Manus on Markets: Could US sanctions against Iran shake the global financial system? | The National
From tariff turmoil and stock shocks to market meltdowns, the global financial system has never been in such flux.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00'Violent provocateur': Opposition leaders decry MK Sukkot's destruction of West Bank monument
Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot called MK Tzvi Sukkot (Religious Zionist Party) a "violent provocateur" who "claims to represent 'religious Zionism' is doing an injustice to an entire sector" in a statement condemning Sukkot for destroying a monument in Kafr Madama near Nablus on Tuesday.
· SHIR PERETS, MIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Colombia lifts coal export ban on Israel imposed over Gaza genocide
Colombia’s new right-wing government has authorised coal exports to Israel, overturning an embargo imposed by former President Gustavo Petro to prevent Colombian resources from fuelling Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
· Middleeasteye
Pakistan says significant progress made in talks on Iran-US war
There has been significant progress during high-level talks in Tehran aimed at ending the US-Israel war on Iran, according to Pakistani officials.
· Faisal Aziz Khan
Graham Arnold extends Iraq head coach contract through 2027 Asian Cup
Iraq head coach Graham Arnold speaks during a news conference on the eve of the team’s World Cup soccer match against Senegal, on June 25, 2026, in Toronto. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, File)
· John Duerden
Gold price hits three-month high amid fears over Iran war and Trump economy
Bitcoin rises above $80,000 for the first time since May amid uncertainty over US fiscal plans
· Joanna Partridge
Luxembourg ends Israel Bonds approvals, leaving future EU bond issuance uncertain
From September 1, Luxembourg will no longer approve sale of Israel Bonds, and it remains unclear if Israel will be able to continue issuing them in the EU.
· ASSAF UNI/GLOBES/TNS
'Predictable risks': Two more US senators call for independant probe into naval warship conditions
Two additional US senators demanded answers from the Pentagon regarding the living conditions aboard three naval ships involved in the war against Iran.
· MIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Israel seeking to lead intensifying international race over anti-satellite weaponry - analysis
The global satellite market, both civilian and military, is growing, and with it the fear of threats. Due to this, US Space Command commander General Stephen Whiting recently told a conference in Alabama that the development of anti-satellite weapons is high on the US list of priorities.
· DEAN SHMUEL ELMAS/GLOBES/TNS
Israel’s strikes push Syria towards Mecca defence pact membership
Air strikes intended to curb Turkish expansion risk triggering the very encirclement Israel fears, analysts say
· Tom Hussain
Israel’s strikes push Syria towards Mecca defence pact membership
Air strikes intended to curb Turkish expansion risk triggering the very encirclement Israel fears, analysts say
· Tom Hussain
Muslims are not creating an 'Islamic Republic' in Britain. This is their home
A few days ago, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered a startling description of one of Israel’s oldest allies.
· Middleeasteye
Seven paintings by Sliman Mansour that highlight legacy of great Palestinian artist | The National
The rope is taut against his head, chafing his palms as he takes one determined step after another. The load on his back is crushing. It is Jerusalem, its culture and history, and yet the old man’s grip is unwavering as he perseveres ahead. He knows what is at stake if he lets the burden fall, if he lets the content…
· Razmig Bedirian
China denounces 'economic wars' as US starts campaign to cut off Iran
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet in Beijing in September 2025. (West Asia News Agency via Reuters)
· Staff Writer
Gaza’s children grew up flying kites. Now Israel says they will be treated as drones | The National
For many Palestinians in Gaza, the fear that a kite flown by a child could bring an attack on their neighbourhood is now a primary concern after Israel threatened to launch attacks if the toys crossed the border.
· Nagham Mohanna
Middle East flights: Which airlines are flying and which remain suspended? | The National
International airlines are continuing to adjust schedules for Middle East flights as airspace restrictions and operational uncertainty persist.
