Trump confirms May meeting with Xi Jinping after Iran war delay
U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14 and 15, postponed due to the ongoing conflict with Iran, according to multiple reports.
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Middle East Conflict Disrupts Global Aviation, Threatens Gulf Model
A prolonged Middle East conflict has disrupted global aviation, with Dubai's airport handling 92 million passengers in 2024, according to BBC reports.
Trump Talks Iran, Iran Rejects: Diverging Claims on Diplomacy
President Donald Trump claims he is in talks with Iran, while Iranian officials deny any engagement, according to multiple reports from The New York Times, Al Jazeera, and Japanese news outlets.
Iran Tells UN Vessels Can Transit Hormuz If Coordinated With Tehran
Iran has informed the United Nations that non-hostile ships may transit the Strait of Hormuz if they coordinate with Tehran, according to multiple reports. This comes amid rising regional tensions and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
U.S. Sends 15-Point Plan to Iran via Pakistan, Sources Say
The United States has reportedly sent Iran a 15-point plan to end the ongoing conflict, according to sources, with the proposal delivered through Pakistan, as tensions in the Middle East continue to simmer.
Iran War Shows Norms of International Conflicts Have Been Overturned
The escalating conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has undermined long-standing international norms on warfare, according to legal experts, with threats to strike energy infrastructure and retaliatory attacks challenging global rules, according to the BBC.
Israel to Take Control of Southern Lebanon Buffer Zone
Israel plans to take control of a large buffer zone in southern Lebanon, according to Defence Minister Israel Katz, as part of its ongoing campaign against Hezbollah, according to the BBC.
Smotrich Says Litani River Should Be Israel’s New Border With Lebanon
Israeli Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has proposed that the Litani River be recognized as Israel’s new border with Lebanon, according to the Times of Israel.
Iran War Missiles: Regional Tensions Escalate
Iran launched missile strikes targeting Israel and Bahrain, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. According to The Times of India, the attacks resulted in casualties and injuries across multiple locations.
Iran Fars Report: Gas Infrastructure Hit as Conflict Expands to Energy Assets
Iran's Fars report revealed that gas infrastructure has been hit in recent attacks, signaling a widening conflict that now threatens critical energy assets, according to investingLive.
Trump Claims Iran Peace Talks Amid Middle East Conflict
Donald Trump claimed there have been 'strong talks' with Iran, though Iranian officials denied any dialogue, as Middle East tensions escalate.
Iran Conflict Escalates Amid Regional Tensions, March 2026 Report
Iran’s military and political tensions have reached a critical point as regional alliances shift and new threats emerge, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).
Trump says he and ‘the ayatollah’ can share control of Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump has claimed that he and Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, could jointly control the Strait of Hormuz, according to Middle East Eye.
UN expert says world has given Israel ‘licence to torture Palestinians’
A United Nations expert has accused the global community of giving Israel a 'licence to torture' Palestinians, according to Al Jazeera. The remarks come amid escalating violence in the region and growing concerns over human rights violations.
UK Police Investigate Iran Link in Attack on Jewish Charity Ambulances
UK police are investigating possible links to Iran after a series of fires set on ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity in London, according to the Associated Press.