X. During the visit, the premier will hold a meeting with the provincial leadership in Quetta and chair a meeting of the provincial apex committee of the National Action Plan, sta...
Externally-sponsored terrorism, propaganda cannot derail Pakistan’s progress: CDF Munir
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir on Tuesday asserted that “propaganda, fake news or externally-sponsored terrorism” could not derail Pakistan’s progress. The field marshal made the remarks while interacting with officers and troops of formations deployed in Balochistan during his visit to Quetta, according to the military’s media affairs wing. “The field marshal emphasised that Pakistan’s destined rise cannot be obstructed through propaganda, fak...
Fijian migrant defends One Nation leader Pauline Hanson on SBS Insight
READ MORE: Aussie music icon's takedown of Pauline Hanson goes viralBy KYLIE STEVENS, SENIOR BREAKING NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 07:36, 19 May 2026 | Updated: 07:37, 19 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties
World Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties May 19, 20262:02 AM ET By The Associated Press FILE - Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a walk at the Zhongnanhai leadership compound in Beijing, China, Sept. 2, 2025. Alexander Kazakov/Sputnik Kremlin Pool Photo via AP hide caption toggle caption Alexander Kazakov/Sputnik Kremlin Pool Photo via AP BEIJING — Russian President Vladimir Putin is traveling to China to meet with Chinese leader Xi...
Xi hosts Putin in Beijing days after Trump: what to know
Beijing: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing on Tuesday for a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, looking to deepen a strategic partnership stretching from Scandinavia to Southeast Asia.Underpinning the two nuclear powers' relations is China's economic heft complemented by Russia's vast oil production, likely at the forefront of talks this week.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. Here's what to know ahead of the meeting:Firm fri...
Tuesday briefing: After an historic shift in power, where might Plaid Cymru go next?
In today’s newsletter: Labour has been decimated, Reform has taken up the official opposition, and the Senedd has expanded massively – taking the country’s new leadership into uncharted watersGood morning. While Westminster-watchers were obsessed with Labour’s leadership shenanigans, a new chapter in the relationship between Cardiff and the UK government opened.After claiming power in this month’s elections, Plaid Cymru has wasted no time in testing Keir Starmer’s “openness” to reform. In London...
Britain warned decision to redirect £6bn away from 'first line of defence' could compromise national security
Britain has been warned the decision to redirect £6billion away from the "first line of defence" could compromise national security.Some of Britain's most senior former military chiefs have co-signed a letter protesting the Government's decision to cut about £6billion from the overseas budget to fund an increase in defence spending.Among the 51 signees are Field Marshal Lord Richards, a former Chief of the Defence Staff, Major General James Cowan, who commanded the British Army's primary fightin...
Chris Mason: Inside the shadow contest to be our next prime minister
Chris Mason: Inside the shadow contest to be our next prime minister5 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleChris MasonPolitical editorReuters/ PALeft to right: Andy Burnham, Sir Keir Starmer and Wes StreetingIt is now likely, perhaps highly likely, that we will have another new prime minister, possibly within weeks, or perhaps within months.Things are considerably less fraught, noisy and wildly unpredictable than they were last week.However the politics that will shape who is most likel...
Trump says he's called off Iran strike at request of Gulf allies
World Trump says he's called off Iran strike at request of Gulf allies May 19, 20261:27 AM ET By The Associated Press Bakhtiari nomads, wearing traditional dress, hold their guns during a pro-government gathering near the residence where former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, shown on a banner, was killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes on Feb. 28, in Tehran, Iran, Monday, May 18, 2026. Vahid Salemi/AP hide caption toggle caption Vahid Salemi/AP WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump sa...
UAE, Qatar, Saudi allies persuaded Trump to hold off assault against Iran
President Donald Trump said he “held off” on a planned Tuesday (May 19, 2026) strike on Iran, citing a request from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as negotiations to end the war grow more “serious.”Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.In a Truth Social post, Trump said he had instructed his leadership “to be prepared to go forward with a full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment’s notice” if a deal is not reache...
Cuba warns US faces ‘bloodbath’ if Donald Trump launches military action against island
Cuba has issued a grave warning that any US military intervention against the island nation would result in "a bloodbath with incalculable consequences".The country's president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, made the statement via social media, insisting his country presents no danger to other nations and harbours no desire to provoke Washington.His remarks come amid mounting speculation about potential American military action against the Caribbean island.Since returning to office, Donald Trump has made r...
'Baseless': Centre rejects rumours over turning temple gold into reserve
The government has firmly refuted widespread rumors about a plan to monetize gold held by temples and religious institutions. Asserting that such claims are "completely false" and "without any basis," officials clarified that no scheme is being prepared to convert temple gold into bonds or designate it as "Strategic Gold Reserves.
Peter Mandelson scandal: the key questions that remain unanswered
The foreign affairs select committee meets this week to discuss next steps and there are concerns any conclusions reached at this stage may be prematureThe parliamentary inquiry into Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador has heard more than 77,000 words of evidence from five of the most senior officials and advisers in government. Yet, as MPs on the foreign affairs select committee meet this week to discuss next steps, there are concerns that key questions remain unanswered.The committe...
Thames Water rescue deal threatened by uncertainty over next prime minister
Exclusive: Potential investors fear Andy Burnham could push to bring utility companies into public ownershipA rescue deal for Thames Water is under threat because of a potential change in prime minister, government insiders have said.Ministers are negotiating a takeover deal for the stricken water company with a consortium of creditors led by American investment firm Elliott Management. Continue reading...