Iran has denied involvement in the war in Yemen after the Iran-backed Houthi movement seized more territory.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said Tehran does not interfere in Yemeni affairs.

He also addressed the blocking of Iran’s nuclear chief from attending the UN nuclear agency’s annual conference in Vienna.

Yemen’s Houthis say they launched dozens of drones and ballistic missiles at military targets in Saudi Arabia.

The group described the attacks as retaliation for Saudi airstrikes and warned of broader operations if further attacks occur.

Protests are spreading across Syria after the government sharply increased fuel prices.

Diesel prices rose by 40%, while gasoline increased by around 26–28%. Demonstrators have blocked roads and burned tires in several cities, including Maarrat al-Numan, Khan Shaykhun, Azaz, Idlib and Hama.

The government says the increases are temporary, citing global energy prices and the shutdown of the Banias refinery for maintenance.

Heavy rain and lightning were seen at Masjid Al Haram in Makkah during Maghrib prayers, creating a striking scene as worshippers gathered at the holy site.

Iran’s Embassy in Sierra Leone shared a video claiming that petrochemical infrastructure damaged by US-‘Israeli’ strikes has been rebuilt and brought back online by Iranian engineers and workers.

The embassy described the reported restoration as a sign of resilience.

His Majesty King Abdullah II and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks Sunday at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi, reaffirming deep-rooted ties and cooperation in economic, trade and development sectors.

The leaders also discussed regional developments and stressed continued coordination on security, stability and peace. King Abdullah highlighted the gravity of ‘Israeli’ measures aimed at annexing land and expanding settlements in the West Bank, as well as violations of Muslim and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Dublin to protest US President Donald Trump’s visit to Ireland, chanting “Donald Trump not welcome here.”

Protesters voiced opposition to the US administration’s policies on Gaza, Iran, immigration, civil rights, and foreign policy as Trump met with Irish officials during his trip.

Ukrainian residents in the city of Uman have complained about dirt and garbage left behind following celebrations of the Jewish New Year.

A video appears to show a group of bikers disrupting Muslim prayers at the Kaunas Mosque in Lithuania by playing loud music and chanting.

One man is seen holding up what appears to be a pig’s head during the prayer, in an apparent attempt to provoke and disrupt worshippers.

Rescuers in Indonesia evacuated passengers after a ferry traveling between the islands of Java and Borneo capsized.

The ferry was hit by bad weather before overturning, prompting emergency crews to carry out evacuation operations.

The incident took place off Indonesia, with rescue efforts focused on getting passengers safely to shore.