Key political developments across the Arab world and beyond.
US President Donald Trump said a three-hour meeting between American and Iranian officials was 'extremely productive,' a disclosure made amid UN General Assembly gatherings attended by roughly 130 heads of state and government. The announcement comes as the post-World War II international order faces mounting pressure, with the UN struggling to preserve its role amid Trump's ongoing criticism.
US President Donald Trump said he faces a major decision on Iran, framing the choice as either reaching a comprehensive deal with Tehran or pursuing what he called its 'obliteration.' Trump added he believes an agreement with Iran could be reached after the US midterm congressional elections.
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani warned that the Middle East is passing through one of its most dangerous phases, saying the Gulf crisis linked to US-Iran tensions could have serious repercussions for the global economy. He called for an urgent diplomatic solution, blaming the crisis on what he described as unrealistic regional arrangements.
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani told the UN General Assembly that no international order can be called just while the Palestinian cause remains its blind spot, describing events in Gaza as genocide in every sense of the word. He added that future generations will be stunned by the gap between the scale of the humanitarian catastrophe and the weakness of the international response.
US President Donald Trump disclosed a meeting with an Iranian delegation, while Iranian state broadcaster reported that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met US special envoy Steve Witkoff on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The Iranian side said the talks focused on Tehran's conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump renewed threats to strike Iran's 'Mount Kolang Gaz La' facility, a suspected nuclear site, during talks with Gulf leaders on the sidelines of UN General Assembly meetings. The warning follows reports from sources cited by CNN of construction activity detected at the site this year.
US President Donald Trump called for an end to the 'senseless' war between Russia and Ukraine, noting that the conflict has damaged Russia's diesel industry. His comments came as diesel prices in the United States hit record highs.
Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran on Monday for talks with his Iranian counterpart, amid renewed tensions between the United States and Iran. The visit reflects ongoing regional diplomatic contacts linked to the escalating US-Iran standoff.
Several major US television networks have voiced solidarity with CNN after President Donald Trump barred it from covering White House events. In protest, these networks refused to provide substitute camera crews for the shared press pool coverage typically used for such events.
Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi issued a warning to Turkey and Pakistan against providing any support to Saudi Arabia amid renewed military escalation in Yemen. The statement came as part of a broader speech addressing the group's ongoing confrontation with Riyadh and efforts to discourage regional powers from backing the kingdom.
Videos filmed by witnesses and shared with CNN show the aftermath of a Venezuelan man being shot in the back by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Austin, Texas. Federal authorities have not yet disclosed details or the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
US President Donald Trump responded to a lawsuit filed by CNN, MSNBC and Politico after they were barred from entering the White House, saying the legal action was expected. The move reflects an escalating dispute between the Trump administration and several US media outlets over press access.
A BBC Arabic analysis raises the question of whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might launch another strike on Iran ahead of Israel's elections scheduled for October 27. The piece suggests the remaining time before the vote could offer Netanyahu an opportunity to reshape the domestic political landscape in his favor.
The US Treasury Secretary announced that mounting sanctions pressure on Iran's economy would halt operations of Iranian airlines starting on the 23rd of this month. The move coincides with Washington's refusal to grant entry visas to several members of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's delegation.
A White House official said President Donald Trump will take part in a trilateral signing ceremony tomorrow with the leaders of Denmark and Greenland to formalize a new security agreement concerning the Arctic island. The move follows months of heightened US interest in Greenland's strategic status.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration after their reporters' White House press credentials were revoked. The three outlets argue the move violates First Amendment protections for press freedom and are seeking to restore their journalists' access to cover presidential activities.
World leaders are gathering in New York this week for the UN General Assembly session amid rising tensions across the Middle East. Multiple flashpoints in the region are fueling international concerns over a possible broader regional escalation.
An explosion struck a military site in the Al-Eis area south of Aleppo, Syria, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay indoors and avoid the blast area. The exact cause of the explosion and the extent of any damage have not yet been determined.
Sudan's army says it shot down a drone it claims was launched from Ethiopia, as military sources report army advances in North Kordofan state. The Rapid Support Forces, meanwhile, said they repelled an attack west of El Obeid, while displaced residents from Sodari described severe shortages of food, water and medicine.
The Houthi movement accused Saudi Arabia of carrying out 28 airstrikes within 24 hours, coinciding with reports of a rare visit by the US intelligence chief to Cairo. Separately, a resident of Yemen's Taiz described early signs of a looming food crisis, blaming merchant hoarding and excessive stockpiling by residents.
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