North Korea says it didn't demand a total relief from sanctions during the failed summit in Hanoi.
It contradicts US President Donald Trump's claim that talks between the two countries broke down because of the demand.
North Korea's Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho says they asked only for partial sanctions relief.
He said the request was made in exchange for disabling its main nuclear complex.
Iran says Hormuz open to all but ‘enemy-linked’ ships
The Strait of Hormuz remains open to all shipping except vessels linked to "Iran's enemies", Iran's representative to the UN maritime agency was quoted as saying in Iranian media reports published on Sunday.
GCC renews condemnation of ongoing Iranian attacks
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has renewed its condemnation of continued Iranian attacks on member states, including the targeting of infrastructure and oil facilities, in flagrant violation of international law and a direct threat to regional security, stability and the safety of global energy supplies.
Six dead in Qatari helicopter crash during 'routine duty', search ongoing
The Qatar Ministry of Interior has confirmed six people died during a helicopter crash into "regional waters" on Sunday - with search and rescue teams still searching for the body of the seventh and final crew member.
Four killed as severe weather hits Oman, search continues for missing person
Four people have died in Oman in the past 24 hours as a result of heavy thunderstorms on Saturday.
