Iran

Middle East does not need Iran-US war, diplomatic adviser to UAE president says

Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Diplomatic advisor to the UAE president, Anwar Gargash attend the World Governments Summit, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 3, 2026. REUTERS/Rula Rouhana

Malaysia releases tankers suspected of transferring illegal crude oil worth US$129 million

EU sanctioned oil tanker Rcelebra sailing along Sentosa on Feb 3.

Iran fears US strike may reignite protests, imperil rule, sources say

People walk on a street in Tehran, Iran, January 31, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY

Iran President orders start of nuclear talks with US: Local media

Iranian missiles displayed in a park in Tehran on Jan 31. US President Donald Trump has warned “time is running out” for Iran to reach a deal on its nuclear programme.

US envoy Witkoff to visit Israel, meet Netanyahu, Israeli officials say

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026. REUTERS/Romina Amato

Iran weighs nuclear diplomacy with US; gaps over missiles remain

Tensions are running high amid a military build-up by the US Navy near Iran.

Russia is trying to de-escalate Iran tensions, the Kremlin says

Iranian missiles at a park in Tehran.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 2, 2026

A handout photo showing Iranian lawmakers dressed in Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) uniforms during a Parliament session in Tehran, Iran, on Feb 1, 2026.

Top US, Israeli generals meet at Pentagon amid soaring Iran tensions

Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine (left) and the Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir had purportedly held closed-door discussions at the Pentagon.

Trump hopeful of Iran deal after Tehran warns of regional war

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters at his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Fla., on Feb 1, 2026.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.