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POLITICS4d agoChina’s Middle East policy at a crossroads 6 months into US-Israeli war on IranGulf states are making a strategic pivot as the war in Iran drags on into its sixth month, but observers warn that their shift towards self-reliant defence networks could test China’s “involvement without commitment” strategy in the region. The war has forced Gulf leaders to face the reality that neither the United States nor China is able to protect them from attacks by Iran. On Wednesday, the Iranian army warned that any “possible future war” with the United States could spread across the...South China Morning Post
POLITICS4d agoIran president backtracks, admits US sanctions hurting economyIran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has admitted that US sanctions on his country are hurting its economy, despite just days ago insisting they would achieve nothing. The post Iran president backtracks, admits US sanctions hurting economy appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS4d agoIran’s leaders acknowledge economic toll of war, pledge diplomacy, defenceIran's president said sanctions and the US naval blockade had caused exports and imports to slump by nearly 35 percent.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS4d agoUS revokes visa of former Iraqi minister after watchlist listingThe US has revoked an award-winning former Iraqi minister’s visa after the FBI placed her on a ‘terrorism watchlist'.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS4d agoThe US and Israel tried to topple Iran government . Six months on , new leaders are defying them | WorldThe US and Israel reportedly attempted to overthrow the Iranian government, but new leaders in Iran are continuing to defy these efforts six months later. This highlights persistent geopolitical tensions and the resilience of the Iranian government.somdnews.com · United States
POLITICS4d agoSmotrich Announces Plan to Judaize the Galilee and Negev Smotrich has announced a plan to "Judaize" the Galilee and Negev regions. This indicates a controversial policy initiative with potential demographic and political consequences in Israel.english.aawsat.com · Syria
POLITICS4d agoLeaders of Russia , China , Iran to Attend Summit in KyrgyzstanThe leaders of Russia, China, and Iran are scheduled to attend a summit in Kyrgyzstan. This signifies a high-level diplomatic gathering involving key global powers.english.aawsat.com · Syria
POLITICS4d agoUS diplomats and family members slowly begin to return to the Mideast embassiesUS diplomats and their family members are gradually returning to embassies in the Middle East. This indicates a shift in diplomatic presence and potentially a change in regional security assessments.en.apa.az · Azerbaijan
POLITICS4d agoIran willing to negotiate with U . S . but remains wary : president - XinhuaThe Iranian president has stated a willingness to negotiate with the U.S. despite remaining cautious. This indicates the current state of diplomatic relations between the two countries.english.news.cn
POLITICS4d ago Goods Are Not Coming In : Tehran Braces for Unrest as Trump Intensifies Economic Offensivebreitbart.com · United States
POLITICS4d agoSix months in , Iran regime stands , US goals remain unmetSix months after a specific point, the Iranian regime continues to operate, and US objectives regarding it have not been achieved. This indicates an ongoing geopolitical standoff and unfulfilled policy goals.brisbanetimes.com.au · Australia
POLITICS4d agoUS campaign to isolate Iran closes in on DubaiGulf city has for decades served as an offshore hub for Iranian financial services, trade and access to global markets that the regime needsFinancial Times
POLITICS4d agoBnei Brak road blocked with large waste dumpsters in protestor before ShabbatA road in Bnei Brak was blocked with large waste dumpsters by protestors before Shabbat. This indicates an act of public protest and disruption.jpost.com · Israel
POLITICS4d agoIranian leaders admit economic toll of war with US as trade drops 35%Iranian leaders are acknowledging the economic toll of war with the United States, with the supreme leader calling on the government to address the hardship while the president reported foreign trade has shrunk 35 per cent due to the American sanctions and blockade. The warnings came even as other leaders threaten the US with military retaliation and declarations that the Iranian navy maintains control of the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic waterway giving Iran ‌leverage through its ability to...South China Morning Post
POLITICS4d agoVal Hoyle discusses vote - by - mail , wildfire prevention , Roadless Rule and Iran warVal Hoyle discussed several policy issues including vote-by-mail, wildfire prevention, the Roadless Rule, and the Iran war. This covers a range of legislative and international concerns addressed by a political figure.kval.com · United States
POLITICS4d agoUS Treasury sanctions Hong Kong-based firm over Iran money laundering tiesThe United States announced sanctions on a Hong Kong company on Friday for allegedly helping launder funds for a sanctioned Iranian exchange house, the latest Chinese entity to be targeted as part of Washington’s expanded efforts to squeeze Iran’s financial sector. The development comes as Washington has in recent days slapped new Iran-related sanctions on various Chinese entities, prompting Beijing to vow retaliation just weeks before Chinese President Xi Jinping’s expected visit to the...South China Morning Post
POLITICS4d agoIran urges countries not to implement new U.S. sanctions as mediators focus on reopening straitIran condemned the United States' new economic sanctions on Friday as "state terrorism", while its supreme leader said he was banning acts that could harm "social cohesion" amid…Japan Today
POLITICS4d agoUS targets branches of Egyptian bank in Emirates to economically isolate IranWashington intensifies pressure on Iran by limiting the operations of an Egyptian bank in the Emirates, seeking to economically isolate Tehran. The measure, still under review, reflects US caution in sanctioning Iran's trading partners, while urging them to break financial ties.Clarín
POLITICS4d agoYemen’s divided education system leaves students’ futures in limboStudents in Houthi areas fear lost opportunities after government decision not to authenticate some certificates.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS4d agoThe two types of Israeli settlersIsraeli settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank isn’t just driven by ideology, but also by economic incentives.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS4d agoIsraeli activists urge EU in Jerusalem protest: ‘silence is complicity’ on GazaAround a dozen Israeli activists gathered outside European Union representative offices in east Jerusalem on 28 August, calling on the bloc to take a stronger position on the war in Gaza.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS5d agoSecond Edition Of Emirati Women Forum Equips Women With Future - Ready Skills Through Six Specialised Workshops # DubaiThe Second Edition of the Emirati Women Forum in Dubai is providing women with future-ready skills. This initiative aims to empower women through specialized workshops.dubaicityguide.com · United Arab Emirates
POLITICS5d agoCan Discussions in Cambridge Help Afghans Build a Post-Taliban Future?Thousands of miles from Afghanistan, prescriptions are being written by Afghans for the country’s future – a future without Taliban rule.The Diplomat
POLITICS5d agoUS Treasury imposes limits on Egyptian bank for doing business with IranMeasures targeting UAE branches of Banque Misr are part of Trump administration’s efforts to isolate TehranFinancial Times