Qatar presses for Iran dialogue as US tightens sanctions, Hormuz tensions rise
Doha calls for freedom of navigation as Tehran outlines conditions involving an Iranian-Omani shipping corridor and mine clearance. Image: Arise…
Qatar PM heads to Tehran to revive US-Iran diplomacy
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani to discuss mediation, navigation rights and steps to ease regional tensions. Image: Firstpost Qatar’s…
Iran threatens fines, seizures for 45 tankers in Hormuz standoff
Strait authority warns listed vessels could face detention, penalties and cargo confiscation amid escalating tensions. Image: The Guardian Iran has…
Four-year-old among two killed in fresh Israeli strikes on Gaza
Israeli airstrikes claim two lives as violence continues across the Palestinian territory. Image: Dawn Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have killed…
Damascus demands Israeli withdrawal as US-led talks seek to halt Syria strikes
Syria calls for Israeli pullback as Washington works to ease tensions between the two countries. Image: Dawn Syria has demanded…
1,500 ships stranded in Hormuz raise threat of global biological invasions
Scientists warn marine organisms attached to stationary vessels could spread to new ecosystems if ships resume voyages. Image: The Guardian…
Iran vows ‘devastating’ response as US threatens toughest-ever sanctions
Tehran warns of retaliation as Washington urges countries to isolate Iran’s economy and China rejects sanctions as a solution. Image:…
Israeli opposition leader warns Syria strike could deepen US rift
Yair Golan calls attack ‘provocative and dangerous’, accusing Netanyahu of putting political interests ahead of Israel’s security. Image: Anadolu Ajansi…
Israel admits troops fired on car that killed 5-year-old Hind Rajab
Israeli military acknowledges soldiers opened fire on the vehicle in Gaza and launches criminal investigation into the 2024 incident. Image:…
Gaza remains deadliest place for aid workers for third consecutive year
UN says 186 humanitarian personnel were killed in 2025 as drone threats put workers and civilians at greater risk. Image:…
