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US-Iran war news LIVE: The governments of the United States, Canada and eight Latin American and Caribbean nations issued a joint declaration on Monday accusing Iran and its proxies of conducting terrorist activities and various malign operations throughout the Western Hemisphere
US-Iran war news LIVE: The governments of the United States, Canada, and eight Latin American and Caribbean nations issued a joint declaration on Monday accusing Iran and its proxies of conducting terrorist activities and various malign operations throughout the Western Hemisphere, whilst pledging intensified coordination to counter these threats.
Trump says he ‘personally’ believes Iran is responsible for Flydubai attack
US President Donald Trump on Monday said that he “personally” believes Iran was responsible for the terrorist attack carried out by an Omani co-pilot on a Flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv last week, despite JD Vance stating that the US is yet to find a link. Responding to media queries at the White House, Trump said, “I do. I personally do,” when asked whether he believed Iran was responsible for the attack on the Flydubai flight. His remarks came days after an Omani co-pilot on the Flydubai flight attacked flight captain Smit Machchhar with a crash axe in an attempt to crash the aircraft at Ben Gurion Airport.
Middle East war sharpens focus on ASEAN energy security plans
Southeast Asian energy ministers meeting in Manila this week face the prospect of a prolonged Middle East war that has exposed the region’s vulnerabilities to imported energy. As the US-Israeli war against Iran drags on, there is increased urgency for ASEAN to implement its proposed energy security plans and reduce its exposure to price shocks caused by attacks on infrastructure and shipping routes in the Middle East. ASEAN imports more than half of its crude from the Middle East for its refineries at a time when global benchmark prices are around $100 a barrel. The conflict has also sharpened concerns about broader energy security risks as Chinese refiners have suspended oil product exports for October.
Yemeni government forces drive Houthis from Bab el-Mandeb
On Monday, the Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces launched a rapid advance to retake the coast around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait up to the city of Mocha, pushing the Iran-backed Houthis out of most of the areas they seized last month. In response, the Houthis said they had attacked key locations in Saudi Arabia, including the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, an Aramco refinery in Rabigh, the Abha international airport, and the Khamis Mushait military base. On Monday, government sources said the Yemeni forces of the internationally recognised government, backed by heavy Saudi air strikes, reached the outskirts of Mocha late on Monday, and Houthi fighters were retreating into the highlands.
B-1 bombers forced out of the UK base due to terror threats: Trump
Donald Trump on Monday said fresh threats of terror attacks prompted the US to move its B-1 bombers from their base in the UK, contradicting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who had earlier described the move as part of a regular rotation. Addressing reporters, he said, “They didn’t fly out by accident,” and added, “There were some threats, and rather than tempting the enemy, we’ll capture the enemy and beat the enemy. But why should we leave them there? So we moved them around a little bit, not very far.”
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US-Iran war news LIVE: Gulf oil flows rise to average 81% of pre-war rate in September, data shows
Gulf oil flows excluding Iran surged to over 81% of pre-war levels in September, data showed, led by a recovery in Saudi exports despite attacks on the kingdom’s oil infrastructure and escalating Iranian attacks on regional shipping, while Iranian exports fell to zero due to a US blockade.
6 Oct 2026, 08:18:29 AM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: US, nine nations target Iran activities
The governments of the United States, Canada, and eight Latin American and Caribbean nations issued a joint declaration on Monday accusing Iran and its proxies of conducting terrorist activities and various malign operations throughout the Western Hemisphere, whilst pledging intensified coordination to counter these threats.
6 Oct 2026, 07:59:17 AM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: Gold inches lower as firmer dollar, higher yields weigh
Gold eased on Tuesday, pressured by a firmer US dollar and rising Treasury yields, though losses were limited by easing expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike this month.
Spot gold slipped 0.3% to $4,128.69 per ounce by 0155 GMT. US gold futures were little changed at $4,156.00.
6 Oct 2026, 07:37:05 AM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: Trump says B-1 bombers forced out of the UK base due to terror threats
Donald Trump on Monday said fresh threats of terror attacks prompted the US to move its B-1 bombers from their base in the UK, contradicting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who had earlier described the move as part of a regular rotation. Addressing reporters, he said, “They didn’t fly out by accident,” and added, “There were some threats, and rather than tempting the enemy, we’ll capture the enemy and beat the enemy. But why should we leave them there? So we moved them around a little bit, not very far.”
6 Oct 2026, 07:13:41 AM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: Yemeni government forces drive Houthis from Bab el-Mandeb Strait
On Monday, the Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces launched a rapid advance to retake the coast around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait up to the city of Mocha, pushing the Iran-backed Houthis out of most of the areas they seized last month. In response, the Houthis said they had attacked key locations in Saudi Arabia, including the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, an Aramco refinery in Rabigh, the Abha International Airport, and the Khamis Mushait military base.
6 Oct 2026, 07:13:41 AM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: Middle East war sharpens focus on ASEAN energy security plans
Southeast Asian energy ministers meeting in Manila this week face the prospect of a prolonged Middle East war that has exposed the region’s vulnerabilities to imported energy. As the US-Israeli war against Iran drags on, there is increased urgency for ASEAN to implement its proposed energy security plans and reduce its exposure to price shocks caused by attacks on infrastructure and shipping routes in the Middle East.
6 Oct 2026, 07:13:41 AM IST
US-Iran war news LIVE: Trump says he believes Iran is behind Flydubai attack
US President Donald Trump on Monday said that he “personally” believes Iran was responsible for the terrorist attack carried out by an Omani co-pilot on a Flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv last week, despite JD Vance stating that the US is yet to find a link. Responding to media queries at the White House, Trump said, “I do. I personally do,” when asked whether he believed Iran was responsible for the attack on the Flydubai flight.
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Swati Gandhi
Swati Gandhi is a digital journalist with over four years of experience, specialising in international and geopolitical issues. Her work focuses on foreign policy, global power shifts, and the political and economic forces shaping international relations, with a particular emphasis on how global developments affect India. She approaches journalism with a strong belief in context-driven reporting, aiming to break down complex global events into clear, accessible narratives for a wide readership.
Previously, Swati has worked at Business Standard, where she covered a range of beats including national affairs, politics, and business. This diverse newsroom experience helped her build a strong grounding in reporting, while also strengthening her ability to work across both breaking news and in-depth explanatory stories. Covering multiple beats early in her career has helped her be informed about her current work, allowing her to connect domestic developments with wider international trends.
At Live Mint, she focuses on international and geopolitical issues through a business and economic lens, examining how global political developments, foreign policy decisions, and power shifts impact markets, industries, and India’s strategic and economic interests.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English (Honours) from the University of Delhi and a Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. Her academic training has shaped her emphasis on precision, analytical rigour, and clarity in writing. Her interests include global political economy and the intersection of geopolitics with business.
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