Iran–Israel War: Live Updates, Missile Strikes & Global Reactions

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Amnesty: Riyadh Airport Attack Killed 13; Civilians on Both Sides at Risk

Amnesty International says the Houthi attack on Riyadh's airport killed 13, one more than Saudi authorities reported, and warns that civilians on both sides of the border are paying for the escalation.

October 14, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Iranian and Azerbaijani delegations seated along a long table during Ilham Aliyev's meeting with Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni in Baku

Iran’s Interior Minister Briefs Aliyev on Talks Neither Side Names

Iran's interior minister told Azerbaijan's president he had briefed him on ongoing negotiations aimed at easing regional tensions, according to the presidency's readout. Neither government says who is negotiating with whom, or

October 14, 2026

Government and Politics·News

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani seated at a microphone before the national flag as he addresses the Shura Council

Qatar’s Revenue Fell 42% in Six Months; the Emir Says Services Held

Qatar's government revenue fell 42 percent in the first half of 2026 while spending fell 14 percent, the Emir told the Shura Council, adding that no essential service was cut. The speech

October 14, 2026

Economy·Government and Politics·News

Night-time satellite views of the Persian Gulf region showing city lights and gas flares

IEA Warns European Diesel Could Rise Again as Oil Stays Short Into 2027

The IEA says world oil supply rose 2.5 million barrels a day in September and still fell short of demand, with diesel nearly double crude and stocks unlikely to rebuild before late

October 14, 2026

Business·Economy·News

Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian shake hands in front of Russian and Iranian flags in Turkmenbashi

Russia Offers to Take Iran’s Uranium, but Only After a US-Iran Deal

Russia's deputy foreign minister says Moscow will take Iran's enriched uranium, or help others do so, if the warring sides reach a deal. He says IAEA experts have not regained access and

October 14, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·Government and Politics·News

The Strait of Hormuz between Iran and the United Arab Emirates seen from the International Space Station

UN Fertiliser Plan for Hormuz Is Ready in 10 Days, If Iran and US Agree

The UN says it can start moving fertiliser through the Strait of Hormuz within seven to 10 days of a yes from Iran and the United States. Its envoy wants that answer

October 14, 2026

Economy·News

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Gasoline Drove More Than Half of September’s 0.6% Inflation Jump

U.S. consumer prices rose 0.6 percent in September, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics says gasoline alone accounted for more than half of it. Core prices rose just 0.3 percent, which makes

October 14, 2026

Business·Economy·News

Sir Ken McCallum, director general of MI5, speaking at Thames House in London

MI5 Chief Won’t Detail Fairford Plot as Iran Demands UK Evidence

The head of MI5 said Iran has shifted toward military targets but declined to discuss RAF Fairford, a day after the prime minister blamed the IRGC. Tehran summoned Britain's ambassador and demanded

October 14, 2026

Government and Politics·News

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IMF Sees Hormuz Reopening Only in March 2027, and the Gulf Pays for It

The IMF now assumes the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until March 2027, and the Gulf economies carry the cost: Saudi Arabia is forecast to shrink 3.3 percent this year, Kuwait

October 13, 2026

Business·Economy·News

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and Algeria's Mohamed Arkab seated on stage at the 25th WPC Energy Congress in Riyadh

OPEC Has Cut Oil Demand Growth by 0.2 Million Barrels Six Months Running

OPEC has cut its 2026 oil demand-growth forecast by exactly 0.2 million barrels a day six months running, to 0.2 million, and raised 2027 to 2.55 million. Saudi Arabia supplied roughly three-quarters

October 13, 2026

Business·Economy·News

Iran-Israel war

Amnesty: Riyadh Airport Attack Killed 13; Civilians on Both Sides at Risk

Iran’s Interior Minister Briefs Aliyev on Talks Neither Side Names

Qatar’s Revenue Fell 42% in Six Months; the Emir Says Services Held

IEA Warns European Diesel Could Rise Again as Oil Stays Short Into 2027

Russia Offers to Take Iran’s Uranium, but Only After a US-Iran Deal

UN Fertiliser Plan for Hormuz Is Ready in 10 Days, If Iran and US Agree

Gasoline Drove More Than Half of September’s 0.6% Inflation Jump

MI5 Chief Won’t Detail Fairford Plot as Iran Demands UK Evidence

IMF Sees Hormuz Reopening Only in March 2027, and the Gulf Pays for It

OPEC Has Cut Oil Demand Growth by 0.2 Million Barrels Six Months Running

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Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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