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Trump-Xi summit yields agreements on Iran, Hormuz and trade -
Fujairah government clarifies smoke over oil area caused by routine pipeline maintenance -
Ship reportedly seized near Fujairah and headed toward Iranian waters -
US and China agree no country should control Strait of Hormuz shipping -
Xi warns Trump that Taiwan mishandling could lead to US-China conflict -
Trump arrives in Beijing for first China visit since 2017 -
UAE reaffirms commitment to diplomacy amid regional tensions -
UAE flatly denies Netanyahu visit and Israeli military delegation reports -
Iran says those colluding with Israel to divide region will be held to account -
Netanyahu makes secret UAE visit amid ongoing military operation -
Iran accuses Kuwait of illegal boat seizure in Persian Gulf -
US military reports active enforcement of Iran port blockade -
US-Israel-Iran war: As it happened
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Trump-Xi summit yields agreements on Iran, Hormuz and trade
The White House said Trump and Xi held a productive meeting covering economic cooperation, including expanding US business access to Chinese markets and increasing Chinese investment in American industries.
Senior executives from major US companies attended part of the talks. Both leaders agreed on the need to make further progress on stopping fentanyl precursor flows into the United States and increasing Chinese purchases of American agricultural goods.
On the Strait of Hormuz, both sides agreed it must remain open for free energy flows, with Xi stating China’s opposition to its militarisation or any attempt to charge tolls for its use. Xi also expressed interest in buying more American oil to reduce China’s reliance on the strait.
The two countries additionally agreed that Iran must not be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon.
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Fujairah government clarifies smoke over oil area caused by routine pipeline maintenance
The Fujairah Government Media Office said smoke visible over the emirate’s petroleum industrial zone was the result of an accidental fire during routine pipeline maintenance work. Civil defence teams were deployed immediately to contain the incident.
Authorities urged the public to rely only on official sources and avoid circulating rumours.
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Ship reportedly seized near Fujairah and headed toward Iranian waters
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations has reported that a vessel anchored approximately 38 nautical miles northeast of Fujairah, UAE, was taken over by unauthorised personnel and is now heading toward Iranian territorial waters.
UKMTO said it is continuing to investigate and urged vessels in the area to report any suspicious activity.
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US and China agree no country should control Strait of Hormuz shipping
Senior American and Chinese officials have agreed that no country should be permitted to levy tolls on shipping passing through the Strait of Hormuz, the State Department told Reuters, suggesting the two sides are seeking common ground on pressuring Iran over the vital waterway.
The agreement came ahead of the Trump-Xi summit, where Iran’s grip on the strait was expected to feature on the agenda.
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Xi warns Trump that Taiwan mishandling could lead to US-China conflict
Trump and Xi wrapped up roughly two hours of talks covering trade, Taiwan and other points of tension in the bilateral relationship. In the closed-door meeting, Xi reportedly told Trump that resolving Taiwan well would bring overall stability to US-China relations, but mishandling it risked clashes or even outright conflict that would put the entire relationship in jeopardy, according to Chinese state agency Xinhua.
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Trump arrives in Beijing for first China visit since 2017
US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, his first visit to China since 2017, according to the New York Times.
He was accompanied by several prominent business figures including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Elon Musk, and Apple CEO Tim Cook.
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UAE reaffirms commitment to diplomacy amid regional tensions
UAE Presidential Adviser Anwar Gargash said the Emirates remains committed to a negotiated political solution, stressing that it neither sought nor wanted the current conflict and had worked sincerely to prevent it.
He argued that Arab-Iranian relations in the Gulf should not be built on confrontation given the deep historical and geographic ties binding the region’s peoples.
While asserting that the UAE would defend its sovereignty firmly, he said political solutions remain the country’s priority and the surest path to peace and stability.
His remarks came as US president began his visit to China for signs of its impact on regional developments.
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UAE flatly denies Netanyahu visit and Israeli military delegation reports
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected claims that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the country or that any Israeli military delegation was received there.
The authority stressed that its relationship with Israel operates openly under the Abraham Accords, and that any reports of undisclosed visits or arrangements should be considered baseless unless officially confirmed.
The ministry also urged media organisations to verify information before publication and avoid spreading misleading narratives.
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Iran says those colluding with Israel to divide region will be held to account
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi responded to Netanyahu’s public disclosure of the visit by saying Iranian intelligence had long been aware of such dealings.
He described hostility toward the Iranian people as a reckless miscalculation, calling any collusion with Israel unforgivable and warning that those involved would face consequences.
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Netanyahu makes secret UAE visit amid ongoing military operation
Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office announced that Benjamin Netanyahu made a covert trip to the United Arab Emirates during Operation Roaring Lion, where he held talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed.
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Iran accuses Kuwait of illegal boat seizure in Persian Gulf
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi alleged that Kuwait unlawfully attacked an Iranian vessel and detained four Iranian nationals in the Persian Gulf, describing the incident as a deliberate attempt to stir up conflict.
He noted the episode occurred near an island he linked to US operations against Iran, and warned that Tehran reserves the right to respond while demanding the immediate return of its citizens.
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US military reports active enforcement of Iran port blockade
According to US Central Command, American forces have been enforcing a naval blockade on Iranian ports for the past four weeks. In that time, they have turned away 67 commercial ships, granted passage to 15 vessels carrying humanitarian aid, and disabled four others to compel compliance.
Most recently, two ships were made to reverse course after warning shots were fired.
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