· David Tusing
‘Children were in pieces’: memories still raw 6 months after Iran school strike
Families grieve at least 155 killed in US-linked Tomahawk missile attack on Minab school during opening hours of war
· Agence France-Presse
‘Children were in pieces’: memories still raw 6 months after Iran school strike
Families grieve at least 155 killed in US-linked Tomahawk missile attack on Minab school during opening hours of war
· Agence France-Presse
No answers a year after an Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital killed journalists
It’s been one year since Israeli strikes killed 33-year-old Mariam Dagga, a visual journalist who worked for The Associated Press and other news organizations, while she was with other journalists and rescue workers at Nasser hospital in Gaza. (Production by Wafaa Shurafa)
· Sam Mednick
Man denied parole a second time over anti-Israel graffiti despite judge’s scathing critique of case
NSW parole authority says Mohommed Farhat followed ‘extremist ideology of antisemitic character’ while separately judge ruled ‘Fuk Israel’ was ‘political comment’
· Jordyn Beazley
More porters, fewer passengers: What really caused Ben-Gurion Airport’s staff strike? - analysis
Since the recent wildcat strike at Ben Gurion Airport, staffing at the Israel Airports Authority (IAA) has become the main flashpoint between management and the workers' union.
· LIAT RON
Ben-Gurion management knew about employee shortages before crisis, IAA union rep. says
Ben-Gurion Airport management had known for months about the employee shortage, which led to the recent severe disruptions earlier this month, Attorney Naomi Landau, who represents the Israel Airports Authority (IAA) employees’ union, said on the 103FM program Where’s the Money on Monday.
· 103FM
North Macedonia has made ties with Israel ‘foreign-policy priority’, FM tells 'Post' - exclusive
North Macedonia has made strengthening relations with Israel a priority of its foreign policy and is seeking to expand cooperation in areas ranging from defense and investment to tourism and water management, Foreign Minister Timčo Mucunski told The Jerusalem Post during his first official visit to Israel.
· ALEX WINSTON
MK Sukkot seen smashing monument in West Bank town while guarded by Israeli forces, footage shows
MK Zvi Sukkot (Religious Zionist Party) and several other individuals smashed a monument in Kafr Madama near Nablus, according to footage circulating on social media and shared by Israeli outlets on Tuesday morning.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF, AVI SOLOMON
Saudi Arabia, France reaffirm support for Palestinian statehood
Saudi Arabia and France restated their backing for Palestinian statehood and called for an end to Israel’s settlement policy and settler violence.
· Middleeasteye
Iran Unveils Huge New Gas Discovery Amid US Economic Pressure
Iran announced a huge new gas discovery in the southern province of Fars, with the oil ministry reporting estimates of 7.5 trillion cubic feet of gas, of which 73% is recoverable, or 5.7 trillion cu ft, OilPrice reported.
· Tyler Durden
‘A giant of Palestinian and Arab art’: Tributes pour in for Sliman Mansour | The National
Tributes have poured in for Sliman Mansour, one of the most influential figures in contemporary Palestinian art, after his death at the age of 79.
· David Tusing
Saudi Pro League salaries 2026/27: Cristiano Ronaldo is highest-paid player in the world | The National
The new season of the Saudi Pro League starts in less than a week and even though temperatures are still oppressively high, the action on the field promises to be even more heated.
· Ajit Vijaykumar
Cone confident ‘all-Filipino’ Gilas can compete vs Jordan, Iran
MANILA, Philippines — Tim Cone admitted Gilas Pilipinas will just have to play with an all-Filipino crew starting Friday against Jordan as the two other prospects who could fill in the void vacated by Justin Brownlee are unavailable.
· Richard Dy
The White House says this is the Iran endgame. We’ve heard that before
Washington: Scott Bessent gave the game away when he acknowledged the danger in taking the very step he had just told the world he was going to take.
· Michael Koziol
Trump targets Iran’s trade lifelines — here are the countries most exposed
The U.S. announced an "economic D-Day" campaign Monday to isolate Iran from the global economy, threatening penalties against "enablers" that continue doing business with Tehran.
