Navy destroyer, aircraft join US armada amassing near Iran The US is rapidly massing warships and strike aircraft around Iran as President Donald Trump openly threatens military action in an apparent bid to coerce its leaders to surrender their nuclear program. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
UAE President meets Putin in Russia to discuss nuclear energy, trade, Iran The visit of Emirati President Sheikh Mohammed comes a day after the Kremlin hosted President Ahmed al-Sharaa to discuss the future of Russian military bases in Syria. Russia
Oil climbs above $70 a barrel, hitting five-month high on Iran tensions At 9:30 a.m. ET, Brent crude futures reached $70.44, the highest level since Aug. 1, 2025. Iran
Lebanon army chief to visit US Tuesday to shore up support: What to know The Lebanese army is seeking international and regional support to boost its capabilities and enable it to continue clearing the areas in southern Lebanon as part of a disarmament plan. Lebanon
Iran FM heads to Turkey in last-ditch effort to avoid US escalation Ankara is stepping up efforts to ease Iran-US tensions, as Turkey's top diplomat meets with a US envoy ahead of the Iranian foreign minister's Friday visit to Turkey. Turkey
UAE Central Bank approves first US dollar-backed stablecoin: What to know The approval marks a milestone in the UAE’s development of digital currency infrastructure and positions USDU as the Gulf country’s first USD-denominated currency for digital assets. United Arab Emirates
Analysis Caught in the Gulf crossfire: Pakistan navigates Saudi-UAE rivalry Pakistan has to walk a fine line to ensure that it maintains vital economic relations with the United Arab Emirates while sustaining long-standing defense cooperation with Saudi Arabia. By Sabena Siddiqui In Karachi, reporting on South Asia, Middle East, Iran
Russia is ready to evacuate its staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant if necessary, TASS reports Reuters
