Sunday, 24 May 2026

US Iran War News Live Updates: Pakistan hopes to host US-Iran peace talks ‘very soon’, says PM, after Trump claims Tehran deal ‘largely negotiated’ The Indian Express

US Iran War News Live Updates: Trump instructs negotiators ‘not to rush into a deal’ with Iran The Indian Express

Posting on Telegram, Netanyahu said this would require dismantling Iran's nuclear enrichment facilities and removing enriched nuclear material from its territory.

Tehran also signals progress on talks but says the key issue of nuclear weapons is not part of an initial framework it is working on.

May 23 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that a memorandum of understanding on a peace deal has been "largely negotiated" with Iran and will open the Strait of Hormuz, with...

A "largely negotiated" memorandum of understanding on an Iran peace ​deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, U.S.

U.S. and Iran are nearing a tentative deal to end the conflict, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and curb Tehran's uranium stockpile — though major details remain unresolved.

Oil falls more than $4 as US, Iran remain at odds over peace deal Reuters

Trump says Iran deal 'largely negotiated', would reopen Strait of Hormuz Reuters

White House says Iran deal could take days Axios

President Donald Trump said Sunday that he had told US negotiators "not to rush into a deal" with Iran amid anticipation -- and mounting criticism -- of an agreement to end the war in the Middle East.

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks at a joint presser with India's Minister of External Affairs S.

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Negotiations would be held on curbing Iran’s nuclear program, Axios reported.

Draft US-Iran deal links sanctions relief to nuclear curbs and Hormuz reopening شفق نيوز

Iran’s Fars news agency said the agreement would allow Iran to manage the strait.

The deal under discussion would involve a 60-day ceasefire extension during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, according to US media.

Iranian Fars news agency reports that the agreement would allow Iran to manage the Strait of Hormuz and that US President Donald Trump's assertion on the strait was 'inconsistent with reality'

President Donald Trump's emerging deal to end the Iran war is drawing heavy criticism from some fellow Republicans who favor a harder line against the government in Tehran and fear a lost opportunity...

Trump says peace deal with Iran is imminent Politico

US President Donald Trump said earlier that the final details of an agreement with Iran were being discussed.

US President Donald Trump tempered expectations of a Middle East deal by saying he had told his negotiators not to "rush", hours after his top diplomat said the US and Iran could strike a bargain to...

(Corrects second bullet to specify Iran is disputing Trump's claim the strait could reopen)By Asif Shahzad, Michael Martina and Ryan Patrick JonesWASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI, May 23 (Reuters) - A...

US top diplomat Marco Rubio said progress had been made on an outline that could help resolve the situation around the Strait of Hormuz

May 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. and Iran areclose to signing a dealinvolving a 60-day ceasefire extension, during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened,Iranwould be able to freely sell oil and...

Precise details were unclear but the officials said the U.S. demanded a commitment from Iran on uranium as part of any initial agreement.

Exclusive: Trump says he's "50/50" on Iran deal, decision by Sunday Axios

Trump said the shooter had a "violent history and possible obsession" with the White House.

The confrontation took place just after 6 pm (2200 GMT), when a man near the White House security perimeter “pulled a weapon from his bag and began firing.”

Iran has made no public statements on the agreement announced by the US President.

WASHINGTON DC, USA – A gunman who fired at a White House ‌checkpoint was shot by officers and died after being

Netanyahu backs Trump on Iran, demands dismantling of nuclear programme Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he and US President Donald Trump are aligned on forcing Iran to dismantle its...

Secret Service officers and police sealed off streets around the White House after a person opened fire at a security checkpoint before being shot dead by officers, according to US authorities.

A gunman opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening, with US Secret Service agents killing the assailant in a shoot-out during which a bystander was also struck, authorities said.

A gunman opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening before being shot dead by US Secret Service agents in a confrontation that also left a bystander wounded.

The White House was placed under lockdown following a shooting incident just outside its perimeter, Al-Qahera News Channel (Cairo News Channel) reported on Sunday.

Officials say a suspect approached a checkpoint near the building and opened fire, and that a bystander was wounded.

US Iran War News Live Updates: Pakistani PM lauds Trump on his ‘extraordinary efforts to pursue peace’ with Iran The Indian Express

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday congratulated United States President Donald Trump on his “extraordinary efforts to pursue peace”, saying he held a “very useful and productive call” with the...

Buildings rattled in the Ukrainian capital for hours early Sunday. Russia launched an Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile for only the third time in the war.

