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Trump cancels planned Iran strikes, says peace deal near

Fri, 12 Jun 2026

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he had cancelled planned military strikes against Iran after negotiations reached what he described as the highest levels of Iran's leadership, raising hopes of a breakthrough agreement that could end days of fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Trump warns big strike tonight on Iran; threatens to seize Kharg Island

Thu, 11 Jun 2026

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday it would hit Iran again tonight and threatened to seize the country’s oil infrastructure including its main export terminal Kharg Island “in the not too distant future, triggerring a strong response from Iran which threatened to attack Elon Musk’s companies in the Middle East.

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36 Iranian drones targeted Bahrain on Thursday morning

Thu, 11 Jun 2026

Bahrain was targeted by more than 36 Iranian drones this morning, Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani has said.

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Islamic New Year holiday in Bahrain on June 16

Thu, 11 Jun 2026

Bahrain's ministries and public institutions will be closed on the 1st of Muharram, corresponding to Tuesday, June 16, 2026, it has been announced.

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US, Iran exchange new strikes as Gulf tensions escalate

Thu, 11 Jun 2026

The United States launched a new round of strikes on military targets across Iran overnight, prompting retaliatory missile and drone attacks by Tehran against US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan and renewed threats to shut the Strait of Hormuz. The latest exchanges have heightened concerns that the conflict could again hit life in the Gulf.

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Trump threatens to attack Iran 'very hard' if peace deal fails

Wed, 10 Jun 2026

President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the US would strike Iran ​again if no peace deal is secured, threatening further escalation following one of the most significant exchanges of hostilities in two ‌months. Trump ​has repeatedly said a deal is close, though there has been no sign of a breakthrough.

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Largest FIFA World Cup in history set to kick off in Mexico

Wed, 10 Jun 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on Thursday in Mexico City, marking the start of the largest edition of the tournament since its inception in 1930. Jointly hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico, the mega sports gala will feature a record 48 national teams, making it the first World Cup to be staged across three countries.

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Dr Maha bint Mishari bin Abdulaziz named CEO of FII Institute

Wed, 10 Jun 2026

The Board of Trustees of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute has appointed Princess Dr Maha bint Mishari bin Abdulaziz Al Saud as Chief Executive Officer of FII Institute.

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US completes retaliatory strikes on Iran, Tehran targets Gulf states, Jordan

Wed, 10 Jun 2026

The United States said it has completed a series of retaliatory strikes against Iranian assets following the downing of a US Army Apache helicopter, while Iran responded by launching missiles and drones toward American-linked targets in the Gulf, raising fresh concerns over regional stability even as diplomatic efforts to end the conflict remain on track.

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Trump says Iran downed Apache helicopter near Hormuz, vows retaliation

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Iran had ​shot down a US Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz and vowed to respond, deepening doubts about prospects for peace ‌between the two countries. Two US pilots involved in the incident were uninjured, said media reports.