World News Today Live Updates: Iran’s Araghchi, Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir discuss regional developments amid stalled US talks

The United Arab Emirates condemned in the strongest terms the Houthi group’s attempt to target Makkah al-Mukarramah in Saudi Arabia, using a drone.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir held a telephonic discussion on the latest regional developments during Araghchi’s visit to Beijing on Wednesday, Iranian media reported, as US-Iran negotiations remained stalled with no agreement in sight.

UAE strongly condemns Houthi missile attempt targeting Mecca

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) strongly condemned Yemen’s Houthis over the group’s attempt to target Mecca in Saudi Arabia using a drone. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) released a statement saying that the drone attempt was a violation of Saudi’s sovereignty and a threat to regional security and stability. The Gulf “reaffirms its legitimate right to take all necessary measures to defend the security of the two holy mosques, the pilgrims, and the entire Saudi territory, its citizens, and its residents,” the foreign ministry said in a statement.

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Trump says US-Iran war ‘hopefully’ nearing end:

US President Donald Trump said that Washington is “hopefully toward the end” of its war with Tehran, claiming that the United States has been in direct contact with Tehran over a possible agreement. On being asked by a reporter whether he had heard from the Iranian side, Trump said that he had directly spoken with Iranian officials and reiterated that Tehran is eager to reach an agreement with Washington.

US reaffirms support for Yemen’s government against Houthi attacks:

Top US diplomat for Yemen, Neil Hop, reaffirmed Washington’s strong support for Yemen’s internationally recognised government in a call with Foreign Minister Afrah al-Zouba, according to the US embassy.

“Chargé d’Affaires Hop had a valuable conversation today with FM Afrah Al-Zouba. He reiterated strong support for the Republic of Yemen Government. The United States of America stands in solidarity with the Yemen government and its people against Iran-backed Houthi aggression,” the embassy said in a post on X.

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Sep 17, 2026 12:27 PM IST
US decides not to back Saudi in war against Yemen, says report

The United States has decided not to back Saudi Arabia in its conflict with Yemen’s Houthis after talks between US officials and Houthi leaders in Oman, The Guardian reported.

During their secret meeting, the Iran-backed militant group reportedly assured the US officials that they had no intention of attacking American vessels and that they were committed to the 2025 ceasefire with the United States.

The Houthis, according to Reuters, also said that they would not attack any Israeli ships or any commercial vessels, except those belonging to Saudi Arabia.

Sep 17, 2026 11:45 AM IST
US officials met Iran-backed Houthis in Oman, says report

US officials met the representatives of Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militant group over the weekend, news agency Reuters reported citing sources, days after the Iran-backed group seized a strategic stretch of the Red Sea coast in an offensive against Saudi-backed forces.

The undisclosed meeting was held at the US Embassy in Muscat, with Oman helping organise the talks, according to Reuters.

Sep 17, 2026 11:09 AM IST
Iran's Araghchi, Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir discuss regional developments amid stalled US talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir held a telephonic discussion on the latest regional developments during Araghchi’s visit to Beijing on Wednesday, Iranian media reported, as US-Iran negotiations remained stalled with no agreement in sight.

Sep 17, 2026 10:55 AM IST
Travis Kelce named victim in $35 million Ponzi scheme

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was named among 64 victims of a Ponzi scheme that took more than $35 million from investors. The creator of the Texas-based investment firm, Siddharth Jawahar, was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison and ordered to pay $31.35 million in restitution.

Sep 17, 2026 10:42 AM IST
Malaysia, Maldives, Bangladesh condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

Malaysia, Maldives and Bangladesh have condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, calling for dialogue, an immediate halt to hostilities and protection of Islam’s holy sites.

Sep 17, 2026 10:16 AM IST
Yemen’s Houthis claim Saudi fighter jet downed in missile attack

Yemen’s Houthi group said it had shot down a Saudi fighter jet with a locally made air-to-air missile while it was conducting what the group called "hostile operations".

"The Yemeni Armed Forces, with Allah's aid and grace, succeeded in shooting down a Saudi F15 fighter jet while it was carrying out hostile operations in support of its military mobilisations in the airspace of Marib province," Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said.

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Sep 17, 2026 09:36 AM IST
UN Chief Guterres calls for de-escalation amid Yemen, Saudi fighting

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged de-escalation and diplomacy as fighting intensifies in Yemen and tensions rise between Iran-backed Houthis and Saudi Arabia.

“At this critical moment in the Middle East, de-escalation must be a priority. Any actions that harm civilians must stop. Humanitarian operations must proceed safely & without obstruction. Navigational rights & freedoms must be fully restored & respected The only path forward is de-escalation, diplomacy & dialogue.,” Guterres said in a post on X.

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Sep 17, 2026 09:15 AM IST
US reaffirms support for Yemen's government against Houthi attacks

Top US diplomat for Yemen, Neil Hop, reaffirmed Washington’s strong support for Yemen’s internationally recognised government in a call with Foreign Minister Afrah al-Zouba, according to the US embassy.

"Chargé d’Affaires Hop had a valuable conversation today with FM Afrah Al-Zouba. He reiterated strong support for the Republic of Yemen Government. The United States of America stands in solidarity with the Yemen government and its people against Iran-backed Houthi aggression," the embassy said in a post on X.

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Sep 17, 2026 09:14 AM IST
Trump says US-Iran war ‘hopefully’ nearing end

US President Donald Trump said that Washington is “hopefully toward the end” of its war with Tehran, claiming that the United States has been in direct contact with Tehran over a possible agreement. When asked by a reporter whether he had heard from the Iranian side, Trump said that he had spoken "directly" with Iranian officials and reiterated that Tehran is eager to reach an agreement with Washington.

Sep 17, 2026 09:14 AM IST
UAE strongly condemns Houthi missile attempt targeting Mecca

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) strongly condemned the Yemen's Houthis over the group's attempt to target Mecca in Saudi Arabia using a drone. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) released a statement saying that the drone attempt was a violation of Saudi's sovereignty and a threat to regional security and stability.

The Gulf "reaffirms its legitimate right to take all necessary measures to defend the security of the two holy mosques, the pilgrims, and the entire Saudi territory, its citizens, and its residents," the foreign ministry said in a statement.

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