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11Smoke From Aircraft at Riyadh Airport After Houthis Claim Missile Target
Reports indicate smoke was seen rising from a parked aircraft at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, after the Houthis announced the launch of a ballistic missile toward the airport.
Trump: Negotiations with Iran are fruitful and we will not attack Tehran before the midterm elections
US President Donald Trump said that Washington is engaging in "fruitful" negotiations with Iran, emphasizing that it will not launch an attack on Tehran prior to the midterm elections on November 3.
European Parliament Committee Adopts Report Calling for Global AI Governance
The European Parliament's Committee on Constitutional Affairs approved a report by a 21-to-3 vote calling on the EU to lead a global agreement on AI governance modeled after nuclear non-proliferation.
Trump Rejects Iranian Proposal to Reopen Hormuz as Tehran Threatens Attacks on Regional Facilities
US President Donald Trump rejects an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while a senior Iranian official announces that regional facilities will not be safe unless his country's security is guaranteed.
Trump Hosts Chinese President for Talks Covering Trade, Nvidia Chip Restrictions, Ukraine, and Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to host his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping for wide-ranging talks addressing tariffs, export restrictions on Nvidia chips, Boeing aircraft orders, and the Iranian and Ukrainian dossiers.
Saudi Arabia and Syria Sign Two MoUs to Develop Roads and Railways
Saudi Arabia and Syria signed two memorandums of understanding to rehabilitate the Syrian road and railway network and facilitate truck movement across shared borders.
Washington Announces Mine Clearing in the Strait of Hormuz and Restoration of Normal Navigation
The United States announced the removal of naval mines from the Strait of Hormuz and the return of the waterway to its normal status, in a step representing a fundamental shift in the course of tensions around one of the world's most vital oil arteries.
Iran and Oman Discuss Opening an Alternative Shipping Canal to Bypass the Strait of Hormuz
Informed sources revealed that Iran and Oman are holding negotiations on creating an alternative shipping canal bypassing the choke point in the Strait of Hormuz, in an effort to secure the flow of Gulf oil.
Qatar and Iran Tighten Coordination on Maritime Security in the Strait of Hormuz
Qatar and Iran intensified their diplomatic consultations on maritime security arrangements in the Strait of Hormuz, signaling Doha's desire to play a mediator role to de-escalate tensions and restore tanker traffic.
China Rejects Request to Secure Strait of Hormuz, Citing Non-Interference Principle
China rejected a request to participate in securing the Strait of Hormuz following US military operations that cleared Iranian mines, citing its policy of non-interference.
Trump Closes Door on Negotiations with Iran as Strait of Hormuz Weighs on Global Asset Prices
Trump announced the cessation of any negotiations with Iran, Tehran confirmed keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed, and the UAE suspended its dealings with Tehran, driving up risk premiums in global markets.