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Xi, Putin and Modi Gather in Bishkek as SCO Seeks Greater Global Influence

Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit brings together major Eurasian powers amid deepening geopolitical divisions and competing strategic interests BISHKEK: The leaders of China, Russia and India...

IRGC Confirms Targeted Strikes on U.S. Military Facilities in Jordan

TEHRAN — Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has confirmed that its recent strikes targeted maintenance facilities and fighter jet staging areas at U.S. military installations in Jordan, according to the semi-official...

Iran Rejects US Claims That Strait of Hormuz Is Open, Citing Continued Restrictions

Revolutionary Guards Say Passage Remains Restricted Without Tehran’s Approval as Vessel Traffic Falls Sharply TEHRAN: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has rejected US...

Kazakhstan Holds Historic Inaugural Kurultai Election Under New Constitutional Framework

Adilet Party Secures Overwhelming Majority in Landmark Vote ASTANA – Kazakhstan completed its first election to the newly established unicameral Kurultai on 23 August 2026, marking...

Qatar Renews Diplomatic Push to Reopen Strait of Hormuz as Iran Sets Conditions for...

Tehran Agrees to Outline Requirements for Restoring Commercial Traffic as Mediators Press for Freedom of Navigation DUBAI: Diplomatic efforts to restore normal shipping through the...

Trump seeks to sanction Tehran into submission rather than renew MOU, sources say

President says Washington not talking with Iran, hints new sanctions could hit Chinese banks that do business with it, as Iranian FM hosts Qatari diplomat for talks on Hormuz

Lavrov Says White House Silent on Europe’s Claims That Anchorage Summit Was “Buried”

Russian Foreign Minister Questions Washington’s Response to European Leaders’ Remarks Following US-Russia Talks MOSCOW: The White House has yet to publicly respond to European leaders’...

Japan Moves to Strengthen Energy Security After Iran War

Tokyo to Support Middle East Pipelines Bypassing Strait of Hormuz TOKYO: Japan plans to support efforts to develop alternative oil pipelines in the Middle East as...

Iranian Attacks Cause Billions of Dollars in Damage to US Intelligence Sites in Middle...

Missile and Drone Strikes Reportedly Inflict Unprecedented Damage NEW YORK: Iranian missile and drone attacks have caused billions of dollars in damage to US intelligence facilities...

Netanyahu says no diplomatic deal possible with Iran ‘savages’

Israeli leader hails US President Donald Trump’s new campaign of economic pressure JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a diplomatic deal was not possible with...