Turkey seeks Interpol Red Notices for Netanyahu over Gaza flotilla
The Turkish government’s Interpol move comes amid heightened tensions between Turkey and Israel over Syria.
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Iran president says time to end war while in position of strength
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Friday it was time to end the months-long Middle East war with the United States because Tehran appeared to be in a stronger position than Washington. Talks between the decades-old foes remain on hold, with both sides in the war started
Canada joins other countries in condemning Israel for not probing Gaza strike that killed aid workers
Canada called Israel's decision not to open a criminal probe into the 2024 strike that killed seven World Central Kitchen workers 'unacceptable'; Australia and Poland summoned Israeli ambassadors over the decision
Iranian oil offers to Chinese buyers fall as US blockade bites, sources say
By Siyi Liu and Chen Aizhu SINGAPORE, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Offers of Iranian crude to Chinese buyers have declined and prices have jumped this week as the U.S. blockade has cut Tehran's shipments, according to trade sources, with the threat of more sanctions from Washington
Iran says Tehran must overcome 'unjust sanctions' as U.S. ramps up economic pressure
DUBAI, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Iranian parliament speaker Mohammed Baqer Qalibaf said on Friday that Iran must plan to overcome "unjust sanctions", a day after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced what he described as the toughest sanctions ever imposed on Iran. Bessent
Ships passing through Hormuz hover in single digits, data shows
SINGAPORE, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Seven commodity ships sailed along the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, just half the previous day's tally, showed data from shiptracker Kpler, amid concern over risk to Middle East shipping as U.S.-Iran peace talks remain in limbo. Of the total, four
Iran vows 'devastating' response to US threat to cut off its economic lifelines
By Jana Choukeir, Eman Abouhassira and Susan Heavey DUBAI/WASHINGTON, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Iran said on Friday that its response to any new U.S. threats would be "devastating" after Washington pledged to impose the toughest financial penalties in history with the aim of toppling
Iran vows 'devastating' response as US threatens toughest ever economic hit
By Jana Choukeir, Eman Abouhassira and Susan Heavey DUBAI/WASHINGTON, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Iran said on Friday that its response to any new U.S. threats would be "devastating" after Washington pledged to impose the toughest financial penalties in history with the aim of toppling
Syrian Kurds announce completion of civil, military integration with Damascus
The integration of the Kurdish administration within Syria's state institutions is now complete, Syrian Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi said on Thursday, marking the end of the Kurds' long-held dream of autonomy. The announcement follows months of negotiations between the two
Syrian and Turkish sources: Netanyahu seeking escalation, we're not interested
Syrian officials worry that Turkey's moves to court Damascus could be interpreted in Israel as provocations and lead to a further escalation, one which Syria is unprepared for, a Syrian source said. Ankara, meanwhile, expects Washington to rein Israel in
Tunisia opposition protests against president amid economic discontent
TUNIS, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Activists and opponents of Tunisian President Kais Saied took to the streets of Tunis on Thursday, calling for his departure and the restoration of democracy in the latest protest against his governance amid growing political and economic discontent.
Hundreds of Tunisians protest against government, water shortages
Hundreds of Tunisians on Thursday demonstrated in the capital against President Kais Saied and issues including power cuts and drinking water shortages. Protesters held up signs complaining of "thirst" and "darkness", in reference to an ongoing scarcity of drinking water and
US Treasury issues Hezbollah sanctions, labels group Iran-linked
The sanctions target couriers ferrying Hezbollah funds on commercial flights across the region.
US hits Hezbollah with fresh sanctions, emphasizing ties to Iranian government
By Daphne Psaledakis and Michael Martina WASHINGTON, Aug 20 (Reuters) - The United States on Thursday issued fresh sanctions targeting Lebanon's Hezbollah, including re-designating it over actions on behalf of the Iranian government, according to a statement seen by Reuters.
Hind Rajab's family says criminal probe attempt by Israel army to 'justify' killing
The grandmother of Hind Rajab told AFP her family had no faith in a criminal probe into the five-year-old's death in Gaza in 2024, calling it little more than an attempt by the Israeli military to "justify" her killing. Hind Rajab's body was recovered from a car riddled with
Houthis claim new strikes on Saudi Arabia after IRGC warning: What to know
A senior Iranian commander said Saudi Arabia will be unable to the defeat the Yemeni group as the conflict intensifies.
Turkey signals restraint as war of words with Israel escalates over Syria
The Turkish president’s top communications aide says Ankara will not be drawn into the Israeli government's “games” as Washington pushes a Turkey-Israel-Syria deconfliction mechanism.
King Abdullah visits China as region hedges against US unpredictability
With no end in sight to the war in Iran and an unchecked Israeli policy across the region, the kingdom is hedging against future uncertainty and a less predictable US policy.