Hezbollah Disputes Israel's 'Preemptive' Strike Claims Hezbollah disputes Israel's preemptive strike claim, escalating tensions in the Middle East. Geopolitical complexities highlighted. Top News · Aug 25, 2024
Celtic connection still evident in St Pauli's stands despite Middle East acrimony Celtic's connection with Bundesliga new boys St Pauli endures despite friction between fans flaring as the war in the Middle East escalated last… The National (Scotland) · Aug 24, 2024
US sanctions hundreds of firms accused of supplying Russia's war machine The U.S. has imposed sweeping sanctions against hundreds of firms across Russia, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, accusing them of providing products and services that enable Russia’s war effort and aiding its ability to evade sanctions The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2024
No, the world isn’t heading toward a new Cold War – it’s closer to the grinding world order collapse of the 1930s The past decade and a half has seen upheaval across the globe. The 2008 financial crisis and its fallout, the COVID-19 pandemic and major regional conflicts in Sudan, the Middle East, Ukraine and elsewhere have left residual uncertainty. Added to this is a tense, growing rivalry between the U.S. and… The Conversation · Aug 23, 2024
Gaza update: US politics and the fate of Palestinians increasingly bound up together It would be a brave – or foolhardy – analyst who presumes to predict the outcomes of the talks which continue in Doha. But the fate of Gaza and its 2 million inhabitants as well as the 109 remaining Israeli hostages being held in Gaza, will depend on a political… The Conversation · Aug 22, 2024
Blinken leaves Middle East with Gaza ceasefire deal still elusive Antony Blinken warned ‘time is of the essence’ to secure a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2024
Ceasefire elusive as Blinken leaves Middle East, with future Israeli presence in Gaza key sticking point The US secretary of state’s ninth visit to the region since the start of the conflict has ended without truce agreement The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2024
Jewish Democrat Criticizes Party's Stance On Middle East Conflict Jewish activist Shabbos Kestenbaum criticizes Democratic Party's handling of Israel and antisemitism issues, highlighting internal divisions and challenges. Top News · Aug 20, 2024
Blinken Takes Gaza Truce Push To Egypt Blinken, on his ninth visit to the Middle East since the Palestinian militant group's October 7 attack triggered the war with Israel, flew to El Alamein, the Mediterranean city famous for a World War II battle, and began talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi at his summer palace. International Business Times · Aug 20, 2024
American Hostages' Families Attend Democratic National Convention In Chicago American hostages' families attend DNC as negotiations for their release continue in the Middle East, casting a shadow over the convention. Top News · Aug 19, 2024
Democrats ‘enthused’ as Harris prepares to accept nomination at Chicago convention US Vice President Kamala Harris has enjoyed a steady rise in her favorability ratings, with her party members energized over her candidacy as the Democratic National Convention opens in Chicago Monday. But thousands of activists calling for a Gaza ceasefire are expected to converge at the convention, exposing increasing opposition,… France 24 · Aug 19, 2024
Blinken says he has asked Israel to take action against settler violence US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday he asked Israel’s leaders to take action against a rash of violent attacks by settlers against Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. “We look to see action taken, action taken to prevent that kind of violence, action taken to hold people who… France 24 · Aug 19, 2024
Blinken Pushes For Ceasefire Agreement In Middle East U.S. Secretary of State Blinken seeks prompt ceasefire in the Middle East amid Israel-Hamas conflict, with hopes for agreement high. Top News · Aug 18, 2024
David Lammy warns of rising risk of full-scale regional war in Middle East The UK foreign secretary and his French counterpart write in the Observer about their fears over Israel’s escalating tensions with Iran The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2024 It’s never too late for peace in the Middle East – we must break the cycle of violence A ceasefire could enable progress towards a two-state solution – the only long-term route to safety and security, says David Lammy and Stéphane Séjourné
Al Jazeera · Aug 17, 2024 Biden says Gaza ceasefire in sight, warns against efforts to undermine deal US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to the Middle East to continue diplomatic push for ceasefire deal.
Top News · Aug 16, 2024 President Biden Announces Progress Towards Middle East Ceasefire Deal President Biden expresses hope for a ceasefire in the Middle East, while Iran warns of potential military action if negotiations fail.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2024 Irish police investigate whether stabbing of army chaplain terror-related Gardaí believe boy had been radicalised online and bore grudge about Irish peacekeepers in Middle East
The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2024 As the Middle East frets about conflict, Dubai booms with an influx of anxious wealth As conflict casts a shadow across the Middle East, people are getting rich in Dubai
Top News · Aug 15, 2024 Russia And Iran Deepen Partnership, Pentagon Confirms Press conference at Pentagon reveals concerns over deepening Russia-Iran partnership and US reinforcement in the Middle East.
Barchart · Aug 15, 2024 Crude Settles Higher on Economic Optimism and Middle East Tensions Sep WTI crude oil (CLU24 ) Thursday closed up +1.18 (+1.53%), and Sep RBOB gasoline (RBU24 ) closed up +3.69 (+1.59%). Crude oil and gasoline prices closed moderately higher on Thursday. Stronger-than-expected US jobless claims and retail sales reports Thursday signaled economic strength and were positive for energy demand and...
The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2024 David Lammy said to be planning Israel trip to help prevent wider war UK foreign secretary will reportedly meet Benjamin Netanyahu amid increasing tensions with Iran
The Conversation · Aug 15, 2024 Grattan on Friday: Peter Dutton inflames debate around visas for Palestinians fleeing Gaza Peter Dutton is 100% signed up to the position of Israel in the Middle East conflict. Immigration minister Tony Burke has an electorate with the second largest Muslim community of any seat in the country.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 14, 2024 Politicians were warned to watch their words on the Middle East. Was Peter Dutton listening? The opposition leader’s claim arrivals from Gaza aren’t subject to security checks is false. They’re the same as when he was minister
Reason · Aug 14, 2024 Biden Opens the Floodgates on Weapons for the Middle East The president is reversing a ban on selling offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia and advancing taxpayer-funded military aid to Israel.