Police and members of the Secret Service block streets around the White House, Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)2026-05-23T22:51:18Z WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S.

Shooting outside White House: Blow-by-blow account of what happened; prayers pour in for President Donald Trump | Hindustan Times Hindustan Times

A gunman opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening before being shot dead by US Secret Service agents in a confrontation that also left a bystander wounded.

What Is Russia's 'Indestructible' Oreshnik Missile Used In Kyiv Strikes NDTV

Shooting of man who was allegedly armed with a firearm at a house in Narangba to be investigatedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPocock open to independents forming party to...

The head of the World Health Organization said Friday that the Ebola outbreak in Congo is "spreading rapidly" and now poses a "very high" risk at the national level.

US President Donald Trump said Saturday a deal with Iran had been "largely negotiated," with the proposal including opening the crucial Strait of Hormuz, though the agreement was "subject to...

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Officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) updated the death toll from the Ebola outbreak to 204 late on Saturday, hours after the Red Cross said three volunteers had died there and Uganda...

Jennifer Gavito, Former US State Department official, Senior Advisor, The Cohen Group, is our guest.

Suspect 'down' after shooting at officers near White House, official says Reuters

Oil dropped as the US and Iran edged toward a deal, although President Donald Trump said that Washington’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would remain until an agreement was completed.

Officials say the train had been transporting military personnel home for Eid when it was attacked by armed separatists.

An emotional Marta Kostyuk fought back tears after her first-round win at the French Open on Sunday as she told the Roland Garros crowd about waking up to news that a Russian missile had struck near...

On Sunday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters in India there was a chance of some "some good news" regarding a deal later in the day.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he is expecting “some good news” on May 24.

Israeli strike kills two in south Lebanon, injures another Lebanon’s official National News Agency says an Israeli air strike has killed two young men and wounded another in the country’s south.

At least two people died in Kyiv, which faced the brunt of the attack, Ukrainian officials said. It was one of the biggest overnight aerial assaults since the beginning of Russia's invasion.

Hezbollah claims 28 attacks on Israeli forces in south Lebanon Lebanon’s Hezbollah says it carried out 28 separate operations against Israeli forces in southern Lebanon on Sunday.

GENEVA, May 23 - The Red Cross on Saturday paid tribute to three volunteers who are believed to have died after contracting Ebola while handling bodies and are among the first known victims of the...

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Washington, reaffirming the importance of a relationship that has come under growing strain, a...

U.S., Iran close to a deal to end war, official says Axios

As the number of suspected Ebola cases in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo pass 900, health workers say that the chaos left by years of fighting and local government failures has been...

China lowers death toll in Shanxi coal mine disaster to 82 Reuters

Congo suspended flights to the eastern city of Bunia and regional health ministers warned of escalating cross-border risks from Ebola as the outbreak spread across three provinces and overwhelmed...

Bloomberg White House Correspondent Jeff Mason and Bloomberg News Reporter Dan Williams join David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the White House...

The volunteers were among the first named victims of the epidemic, which is being driven by the rare Bundibugyo virus.

Moscow used some 600 drones and 30 missiles, including at least one Oreshnik, a powerful hypersonic ballistic missile that is capable of carrying nuclear weapons, Ukraine's air force said.

President Donald Trump's emerging deal to end the Iran war is drawing heavy criticism from some fellow Republicans who favor a harder line against the government in Tehran and fear a lost opportunity...

The official said Iran had also agreed to dispose of highly enriched uranium, but stressed that a deal had not yet been signed. American and Iranian officials have described the terms differently.

The detainees say they were slapped, hit, humiliated and even subjected to sexual violence, but Israel's prison service says the allegations are false.

Hong Kong’s finance chief has called for deeper cooperation and dialogue with Europe despite disagreements on some issues, saying such engagement is crucial amid growing geopolitical uncertainty.

Attacks in Hebron, Bethlehem governorates of southern occupied West Bank, according to Palestinian Red Crescent, witnesses

The secretary of state wants to sell US energy to Delhi to make up for shortfalls caused by the Iran war.

Hormuz Strait pre-war status not to return تابناک | TABNAK

Iván Cepeda y De la Espriella lideran en intención de voto; Paloma Valencia aparece distante, según encuesta del CNC Infobae

US Iran War News Live Updates | Washington and Tehran agree in principle to reopen Hormuz, US official says: Report The Indian Express

Trump says he will not attend son Donald Trump Jr's wedding News24

Hong Kong’s education authorities have demanded a written report from a secondary school after a video went viral that apparently shows its principal swearing at security guards during a school trip...

