The threat Israel didn't foresee: Hezbollah's growing drone power Lebanon's militant Hezbollah group has used dozens of drones to attack Israel in recent months The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2024
Crude Prices Higher on Dollar Weakness and US Economic Optimism Sep WTI crude oil (CLU24 ) today is up +0.49 (+0.64%), and Sep RBOB gasoline (RBU24 ) is up +0.08 (+0.03%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are posting modest gains. A weaker dollar today is supportive of energy prices. Strength in stocks today also boosts confidence in the economic... Barchart · Aug 9, 2024
UN rights office decries 'alarmingly high' number of executions in Iran: 29 over two days this week The U.N. human rights office is expressing concerns about reports that Iran has executed 29 people over two days this week The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2024
Iran hackers target US officials to influence election, Microsoft says Hackers tried breaking into account of ‘high-ranking official’ on US presidential campaign, researchers say The Guardian - US · Aug 9, 2024
Israel-Hamas war latest: Palestinians flee parts of south Gaza as Israel launches a new assault Palestinians are fleeing large areas around Khan Younis in southern Gaza where the Israeli military has begun a new assault after ordering another mass evacuation The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2024
Ceasefire Talks Intensify Amid Fears Of Regional War Mediators strive to bring Israel and Hamas to negotiate amidst fears of Iranian attacks. US, Qatar, and Egypt plan to propose a ceasefire and hostage deal ... Top News · Aug 9, 2024
Houthi Rebels Target Ship In Red Sea Strait Houthi rebels suspected in attacks on ships in Red Sea, escalating tensions in the region. Iran's support raises concerns of wider conflict. Top News · Aug 9, 2024
Iran ramping up cyber attacks ahead of US presidential vote, Microsoft says A Microsoft report released Friday said Iran was laying the groundwork to sway voters ahead of the US presidential election, including by creating fake news sites and impersonating activists online. The report also reveals how Russia and China are exploiting US political polarization to advance their own interests. France 24 · Aug 9, 2024
Iranian Operatives Escalate Efforts To Influence US Presidential Election Iranian operatives intensify efforts to influence US election through fake news and hacking. US officials on high alert. Recent plot to assassinate former ... Top News · Aug 9, 2024
Israel Agrees To Resume Gaza Truce Talks Next Week Israel has agreed to resume Gaza ceasefire talks on August 15 at the demand of US, Qatari and Egyptian mediators, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Thursday, as regional tensions skyrocket over the war. International Business Times · Aug 9, 2024
Iran Considers Pulling Back In Exchange For Gaza Peace Talks Recent assassination of Hamas leader raises fears of wider conflict in the Middle East. Diplomatic efforts underway to prevent escalation and find a peacef... Top News · Aug 9, 2024
Israel intensifies Gaza bombardment as Hezbollah and Iran vow retaliation Israel orders another mass evacuation in eastern Khan Younis and targets two schools it claims are Hamas bases The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2024
Netanyahu Apologizes For Hamas Attack, Warns Of Iranian Threat Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu apologizes for Hamas attack, emphasizes defense strategies against regional threats. Top News · Aug 8, 2024
Iran-Linked Men Face Terrorism Charges In US Navy SEAL Deaths Iranian brothers and Pakistani boat captain face terrorism charges for supplying weapons to Houthi rebels in Yemen. Top News · Aug 8, 2024
Barchart · Aug 8, 2024 Crude Prices Settle Higher as US Economic Concerns Ease Sep WTI crude oil (CLU24 ) on Thursday closed up +0.96 (+1.28%), and Sep RBOB gasoline (RBU24 ) closed up +4.19 (+1.78%). Crude oil and gasoline prices posted moderate gains on Thursday. Crude oil prices rallied on reduced US recessionary fears after weekly jobless claims fell more than expected. Crude...
Top News · Aug 8, 2024 Middle East Braces For Potential Retaliation Amid Gaza Peace Talks Tensions escalate in the Middle East as Iran contemplates retaliation options after Hamas leader's assassination, prompting diplomatic efforts to prevent f...
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2024 Iranian brothers charged in alleged smuggling operation that led to deaths of 2 Navy SEALs Authorities say two men linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard are facing terrorism charges in the U.S. in connection with the interception of a vessel in the Arabian Sea that resulted in the deaths of two Navy SEALs
Top News · Aug 8, 2024 Iran's Saeid Esmaeili Wins Gold In Men's Greco-Roman Wrestling Exciting showdown in men's Greco-Roman wrestling 67kg class as Esmaeili wins gold.
The Conversation · Aug 8, 2024 Gaza update: Hamas appoints new leader as Middle East braces for more violence Iran is going to launch a retaliatory strike against Israel for the dual assassinations of Hamas leader, Ismail Haniyeh, on July 31 and Hezbollah’s number two, Fuad Shukr, just hours before. The only questions are when, where and how far will Iran go, which leads to its own supplemental question:…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2024 Iran may rethink reprisals against Israel over killing of Hamas’s leader Other Islamic countries are not openly backing military response by Tehran and more targeted action appears likely
Barchart · Aug 8, 2024 Crude Prices Supported by Easing of US Economic Concerns and Tight Inventories Sep WTI crude oil (CLU24) today is up +0.95 (+1.26%), and Sep RBOB gasoline (RBU24) is up +3.31 (+1.40%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are moderately higher. An easing of US recessionary fears boosted crude prices today after weekly jobless claims fell more than expected. Crude prices also have...
France 24 · Aug 8, 2024 Death on the highway: the high cost of poverty in southeastern Iran A police chase in southeastern Iran ended in tragedy earlier this month when it caused an accident between two cars, killing four people. In the incident, on August 3, a police patrol attempted to stop a "soukhtbar", a local name for smugglers who transport cheap Iranian petrol to neighbouring Pakistan…
International Business Times · Aug 8, 2024 Iran Says Israel Seeks To 'Expand War' Amid De-escalation Push Iran accused Israel on Thursday of wanting to spread war in the Middle East, as diplomatic efforts sought a regional de-escalation following the killings of Tehran-allied militant leaders.
International Business Times · Aug 8, 2024 Iran Says Hamas Leader's Killing A Costly 'Strategic Mistake' By Israel Israel committed a costly "strategic mistake" with its killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran last week, Iran's acting foreign minister told AFP in an interview on Thursday.
Reason · Aug 8, 2024 Iran Speaks of Israel's 'Annihilation' Plus: Tim Walz's bad free speech comments, Planned Parenthood being sued, the metamorphosis of dining, and more...