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Iranian official says over 12,000 of 60,500 war-damaged residential buildings restored
Middle East
May 4, 2026
Iranian official says over 12,000 of 60,500 war-damaged residential buildings restored
More than 12,000 residential buildings damaged during the US-Israeli war with Iran have been repaired, the head of Iran’s Basij…
Trump’s new plan to ‘guide’ merchant ships through Hormuz leaves many questions unanswered
Features/Interviews
May 4, 2026
Trump’s new plan to ‘guide’ merchant ships through Hormuz leaves many questions unanswered
The US plan to “guide” ships through the Strait of Hormuz, announced by President Donald Trump just hours before it…
An unfinished Iran war could give Xi the upper hand in Trump talks, sources say
World
May 4, 2026
An unfinished Iran war could give Xi the upper hand in Trump talks, sources say
Hong Kong — China remains committed to the upcoming meeting between its leader Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump regardless…
Expensive tortillas, fewer buses: How war in Iran is squeezing Latin America
Features/Interviews
May 2, 2026
Expensive tortillas, fewer buses: How war in Iran is squeezing Latin America
The ceasefire between the United States and Iran is holding but the war’s impact is still being felt in the…
Trump says “maybe we’re better off not making a deal” with Iran
Middle East
May 2, 2026
Trump says “maybe we’re better off not making a deal” with Iran
President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States could be “better off” if officials don’t reach a deal with…
FM, US Middle East envoy discuss progress on peace talks with Iran
Egypt
May 2, 2026
FM, US Middle East envoy discuss progress on peace talks with Iran
CAIRO, May 1 (MENA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty and US Special Envoy for…
Two months into the Iran war, almost everybody is a loser
Features/Interviews
May 2, 2026
Two months into the Iran war, almost everybody is a loser
When US President Donald Trump launched the war on Iran, he promised a swift and decisive victory. Just ten days…
Ceasefire hangs in the balance as impatient Trump awaits response from Iran
Features/Interviews
May 1, 2026
Ceasefire hangs in the balance as impatient Trump awaits response from Iran
Islamabad, Pakistan — As the stalemate between Washington and Tehran drags on and the world waits in hope of a deal,…
Iran’s supreme leader “completely well” and “overseeing negotiations,” adviser insists
Middle East
May 1, 2026
Iran’s supreme leader “completely well” and “overseeing negotiations,” adviser insists
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei is “completely well” and overseeing “negotiations,” his adviser insisted according to Fars news agency,…
Iran’s Ghalibaf urges unity amid divisions, says Trump seeks surrender
Middle East
May 1, 2026
Iran’s Ghalibaf urges unity amid divisions, says Trump seeks surrender
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of Iran’s parliament, said US President Donald Trump is trying to force Iran to “surrender”…