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· The National
China confirms Trump's visit this week
BEIJING, China — President Donald Trump will visit China from May 13 to 15, Beijing confirmed on Monday, with the US leader expected to discuss Iran and trade with his Chinese counterpart.
· Agence France-Presse
KOSPI above 7,800 late Mon. morning on bullish run of chip shares
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks were trading at a fresh record high of above 7,800 points late Monday morning, boosted by an extended rally of blue chip semiconductor shares, despite woes over the U.S.-Iran peace deal falling apart.
· Kim Na-young
Main opposition slams gov't for not identifying Iran behind attack on S. Korean vessel
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) on Monday criticized the government for downplaying a strike on a South Korean-operated cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz and refraining from describing it as an Iranian attack.
· Yi Wonju
Hegseth rejects senator’s claims US munitions are depleted
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth rejected claims by Democratic Senator Mark Kelly that American munitions stockpiles had been significantly depleted by the war involving Iran.
· Middleeasteye
Iran’s Araghchi holds talks with Dutch foreign minister
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone call with Dutch foreign minister Tom Berendsen to discuss bilateral ties and the latest regional and diplomatic developments, according to Iranian state media.
· Middleeasteye
Iran says it will 'never bow' as Trump rejects peace counteroffer, prolonging Middle East conflict
U.S. President Donald Trump rejected Iran's counterproposal to end the 10-week war in the Middle East, calling it "totally unacceptable," while Tehran vowed to "never bow," prolonging a standoff that has choked the Strait of Hormuz and roiled global energy markets.
· Anniek Bao
Trump and China's Xi set for talks spanning Iran, nuclear, trade and AI
WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) -- US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to discuss Iran, Taiwan, artificial intelligence and nuclear weapons as they weigh extending a critical minerals deal, according to US officials previewing Trump's two-day visit to China this week.
· Yonhap
Iranian official says response based on regional consultations
An Iranian official said Tehran’s response to the American proposal to end the war was “realistic and positive” and focused on ending the conflict across the region, particularly in Lebanon, while resolving disputes with the United States, Al Jazeera reported.
· Middleeasteye
Crude prices surge on fears of escalating Iran conflict
Oil prices rose sharply after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s response to Washington’s proposal aimed at ending the war, raising concerns about further escalation in the region.
· Middleeasteye
Iran Nobel winner released on bail for medical treatment: supporters
PARIS, France — Iranian authorities on Sunday released Nobel peace prize winner Narges Mohammadi on bail following growing alarm over her health and she has already been transferred to Tehran for medical treatment, her supporters said.
· Agence France-Presse
China consumer, wholesale inflation tops estimates in April as Iran war drives energy costs higher
China's consumer and producer inflation jumped more than expected in April as the Middle East conflict drives commodity costs higher.
· Anniek Bao
Photos of life inside Iran after U.S. ceasefire proposal falters
Motorbikes drive past a billboard with graphic showing the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the U.S. and Israel strikes on Feb. 28, with his framed fist amongst his supporters framed fists in downtown Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, May 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
· Vahid Salemi
CNBC Daily Open: Iran proposes, Trump opposes, Xi watches
Hello, this is Hui Jie writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.
· Lim Hui Jie
Iran uranium stockpile must be gone before war over, Netanyahu says
WASHINGTON – Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium must be "taken out" before the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran can be considered over, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told an American broadcaster Sunday.
· No Author
Trump says call with Netanyahu was ‘very nice’ amid Iran tensions
US President Donald Trump said he held a “very nice” phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid heightened regional tensions and Washington’s review of Iran’s response to a US proposal concerning the conflict and Tehran’s nuclear programme.
· Middleeasteye
Iran seeks guarantees against future attacks in US response, Tasnim reports
Tasnim News Agency published details of Iran’s response to an American proposal, citing a source who said Tehran’s reply stressed the need for an immediate end to the war and guarantees against any future aggression.
· Middleeasteye
Trump calls Iran response to US proposal to end war ‘totally unacceptable’
President Donald Trump has dismissed Iran’s response to US proposals to end the war as “totally unacceptable”.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Ailing Iran Nobel laureate given bail and hospital transfer
Iranian human rights campaigner Narges Mohammadi has been transferred from jail to a Tehran hospital amid concern over her deteriorating health.
· Claire Keenan
Tehran says US proposal sought Iran’s surrender
Iran rejected the latest American proposal because it sought to impose “surrender” on Tehran, Iranian state television said on Sunday evening.
· Middleeasteye
Trump rejects Iran peace terms, Tehran warns of new attacks
WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump on Sunday branded Iran's terms for ending the Middle East war "totally unacceptable," raising the likelihood of renewed conflict after weeks of negotiations.
· Agence France-Presse
From Singapore to Brussels, world leaders eye Trump-Xi summit from afar
SINGAPORE – When U.S. President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping meet in Beijing on Thursday, they and their teams will seal outcomes on potentially a huge range of issues.
· Anniek Bao
Macron says Paris, London preparing mission for Hormuz navigation
French President Emmanuel Macron said France and the United Kingdom had prepared a special mission involving around 50 countries and international organisations aimed at helping resume maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz once appropriate conditions are met, in coordination with Iran.
· Middleeasteye
Trump and Netanyahu Say Iran War Is Not Over
President Trump and Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said in separate interviews on Sunday that the war against Iran was not over, seeming to undermine messaging from the Trump administration last week that the conflict had run its course.
