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Gulf region

May 15, 2026

Trump Visit: China renews call for lasting ceasefire in Iran conflict

China renewed its call for a lasting ceasefire in the Iran war after President Donald Trump said President Xi Jinping had offered to help find a way to resolve the conflict.

Xi with Trump
March 12, 2026

One dead in attack on oil tankers in Gulf, says Iraq

One person was killed following an attack on two oil tankers in the Gulf, Iraqi authorities said early Thursday.

Oil tanker in flames
March 2, 2026

Trump says attack on Iran could take four weeks

U.S. President Donald Trump says the current armed conflict with Iran could run for four weeks.

Donald Trump official potrait
March 1, 2026

Zambia issues security advisory for citizens in Gulf region

The government issued the security advice following military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran.

Zambia
May 16, 2025

Ukraine-Russia War: Trump skips Turkey peace talks to visit new grandchild

“We’re gonna get it done. We gotta get it done,” Mr Trump said. “5,000 young people are being killed every single week on average.”

Trump aboard plane