Al-Azhar condemns Iranian aggression against UAE
CAIRO, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) -- Al-Azhar Al-Sharif has condemned the Iranian aggression against the United Arab Emirates involving a drone.
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PM Modi backs 'dialogue & diplomacy' in West Asia during meeting with Armenian PM Pashinyan in Bishkek
Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], August 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday underscored the imperative for diplomatic resolution in West Asia during high-level bilateral talks with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
PM Modi and Iranian Prez Pezeshkian hold talks in Bishkek, discuss West Asia situation
Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], August 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, marking the first meeting between the two leaders in two years. India reiterated its backing for all efforts for long-standing peace and stability in the region.
PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Japarov
Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], August 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a bilateral meeting with Kyrgyzstan's President, Sadyr Japarov. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George were also present during the talks.
Nifty ends below 24,100, Sensex sheds 307 points as US-Iran tensions, GDP caution weigh on sentiment
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 31 (ANI): Domestic benchmark equity indices closed lower on Monday as fading hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough between the US and Iran kept investors cautious, while market participants also remained watchful ahead of the release of India's GDP growth numbers. The Nifty 50 closed at 24,080. 40, down 95.
Six-month war deepens Iran’s economic crisis
DUBAI/CAIRO: Iranian leaders are increasingly warning about the serious economic damage caused by the six-month war with the United States, as the country faces high inflation, falling trade and tougher American sanctions. Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has called on the government to take action to ease the economic hardship.
Iran claims drone strikes at US airbase in UAE
Tehran [Iran], August 31 (ANI): The Iranian Army claimed on Monday that it carried out drone strikes targeting helicopter and troop positions at the Al Minhad airbase in the United Arab Emirates.
SCO Summit: PM Modi meets Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek
Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], August 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan Earlier today, PM Modi held a bilateral meeting with his Armenian counterpart Nikol Pashinyan.
India-Armenia discuss cooperation in Defence, pharma, science & tech as PM Modi meets PM Nikol Pashinyan in Bishkek
Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], August 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek and discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across key sectors, including defence, economic ties, pharmaceuticals, science and technology, culture and education.
Arab League condemns renewed Iranian aggression against UAE
CAIRO, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) -- Nabil Fahmy, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, has strongly condemned the renewed Iranian aggression against the United Arab Emirates involving a drone that was intercepted by air defence systems over the UAE's territorial waters.
Arab Parliament Speaker strongly condemns Iranian aggression against UAE
CAIRO, August 31, 2026 (WAM) -- Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, has strongly condemned the Iranian aggression against the United Arab Emirates involving a drone that was intercepted by air defence systems over the UAE's territorial waters. He stressed that the repeated attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the UAE's sovereignty and a direct threat to its security and stability.
Marandi warns of different and very painful response to US strikes
Tehran could target both military and economic assets as the conflict enters a new stage, Professor Seyed Mohammed Marandi has explained to RT Iran is preparing a more aggressive response to renewed US attacks, and could strike economic targets as well as military sites, University of Tehran professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi has told RT.
Marandi warns of 'different' and 'very painful' response to US strikes (VIDEO)
Tehran could target both military and economic assets as the conflict enters a new stage, Professor Seyed Mohammed Marandi has explained to RT Iran is preparing a more aggressive response to renewed US attacks, and could strike economic targets as well as military sites, University of Tehran profess
Qatar condemns renewed Iranian attacks on UAE & Jordan
DOHA, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) -- The State of Qatar has strongly condemned renewed Iranian attacks targeting Jordan with missiles and the United Arab Emirates with a drone.
SCO Summit: PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Armenian PM Pashinyan in Bishkek
Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], August 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with the Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, on Monday. India and Armenia share friendly relations rooted in the historical ties between the people of the two countries.
Trump shares AI video depicting Iran's Kharg Island "being blown to smithereens!!!"
Washington DC [US], August 31 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) shared an AI-generated video on his Truth Social platform depicting an 'attack' on Iran's Kharg Island, a key oil-export hub. The footage showed an oil storage tank and an oil tanker exploding, as viewed from an aircraft flying above the island.
Egypt condemns renewed Iranian attack on UAE
CAIRO, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) -- Egypt on Monday condemned renewed Iranian attacks on the UAE and Jordan.
Iran President Pezeshkian arrives in Bishkek to attend SCO summit, Shanghai Plus gathering
Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], August 31 (ANI): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday, arrived in Bishkek, where he was received by Kyrgyzstan's Deputy Cabinet Chief, IRNA News Agency reported. According to IRNA, Pezeshkian is visiting Kyrgyzstan to participate in the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states and the Shanghai Plus gathering.
Kuwait condemns Iranian attack on UAE
KUWAIT, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) -- The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday expressed Kuwait's strong condemnation and denunciation of the heinous Iranian attack on the sisterly United Arab Emirates using a drone in a blatant violation of its sovereignty and a threat to the security and stability of the region.
Jordan condemns Iranian drone attack on UAE
AMMAN, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) -- Jordan on Monday condemned an Iranian drone attack that targeted the United Arab Emirates, which was intercepted by air defence systems over Emirati territorial waters. The Ministry of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs described the attack as a flagrant violation of UAE sovereignty and a threat to its security, stability and territorial integrity.