Trump to meet with Gulf leaders on Iran during UNGA next week - report | LIVE BLOG
Palestinian Authority President Abbas weighs virtual speech at UN General Assembly next week as US extends visa sanctions for second year in a row
US officials reportedly met Houthi representatives in Oman following the group’s seizure of a strategic stretch of Yemen’s Red Sea coast. Sources told Reuters that the Houthis pledged to uphold the 2025 ceasefire and avoid targeting American vessels, while a Yemeni source said the group also ruled out attacks on Israeli and commercial ships, except Saudi vessels.
Separately, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told AFP that Beirut is seeking a security agreement with Israel to end hostilities and pave the way for peace. READ MORE FROM WEDNESDAY
Saudi Arabia to restore half of damaged oil pipeline capacity within days - report
Saudi Arabia plans to restore roughly half the capacity of an east-to-west oil pipeline damaged in a weekend attack, Bloomberg reported. Oil flows are expected to resume within days through a bypass around the affected section, while full operations could be restored in approximately six weeks.
IDF launches surprise nationwide readiness drill, says no security incident underway
The IDF launched an unannounced exercise at several locations across Israel on Thursday morning to test operational, logistical and Home Front Command preparedness. Increased movement of security personnel, military medical teams and vehicles may be visible until the drill concludes around midday, the military said, stressing that the activity is part of a planned 2026 training program and is not connected to an actual security incident.
US denies Abbas visa for UN General Assembly for second consecutive year
The United States has denied Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend the UN General Assembly in New York for the second year in a row. The UN is reportedly considering allowing Abbas to participate remotely.
Trump to meet Gulf leaders on Iran war sidelines of UN General Assembly - report
US President Donald Trump will reportedly meet with Gulf leaders to discuss the next steps in the war with Iran and post-war strategy. The meeting will take place in New York next week on Tuesday on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Axios reported, citing three sources with direct knowledge.