Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi: What you need to know
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators began the second round of U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, according to Ukrainian officials....
The Israeli military says Iran has launched missiles at Israel, following Israeli air strikes on military sites in Tehran, Karaj, and other parts of Iran. Iranian air defences have been activated in multiple locations amid escalating hostilities.
Israeli military instructs citizens they may leave shelters
The Israeli military has announced that civilians are now permitted to leave protected areas, indicating that the threat from Iran’s latest missile attack has passed. The military did not report any damage or casualties from the launch. No further sirens have been reported.
Israeli military says missiles launched from Iran towards Israel
The Israeli military says Iran has launched missiles toward Israeli territory. The statement did not specify how many projectiles were fired or whether any were intercepted. There has been no immediate comment from Iranian officials.
Air defences activated in Karaj to counter Israeli attack
Iranian news agencies report that air defence systems were activated in Karaj, west of Tehran, to counter an Israeli attack. Explosions were heard in the area, but there are no confirmed reports of damage or casualties.
Israeli strikes hit Parchin military complex, Nournews reports
Nournews reports that Israeli air strikes hit the Parchin area, southeast of Tehran. The location is known for housing a major Iranian military complex. No official Iranian confirmation or details on casualties have been released.
Tehran activates air defences against 'enemy targets'
Iranian news agencies say air defences were activated in central Tehran to confront what were described as "enemy targets". Sirens were heard in multiple districts of the capital. No information has been provided on whether anything was intercepted.
Explosions reported in Alborz and Kermanshah
Iranian news agencies report explosions in Alborz Province, west of Tehran, and in the western city of Kermanshah. The cause of the blasts is unclear, and there are no immediate reports of casualties.
Israeli military confirms ongoing strikes in Iran
The Israeli military announced it is carrying out strikes on Iranian military infrastructure in Tehran and western Iran. The statement did not specify the nature of the targets or the duration of the operation. This marks a significant development in the ongoing conflict between the two countries. Iranian authorities have not yet responded publicly.
Talks with the U.S. should be pursued to secure national interests as long as "threats and unreasonable expectations" are avoided, President Masoud Pezeshkian posted on X on Tuesday (3 February).
Cuba’s Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío has denied that Havana and Washington have entered formal negotiations, countering recent assertions by U.S. President Donald Trump, while saying the island is open to dialogue under certain conditions.
Mexico said it will stop sending oil to Cuba as U.S. President Donald Trump ramped up pressure on the Caribbean nation.
Web Summit Qatar 2026 opened in Doha on Sunday, drawing tens of thousands of founders, investors, policymakers and technology leaders to what organisers describe as one of the region’s largest digital economy gatherings.
Any U.S. military strike on Iran would almost certainly trigger cross-border retaliation and could ignite a wider regional war, according to political analyst James M. Dorsey.
Uzbekistan is accelerating plans to expand uranium production and deepen international nuclear cooperation, positioning the sector as a pillar of long-term industrial growth and resource security.
A landmark gathering of commercial and political minds has convened in the Kyrgyz capital, signalling a significant shift in Washington’s foreign policy approach towards the Eurasian heartland.
Syrian government security forces entered the Kurdish-controlled northeastern city of Qamishli on Tuesday (3 February), security sources and witnesses said.
Israeli tank shelling and airstrikes killed at least 18 people, including four children, in Gaza on Wednesday, Palestinian officials said, as Israel halts the passage of patients through the Rafah border crossing into Egypt.
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev and Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met in Abu Dhabi, February 4, reaffirming momentum in their peace process and highlighting growing trade, connectivity and confidence-building measures.
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