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Iran is reviewing a U. S. proposal at its own pace, Rubio had indicated Washington expected a response from Iran, but no timeline has been set for a decision.
U. S. warships fired on Iranian tankers in the Gulf, prompting Tehran to accuse Washington of reckless attacks. The incident escalated tensions between the two nations, which have been at odds over Iran's nuclear program and regional influence.
Iran is using small vessels to choke the Strait of Hormuz.
A CIA report shows Tehran could withstand a blockade for four months. Fighting has flared in the Strait of Hormuz. Recent days have seen the biggest flare-ups in fighting in and around the Strait of Hormuz since a ceasefire began a month ago, and the United Arab Emirates came under renewed attack on Friday (May 8, 2026).
Clashes in the Gulf have tested a ceasefire between the U. S. and Iran, with no signs of an end to the conflict in sight. The two nations have been at odds over Iran's nuclear program and regional influence, with tensions showing no signs of easing.
Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest sparks controversy and boycotts in Vienna. Controversy over Israel's participation and boycotts unprecedented in scale are already weighing on the Eurovision Song Contest before it even kicks off in Vienna.
Trump prioritizes reopening Hormuz over Iran nuclear talks, citing Iran's nuclear programme as a main conflict justification. Trump has said eliminating Iran's nuclear programme is main justification for conflict in Middle East.
Iran accused the US of a reckless military adventure, saying the US attacks when diplomatic solutions are possible. Abbas Araghchi says the US attacks each time there is a diplomatic solution on the table.
Former U. S. President Donald Trump visited Beijing, sparking speculation about a new opening for US-China relations. Trump's meeting with Chinese leaders comes as the two nations seek to revive stalled trade talks and ease tensions over security and economic issues.
Rescuers found the body of the first confirmed fatality from the Mount Dukono eruption. Two Singaporean hikers remain missing despite their locations being identified. Two Singaporean hikers remain missing despite their locations having been identified.
Singapore's Prime Minister Wong said ASEAN discussions on a regional fuel stockpile are in the early stage. ASEAN already has a rice stockpile with China, Japan and Korea. The question is whether the region could pursue something similar for energy, says Singapore’s prime minister.
A Pakistani expert said China is emerging as a global security dividend. China emerging as a 'global security dividend,' Pakistani expert says news. cgtn. com.
Russia has lost over 350,000 soldiers. The total death toll on both sides may be around half a million. The number raises the prospect that about half a million soldiers in total have died on the Russian and Ukrainian sides.
Moscow's Victory Day parade went ahead under tight security, despite a U. S.-brokered ceasefire in Ukraine. Russian President Putin and several foreign leaders attended the event, which marked the 77th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory in World War II.
Russia held a downsized Victory Day parade, with President Putin invoking the Soviet victory in World War II to rally his army in Ukraine. Putin said his heroes are moving forward.
Barrie Drewitt-Barlow, Britain's first openly gay surrogate father, faces rape and human trafficking charges. Barrie Drewitt-Barlow and his husband Scott took over Maldon and Tiptree FC in 2025.
The World Health Organization's chief is traveling to the Canary Islands to coordinate the evacuation of a ship carrying passengers infected with the Andes virus. The virus, which can transmit from person to person, has raised international concern and prompted a swift response from health authorities.
New UFO files detail hundreds of reported sightings since the 1940s, leaving questions unanswered. Among the files are hundreds of pages detailing reported sightings dating to the 1940s.
Thai police found assault rifles and explosives at a foreign man's home near Pattaya. They are investigating security implications. Local police are "investigating security implications" after assault rifles, explosives, grenades and anti-personnel mines were found at the man's home, near the beach resort of Pattaya.
Mexico ends the school year early to prepare for the World Cup, which kicks off on June 11. The tournament, hosted jointly by Mexico, US and Canada, kicks off on June 11.
American passengers on a hantavirus-hit cruise ship will quarantine in Nebraska upon arrival. Washington, May 9 (IANS) American passengers aboard the cruise ship at the centre of a hantavirus outbreak will be quarantined in Nebraska upon arrival in the United States, local media reported, citing an official from the US Centres for Disease Con.
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