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Newest first · UTC+11:00Trump advierte de un "Día D económico" contra Irán, pero Teherán conoce bien las sanciones
El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, interviene durante una reunión con líderes tecnológicos en el Salón Roosevelt de la Casa Blanca, el 19 de agosto de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Jacquelyn Martin)
· Farnoush Amiri
Poland summons Israeli ambassador over closed Gaza aid worker probe
Poland has summoned Israel’s ambassador after Israeli authorities closed proceedings into a 2024 attack that killed seven World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza.
· Middleeasteye
China rejects US demand to join ‘toughest ever’ Iran sanctions
China has refused to join a US plan to “squash” Iran’s economy, rejecting Washington’s push to be part of the “toughest sanctions in history” against the Islamic Republic.
· RT
Canada condemns Israel for closing probe into aid worker killings
Canada has condemend Israel for closing its investigation into the killing of seven World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza.
· Middleeasteye
Iran’s economic crisis deepens as hard-line leaders dig in on war
People walk in Tehran’s traditional main bazaar, Iran, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
· Mehdi Fattahi
Iran parliament chief visits graves of allied Iraqi fighters
Iran’s parliament speaker has paid tribute to Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis during a visit to Iraq, according to Iran’s Student News Network.
· Middleeasteye
Poland protests Israel decision to end probe into killing of Polish Gaza aid worker
Poland's foreign ministry said it was "very disappointed" and had summoned Israel's ambassador in Warsaw after Israel decided not to pursue criminal proceedings over an attack on a volunteer convoy in Gaza in 2024 in which a Polish citizen was killed.
· REUTERS
25 OFWs from Saudi Arabia, Hungary, ship return to PH
MANILA, Philippines — Twenty-five overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Saudi Arabia, Hungary and the M/V Abashie have safely returned to Manila, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) said Friday.
· Dan Madrazo
Oil prices head for second weekly rise as U.S. vows to turn up economic pressure on Iran
Oil prices eased Friday but remained on track for a second consecutive week of gains, as hopes of a swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz continued to fade.
· Jenni Reid
Iran and Iraq will resist foreign interference, Ghalibaf says
Iran’s parliament speaker says efforts by “enemies” to drive Iran and Iraq apart will instead deepen their relationship.
· Middleeasteye
Israel Airports Authority chief warns those behind Ben-Gurion strike will 'pay the price'
One day after a surprise strike at Ben-Gurion Airport caused widespread disruption, Maj. Gen. (res.) Yiftah Ron Tal, chairman of the Israel Airports Authority, criticized the move Friday morning on 103FM and said those responsible would face consequences.
· 103FM
Chance of Iran war expansion dropped after Trump declared economic warfare, officials say
Security sources said on Friday that the chances of expanding the military confrontation with Iran in the near term have decreased, following a series of meetings and discussions with senior US officials.
· AMIR BOHBOT
Western leaders condemn Israel’s ‘unacceptable’ E1 settlement project in West Bank | The National
The leaders of seven countries have called for Israel to halt its controversial E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank and warned businesses of “consequences” if they bid for construction tenders.
· Paul Carey
Israeli army advances into southern Lebanese town, shelling reported
The town of Khiam in Lebanon's Nabatieh is currently facing heavy Israeli shelling as army vehicles enter the area, according to state media.
· Middleeasteye
Holocaust survivor rescued by Chief Rabbi Herzog reunites with his grandson, President Herzog
Almost exactly 80 years ago, in August, 1946, David Danielski made his way to the Katowice railway station in Poland.
· GREER FAY CASHMAN
After Ben-Gurion airport crisis, Netanyahu must placate thousands of raging voters - analysis
In May 1946, less than a year after the end of World War II, the United States was trying to return to normal life. The economy was struggling to recover, inflation was surging, and workers were demanding wage increases after the war years. Then the trains stopped. A nationwide strike paralyzed the transportation of…
· LIAT RON
Israel open to compensating Zomi Frankcom's family, ambassador says
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· Jack Mckay
‘Very unusual’: Palestine Action activists could be sentenced as terrorists
Preston, United Kingdom – Five Palestine Action activists in the UK are set to hear whether terrorism-linked offences could be included in their sentencing.
· Simon Speakman Cordall
Houthis Claim Fourth Attack On Saudi Aramco Refineries This Month
Yemen's Houthis, or the Ansar Allah movement, released a statement Thursday announcing new military operations against Saudi Arabia which targeted an Aramco facility and an airport in Najran province, saying that forces "carried out two military operations using two drones."
· Tyler Durden
Iran war enters a new phase, Israel and Turkey clash over Syria, and UAE schools prepare to reopen | The National
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, the US says economic pressure on Iran could prevent a return to large-scale fighting, with Vice President JD Vance describing the war as entering a “new phase” and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent promising further measures on Monday.
· The National
Malaysia denounces Israel's E1 settlement expansion in occupied West Bank
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is the latest politician to condemn an Israeli move this week to launch a construction tender for the E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank.
· Middleeasteye
Renowned IDF paratrooper, architect of Kurdish relations, Tzuri Sagi dies aged 92
Retired Brig.-Gen. Tzuri Sagi was laid to rest on Thursday in Tel Mond after passing away at the age of 92. Dozens of people accompanied his family, including his wife Tzipa and his son Yair.
· SHLOMI GABAI
Israel shelling in Syrian Golan Height's sparks fire
Israeli artillery shelling at an agricultural land south of the village of Jubata al-Khashab in Syria’s Golan Height sparked a fire, Alikhbaria TV reported.
