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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump are expected to meet Monday at Gracie Mansion, a city official and the White House confirmed.

President Donald Trump told Fox News that the United States is weighing options regarding Iran, ranging from military action to economic pressure and diplomacy, and signaled he could meet President Masoud Pezeshkian.

U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz says the Trump administration will push allies to enforce Iran sanctions, warning of consequences for noncompliance.

Addressing the 'Cyrus the Great II' conference in Toronto, Reza Pahlavi has urged supporters to express their political will through the ballot box.

Ukraine launched over 1,000 drones at Moscow and its surroundings, causing a fire at an oil refinery and leaving two people dead.

Ukraine launched over 1,000 drones at targets in Russia, including Moscow, resulting in casualties and damage according to local officials.

A leaked Russian government document details a comprehensive roadmap for cooperation between Moscow and Tehran for 2024–2026, covering financial, energy, nuclear, and aviation sectors.

Prince Reza Pahlavi stated that the opposition has entered a new phase against the Islamic Republic, citing growing defections among regime officials and military personnel.

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned of two opposing viewpoints within the ruling establishment regarding how to manage the confrontation with the United States.

Turkey’s banking regulator quietly revoked the operating license of Bank Mellat's main branch in Istanbul, an administrative move driven by expanding US secondary sanctions despite President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's fiery rhetoric against Israel and…

Venezuela has signed an energy agreement with France’s TotalEnergies, the latest in a series of deals with international companies as Caracas seeks foreign investment to revive its oil and gas sector.

Political analyst Khalid Al-Jabri examines the challenges facing the Donald Trump administration in managing Middle East crises alongside domestic US issues ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Cuba's entire electrical grid collapsed on Friday, triggering a nationwide blackout and causing widespread internet and cellphone outages across the island.

A Chinese tech firm has revoked a security certificate issued to Iran's sanctioned Persian Gulf Straits Authority following warnings from U.S. sanctions experts.

Russia and China have blocked a US-proposed resolution to extend the mandate of UN experts monitoring sanctions on Iran by exercising their veto power.

Russia is holding State Duma elections in occupied Ukrainian territories. International observers and critics describe the process as lacking democratic standards and serving as a tool to legitimize Moscow's invasion.

A three-day parliamentary election has begun in Russia, featuring only parties that support the Kremlin and the war in Ukraine, as President Vladimir Putin seeks to tighten his grip on power.

Russia and China have used their veto power at the UN Security Council to block a one-year extension of the mandate for experts monitoring international sanctions against Iran.

Donald Trump has indicated he faces a major decision regarding Iran, while also noting the possibility of a meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu in New York.

Benjamin Netanyahu claimed at a campaign event that his military actions prevented Israel's destruction by Iranian atomic bombs, but intelligence reports and former officials challenge the assertion.

Donald Trump has stated he is weighing significant decisions regarding Iran and will meet with Gulf leaders at the UN General Assembly before determining his next steps.

New satellite imagery reveals reinforced defenses at tunnel entrances of the کلنگ گزلا nuclear site near Natanz, as President Donald Trump warns Tehran not to 'get cute.'

Donald Trump is expected to meet with leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly to discuss post-war strategy regarding Iran.

A Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 flight from Mashhad to Kermanshah returned to its origin airport following a severe malfunction and violent shaking.

The US House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed legislation aimed at preventing the costs of data center infrastructure from being passed on to consumer electricity bills.

The US House of Representatives has voted for the third time to pass a measure calling on Donald Trump to end the military conflict with Iran.

Reports indicate the formation of a so-called 'Red-Green' alliance between left-wing parties and Islamist groups in Europe, which is reshaping the continent's political landscape through a focus on anti-Israel policies.

A Pentagon inspector general report reveals ammunition shortages, significant aircraft losses, and a strike on a key US logistics hub in Bahrain.

The US Treasury Department has sanctioned Russia's VTB Bank for facilitating transactions with Iran and bypassing existing sanctions.

Leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have signed a historic joint declaration in Cardiff calling for constitutional change, as Donald Trump voices support for Irish reunification.

Reports indicate that the Houthis in Yemen have leveraged a complex network involving oil trade, cryptocurrencies, and cooperation with Russia and China to bypass US sanctions and emerge as a regional power.

