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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

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

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…

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Al Jazeera

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.

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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 Guardian - UK

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

The Independent UK

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.

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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

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The Guardian - AU

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

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.

The Guardian - AU

Israel-Gaza war: Israel publishes plan for new West Bank settlement as regional tensions simmer – as it happened

Far-right minister says move partly in response to the recognition of a Palestinian state by other countries

The Guardian - UK

Why should US troops pay the price for Biden’s failure to rein in Netanyahu?

Small, poorly defended bases in the Middle East are targets because the president refuses to disown Israel’s reckless PM, says former US army officer Harrison Mann

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France 24

Biden says Gaza ceasefire could deter Iran from retaliating against Israel

US President Joe Biden said Tuesday that a ceasefire deal in Gaza could deter Iran from attacking Israel in retaliation for the killing of a Hamas leader that sent regional tensions soaring. His remarks came after Iran rejected Western calls to "stand down" its threat of reprisals. Read our liveblog…

International Business Times

Asian Stocks Build On Gains Ahead Of US Inflation Data

Asian stocks mostly rose again Tuesday as worries about a US recession that sent markets into turmoil last week eased ahead of key inflation data, while oil prices held gains on concerns about a broader war in the Middle East.

Evening Standard

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer calls Iranian president amid fears of wider Middle East war

The phone call was part of a day of intense negotiations amid fears of a wider war in the Middle East

Barchart

Crude Prices Surge on Heightened Middle Eastern Geopolitical Risks

Sep WTI crude oil (CLU24 ) on Monday closed up +3.22 (+4.19%), and Sep RBOB gasoline (RBU24 ) closed up +5.26 (+2.20%). Crude oil and gasoline prices surged on Monday, with crude posting a 3-week high and gasoline posting a 1-week high. Rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East that...

Barchart

Crude Prices Underpinned by Middle Eastern Geopolitical Risks

Sep WTI crude oil (CLU24 ) today is up +1.47 (+1.91%), and Sep RBOB gasoline (RBU24 ) is up +2.39 (+1.00%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today climbed to 1-week highs and are moderately higher. Rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East that could cause a disruption to the region's...

The Independent UK

Israel preparing for large-scale attack from Iran as US orders warships to accelerate deployment

Washington also sends a nuclear-powered guided-missile submarine to the region

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Western Powers Issue Joint Statement Warning Iran And Allies

Western powers caution Iran and allies to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East amidst rising conflicts and international efforts for peace.

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