· Anniek Bao
Asian shares are mixed as US ups economic pressure on Iran
A surveyor works in front of a stock market chart Monday, Aug. 24, 2026 in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
· Elaine Kurtenbach
Turkish envoy applauds US removal of Syria from 'terrorism list'
Washington's decision to remove Syria from the State Sponsor of Terrorism (SST) blacklist paves the way for a "brighter future" for the country, Turkey's ambassador to Damascus said.
· Middleeasteye
US threatens countries doing business with Iran, but holds off on penalties for now
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- US President Donald Trump's administration on Monday warned countries to cut their business ties with Iran or face secondary sanctions as part of what it billed as an "economic D-Day," but the Treasury Department stopped short of actually imposing penalties.
· Korea Herald
Expensive uniforms to rising bus fares: Families feel strain as Iran war drives up back-to-school costs | The National
Before the US-Iran war began, Sumit Augustine's weekly grocery bill ran to about Dh150 ($41). Now it's Dh300, as the conflict is affecting shipping costs and the supply of goods across the Gulf.
· Katy Gillett
France, Saudi Arabia agree on $7bn theme park project near Paris
Saudi Arabia and France boost cooperation: agreements reached on theme parks, AI and defence
· Al Jazeera Staff
Trump unleashes swathe sanctions on Iran 'enablers'
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday announced a new wave of sanctions against Iran and its "enablers", towards what he described as an "asphyxiation of this regime" amid the standoff in the Strait of Hormuz.
· Middleeasteye
Netanyahu claims ‘Iran tried to murder one of my sons’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Iran attempted to assassinate one of his sons, making the explosive allegation without saying which of his children was allegedly targeted, when the supposed plot took place or how close it came to being carried out.
· RT
Netanyahu claims ‘Iran tried to murder one of my sons’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Iran attempted to assassinate one of his sons, making the explosive allegation without saying which of his children was targeted, when the supposed plot took place, or how close it came to being carried out.
· RT
US senators demand hearing over toll on troops amid war on Iran
A group of 12 US senators have called for a congressional hearing into the toll the war on Iran is taking on troops, amid "poor planning and mismanagement of extended deployments".
· Middleeasteye
Pakistan says army chief held talks with Iran focused on preventing further escalation of MidEast
Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir held discussions with Iran that were focussed on measures including the prevention of a further escalation of the conflict and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the Pakistani military said in a statement on Tuesday.
· REUTERS
Woodside scraps long-term emissions and clean energy targets despite windfall oil profits caused by Iran war
Australia’s biggest oil and gas company recorded a 27% increase in sales profit to $1.67bn in the six-month reporting period
· Jonathan Barrett
Drugs found in Gaza aid as IDF destroys Hamas weapons depots in mosque, arrests West Bank terrorist
The Defense Ministry's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), said Monday that drugs had been smuggled into the Gaza Strip inside food products intended as humanitarian aid for residents of the Strip.
· AMIR BOHBOT, LEO FEIERBERG BETTER
Israel must remember the danger carried by Gaza kites, Hamas dictating tempo at border - editorial
For the past week or so, residents of Israel’s Gaza border communities must have seen the sight of kites crossing from the enclave and thought, “Here we go again.”
· JPOST EDITORIAL
Syria-Israel talks are a step in the right direction | The National
This week, Syrian and Israeli officials resumed talks in Jordan, brokered by the US, with the twin objectives of ending Israeli strikes inside Syria and reviving negotiations towards a bilateral security agreement.
· The National Editorial
US senator criticises economic 'D-Day' against Iran, says 'Trump is losing'
US Senator Chris Murphy has criticised the White House’s new sanctions on Iran, warning that American citizens are "paying a huge, huge cost" for the decision.
· Middleeasteye
Israel’s Netanyahu claims Iran tried to kill one of his sons
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Iran tried to kill one of his sons, but gave no details on when or where the alleged plot took place or which of his sons was targeted.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Israel accuses Hamas of planning drone attacks using kites and balloons
Israeli officials have accused Hamas of planning renewed attacks on its territory using kites and balloons, and gave the Iran-backed militant group until Wednesday to rein in their use or face reprisals.
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Iran war latest: US announces sweeping new set of sanctions against Iran | The National
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