The United States opposed granting a sanctions exemption for Mohammad Eslami to travel to Austria for the annual IAEA meeting.

Reports indicate the Trump administration intends to limit potential negotiations with Tehran to the nuclear issue, while Iran seeks to prioritize the resolution of the Strait of Hormuz dispute.

Following Genta Koja's victory in the Okinawa gubernatorial election, the prefecture has signaled approval for the central government's US military base relocation plan for the first time in 12 years.

An official stated that Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, is unable to travel to the IAEA annual conference in Vienna due to UN sanctions.

The Times of Israel reports that a planned meeting between Iran and Gulf states regarding security in the Strait of Hormuz has been postponed.

Swedes head to the polls as concerns over crime rates, migration policies, and the economy dominate the high-stakes election race between Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s coalition and Magdalena Andersson’s Social Democrats.

At the 25th anniversary ceremony of the 9/11 attacks at the Pentagon, Donald Trump described the ongoing US conflict with the Islamic Republic as a continuation of the war on terror, emphasizing the necessity…

Reports indicate that House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing pressure to cancel the House recess due to growing concerns over AI risks.

Leaders of Iran, Russia, and China have gathered in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS summit. The meeting takes place as India navigates competing interests among global and regional powers amid ongoing wars in…

Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, New York has been physically rebuilt, but its residents continue to live with the psychological, security, and political legacy of the event.

US President Donald Trump stated that he does not regret his decision to go to war with Iran, despite the potential impact on midterm elections.

The US Treasury has imposed new sanctions on individuals and companies linked to Hezbollah and Kataib Hezbollah in Iraq, Lebanon, and Turkey as part of efforts to restrict Tehran's revenue sources.

The United States has imposed new sanctions on entities and individuals in Iraq, the UAE, Lebanon, and Turkey that Washington says have supported the Iraqi paramilitary group Kataeb Hezbollah.

The US Treasury Department has imposed new sanctions on entities providing support to Kataib Hezbollah in Iraq and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

A report by the Jerusalem Post indicates that Iran is bypassing billions of dollars in sanctions by using a secretive barter mechanism to exchange oil for Chinese imports.

The Wall Street Journal reports that senior Trump administration officials have warned the president that the conflict with Iran could extend beyond January 2029.

Ukrainian drones struck an industrial facility in the Arctic city of Novy Urengoy, as the Trump administration intensifies efforts to revive stalled peace negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv.

A UK official stated that a decision on whether to include Jewish areas in East Jerusalem in trade bans remains undecided.

The Israeli government’s move to advance construction in the E1 area between Jerusalem and Ma’ale Adumim has triggered international backlash, with Britain announcing sanctions and 11 other nations considering trade restrictions.

Eight Muslim states, including the UAE, have issued a joint statement urging other countries to follow the UK's lead in imposing sanctions on Israeli settlers.

A Board of Peace official told The Times of Israel that the body will have no leverage over Benjamin Netanyahu until after the October 27 election.

Maritime conflicts in the Strait of Hormuz have intensified with reciprocal attacks on tankers by Iran and the US. Meanwhile, talks between Israel and Lebanon have moved to new locations, and diplomatic tensions between…

Chinese tech giant Huawei faces trial in the United States over serious allegations including bank fraud, sanctions violations related to Iran, and the theft of trade secrets.

Chinese tech giant Huawei is set to face trial in the United States regarding its business dealings in Iran, marking the conclusion of a long-standing legal battle between the US government and the company.

The IRGC claims attacks on US vessels and oil tankers in the Gulf, while diplomatic tensions escalate between the UK and Israel following London's sanctions on settlements.

The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on several Iranian airlines and associated entities, accusing them of transporting weapons, as part of ongoing economic pressure on Tehran.

The US Treasury Department has sanctioned 36 aviation companies accused of facilitating weapons transfers and illicit cargo for the Iranian regime.

The British government has published new legislation to increase financial and trade restrictions against the Islamic Republic in response to its nuclear program.

Political analyst Pierre Haski examines Donald Trump's management of the war with Iran, describing it as a historic strategic error that has undermined America's global standing.