Tulsi Gabbard resigned as Director of National Intelligence, saying she is stepping down to care for her husband following his diagnosis of a rare bone cancer.

The explosion was so powerful that several nearby buildings were damaged and a resident 15 miles away was jolted awake by the blast. A separatist group claimed responsibility.

Police said the man had stab wounds and the woman’s body was bruised.

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Russia’s Oreshnik missile is a nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic missile that Moscow says can evade air defences and strike targets across Europe at hypersonic speeds.

California lawmakers are pressuring the federal government for an emergency declaration regarding the toxic chemical situation at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove.

At least four people died and dozens of others were injured in the attack Russia used its powerful hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile for a third time in Ukraine as part of a massive attack on...

Encuesta del CNC ratifica que Abelardo de la Espriella empata con Iván Cepeda y es el único que le gana en segunda vuelta. Paloma Valencia está fuera de juego Revista Semana

On first official India trip, Rubio tries to tackle a trust deficit between Washington and Delhi AP News

In Lebanon, an Israeli 'double tap' killed three medics and four others including a two-year-old girl. A neighbor's video shows what happened.

The top US diplomat met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi for more than an hour and invited the premier to visit the White House soon.

A large ballistic missile attack pounded Ukraine's capital early on Sunday, wounding at least five people.

They are thought to have caught the virus before the outbreak was identified, the Red Cross says.

The expanded second passenger terminal at Hong Kong International Airport is set to open its doors to travellers on Wednesday, offering 25 new shopping and dining options.

The Ebola outbreak spreads in Democratic Republic of Congo, Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping meet in Beijing, Japanese actress Arisa Sasaki dresses as a mermaid...

A man carries a box from a burning trade center after a Russian strike on Kyiv, Ukraine, on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

Hong Kong police have launched an investigation after a Hung Hom shop cat was found with its tail nearly severed and its lips turning purple before dying at a veterinary clinic on Sunday afternoon.

Video: Israel kills Palestinian police officers in overnight Gaza strike Israel killed at least five Palestinian police officers after carrying out overnight airstrike attacks on northern Gaza,...

The Oreshnik missile, which reportedly travels over 10 times the speed of sound, was used, Russia has confirmed.

Ukraine is calling for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council and a gathering of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) following massive Russian air strikes,...

"Avoid Travel To Congo, Uganda": India Issues Advisory Amid Ebola Outbreak NDTV

Her resignation shows how little influence such voices wield around Donald Trump

Trump says U.S. will send 5,000 more troops to Poland Axios

Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson’s combined net worth: How rich is the newlywed couple? | Hindustan Times Hindustan Times

Hong Kong is likely to attract more mainland Chinese retail brands, but unlike the previous wave, non food and beverage (F&B) retailers are the ones ramping up their presence, according to analysts.

Ken Mak’s greatest wish before leaving his village in Hong Kong this month is to save the fruit trees planted by his grandfather before the bulldozers arrive.

Assault hits water facility, market, residential buildings and schools, killing at least four and injuring dozens Russia used its powerful hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile for a third time in...

Donald Trump affirme qu’un accord a été largement «négocié, sous réserve d’être finalisé» entre Washington et Téhéran : l’actu au Moyen-Orient ce samedi 23 mai Libération

Sergio Fajardo recriminó a Paloma Valencia por decir inicialmente que votaría por De la Espriella, y ahora pelear con él Revista Semana

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China’s latest space mission, which includes Hong Kong’s first astronaut, lifted off on Sunday night.

After a decade on the Manchester City bench, Pep Guardiola will take charge of his final game for the Citizens this Sunday against Aston Villa.

Attacks reported in Hebron, Bethlehem governorates of southern occupied West Bank

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held bilateral talks with his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Sunday as the two countries look to steady ties that have fallen to their lowest point...

Tens of thousands remain under evacuation orders in Garden Grove, California.

Nueva encuesta sacude la carrera presidencial: así quedarían los duelos entre Paloma Valencia, Iván Cepeda y De la Espriella en segunda vuelta Infobae

How many US troops in Poland after Trump U-turn? TVP World

Hong Kong’s technology infrastructure is undergoing a major transformation as local government and businesses replace Western products with domestic alternatives, driven by closer integration with...

Eleven Australian Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel deported to Turkey The Guardian

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