· Ephrat Livni
KOSPI opens at fresh high on chip rally amid woes over breakdown of peace deal
South Korean stocks opened at a fresh record high Monday, easily breaching the 7,700-point mark, boosted by an extended rally of blue chip semiconductor shares, despite woes over the US-Iran peace deal at the risk of rupture.
· Yonhap
Netanyahu says war with Iran ‘not over yet’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war with Iran “is not over yet” despite what he described as major Israeli gains, saying enriched uranium still needed to be removed and Iranian enrichment facilities dismantled.
· Middleeasteye
KOSPI opens at fresh high on chip rally amid woes over breakdown of peace deal
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened at a fresh record high Monday, easily breaching the 7,700-point mark, boosted by an extended rally of blue chip semiconductor shares, despite woes over the U.S.-Iran peace deal at the risk of rupture.
· Kim Na-young
Oil prices jump after Trump dismisses Iran proposal to end war
Oil prices rose in Monday morning trade in Asia after President Donald Trump said Iran's response to US proposals to end the war was "totally unacceptable".
· Osmond Chia
Jailed Iran Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi transferred to hospital after medical crisis
The activist had collapsed in prison over a week ago, and her family has been pleading for her the medical care she needs
· Associated Press
Jailed Iran Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi transferred to hospital after medical crisis
The activist had collapsed in prison over a week ago, and her family has been pleading for her the medical care she needs
· Associated Press
Oil climbs as Netanyahu warns Iran conflict is ‘not over,’ Trump rejects Tehran's proposal to end war
Oil prices jumped Monday after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that the conflict with Iran was "not over," raising fears that tensions in the Middle East could escalate again and further threatening energy supplies.
· Lee Ying Shan
Asia markets set to open mixed as oil jumps on Trump rejecting Iran proposa
Asia-Pacific markets were set to open mixed Monday as higher oil prices and escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran weighed on investor sentiment after President Donald Trump's rejected Tehran's latest proposal to end the war.
· Justina Lee
Trump news at a glance: Trump wants to ‘go in’ to Iran to secure nuclear material, Netanyahu claims
Iran says it has responded to US peace proposal as ceasefire comes under strain and Israeli prime minister says war is ‘not over’
· Guardian staff
Trump calls Iran’s response to US peace proposal ‘unacceptable’
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
· Herbie G
In photos: Mourners in Gaza bury their loved ones
Live Blog Update| War on Iran This is an entry from: Live: Trump calls Iran ceasefire response 'totally unacceptable'In photos: Mourners in Gaza bury their loved ones10 May 2026 23:52 BST A boy mourns over the body of one of two Palestinian police officers reportedly killed earlier in the day in an Israeli airstrike…
· Middleeasteye
Iran’s response to US peace terms ‘totally unacceptable’ – Trump
US President Donald Trump has called Iran’s response to Washington’s latest proposal for ending the war “totally unacceptable,” after Tehran insisted it would not surrender the strategic leverage it has gained around the Strait of Hormuz.
· RT
Trump's visit to China will focus on Iran issue, demand more pressure on Tehran, US officials say
Senior American officials announced on Sunday evening that US President Donald Trump will place the Iran issue at the center of his meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his upcoming visit to Beijing, which is set to begin this Wednesday.
· IDAN KWELLER
Anti-Iranian regime activists hold global protests denouncing months-long internet outage
Activists protested across the globe to denounce Iran's ongoing internet blackout, which has lasted at least 70 days as of Sunday.
· JAMES GENN
Trump rejects Iran response, calls it 'inappropriate'
US President Donald Trump has sharpened his criticism of Iran’s response to a US ceasefire proposal, reiterating his rejection of the document.
· Middleeasteye
Trump calls Iran’s response to US peace proposal ‘unacceptable’
Tehran is seeking an end to the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon, where Israel is fighting Hezbollah militants
· Associated Press
Trump calls Iran’s response to US peace proposal ‘unacceptable’
Tehran is seeking an end to the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon, where Israel is fighting Hezbollah militants
· Associated Press
Trump to discuss Iran with Xi Jinping during China visit: Officials
United States Donald Trump is set to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday evening to discuss the Iran war and other issues with his Chinese counterpart President Xi Jinping.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Iran responds to US peace proposal
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Iranian activist tells BBC how fear of war restarting intensifies trauma of repression
These days and nights she stays at home in Tehran. Waiting. For the sound of aircraft. Bombs. For news or no news of friends in detention. Shirin - not her real name - is constantly anxious. She is showing signs of post-traumatic stress disorder. Her left hand is no longer fully functional.
· Fergal Keane
Natural rubber prices soar on Iran tensions, boosting Asian suppliers
Natural rubber is made from latex, a milky white substance collected from rubber trees. Sri Trang Agro-Industry's Chief Executive Officer Veerasith Sinchareonkul says the Thai rubber group sees steady demand from tire makers. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Lauren DeCicca and Getty Images)
· KENYA AKAMA
Trump vows to get Iran’s enriched uranium
US President Donald Trump has said that Washington will get hold of Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium “at some point,” repeating one of his key demands in peace talks.
· RT
Trump calls Iran's response to peace proposal 'unacceptable'
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Iran weekly briefing: Amid the tough talk, there's a hint that no-one wants this to deteriorate
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· Matthew Doran
Australia news LIVE: Polling data shows scale of One Nation’s win in Farrer; Government gears up to deliver federal budget; Iran responds to US’ newest ceasefire proposal
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· Emily Kaine