· Middleeasteye
JD Vance says US economic pressure 'most effective tool' against war on Iran
US Vice President JD Vance said that the country has entered a "new phase" in its war on Iran, leading with economic pressure as Washington's "most effective tool".
· Middleeasteye
ICE allegedly accelerated Iranian deportations during US-Iran war, NIAC claims
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) accelerated efforts to deport Iranian nationals in the aftermath of the 12-Day War, emails obtained by the National Iranian American Council (NIAC) show.
· LEO FEIERBERG BETTER
Israel could pay reparations to Zomi Frankcom’s family after Australian anger
Former defence force chief Mark Binskin may return to Israel to follow up his initial investigation into the fatal drone strike that killed Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom as Israel seeks to calm the Australian government’s anger over a decision not to prosecute the officers involved in her killing.
· Matthew Knott
Eisenkot leaps ahead as Likud support falters, projected to win 26 Knesset seats - poll
Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party is projected to win 26 seats in the Knesset, increasing by three since a poll conducted last week, despite the Likud party capturing headlines this week with its primaries.
· ROY SHALISMAN
Ongoing Israeli air strikes, massive blasts reported in south Lebanon
Israeli attacks targeted a number of areas across southern Lebanon, according to state media.
· Middleeasteye
Marvel stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Mark Ruffalo and others call for Marwan Barghouti's release | The National
Benedict Cumberbatch, Mark Ruffalo and Don Cheadle are among a group of Marvel stars calling for the release of imprisoned Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti.
· Evelyn Lau
Asian shares are mixed after a retreat on Wall St
Currency traders work at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
· Chan Ho Him
Al Hilal win again as Inzaghi dismisses reports of rift with Benzema | The National
Al Hilal powered to the top of the Saudi Pro League table courtesy of a 3-0 away win against Al Fayha.
· Steve Luckings
Israeli forces kill Palestinian man during raid in Jenin
The Israeli military killed a Palestinian man during a raid in Jenin after he resisted an arrest attempt, according to Al Jazeera citing health sources.
· Middleeasteye
'A delicate dance': JD Vance says economic pressure is the best way to achieve Washington's objectives in Iran
Economic pressure is the United States' "most effective tool" against Iran, according to U.S. Vice President JD Vance.
· Lim Hui Jie
Trump warns Iran of 'economic D-Day,' but it's used to sanctions
President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with technology leaders in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
· Farnoush Amiri
Hamas told to be 'sensitive' to Netanyahu ahead of Israeli elections as attacks on Gaza continue
Senior Hamas official Bassem Naim told CNN that the movement remains committed to a peace roadmap for Gaza.
· Middleeasteye
Pentagon spokesperson says claims of US munitions shortage amid Iran war 'false' - report
"Claims of US munitions shortages are false," Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell told the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday.
· ESTHER DAVIS
Middle East deployment leaves Asia-Pacific without US aircraft carrier
The USS George Washington transits the Arabian Sea on Aug. 20. The aircraft carrier was forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, in 2024 and has since conducted extensive joint exercises with that country's Maritime Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Navy via Reuters)
· Staff Writer
Asia-Pacific left without US aircraft carrier after Middle East deployment
The USS George Washington transits the Arabian Sea on Aug. 20. The aircraft carrier was forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, in 2024 and has since conducted extensive joint exercises with that country's Maritime Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Navy via Reuters)
· Staff Writer
Poland summons Israeli envoy over dropped probe into killing of WCK aid workers
Poland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicated that it summoned the Israeli ambassador to Warsaw after Tel Aviv's decision to close its investigation into an attack on a World Central Kitchen (WCK) aid convoy in Gaza two years ago.
· Middleeasteye
Diplomacy becomes essential national security tool to combat Turkey's growing strength- editorial
The most revealing detail in this week’s dangerous confrontation over Syria was not the Israeli strike on the Abu al-Duhur airbase. It was a phone call.
· JPOST EDITORIAL
Editor's Notes: In era of Jewish uncertainty, Israel must rework its relationship with Diaspora
I asked former prime minister Yair Lapid about the Western Wall in a Tel Aviv café in 2018. He said that passing the outline would be among the first things he did as prime minister, and I wanted it on the record.
· ZVIKA KLEIN
What is the Arabian Shield and why is Saudi Arabia keen to dig in? | The National
Saudi Arabia is betting that its next major economic opportunity lies not in oil under the desert, but in the rocks beneath the kingdom.
· Alvin R Cabral
Gaza's rise in aid deliveries challenged by absence of engine oil needed for last functioning lorries | The National
Gaza has experienced a sharp increase in aid deliveries, according to the UN, but getting it to the local population is becoming increasingly difficult because of the many layers of approvals Israel requires to let in engine oil and spare parts desperately needed for lorries.
· Nagham Mohanna
US vows to 'collapse' Iran with new sanctions as energy prices spike
The US will impose "the toughest sanctions in history” on Iran, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent said on Thursday, vowing to ramp up economic pressure on the Islamic Republic even as the economic toll of the war builds.
· Middleeasteye
Cost Of Living Remains Biggest Challenge Facing Americans
The war in Iran marked a significant setback in Americans' year-long battle with high prices.
· Tyler Durden
US pushes allies, China to back Trump's economic war on Iran
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States on Thursday warned allies and China to join President Donald Trump's new campaign to isolate the Iranian economy, vowing that Washington would "collapse this regime" in Tehran.
· Agence France-Presse
US says it will impose ‘toughest sanctions in history’ on Iran
TRUMP AND IRAN. A 3D printed miniature of US President Donald Trump and the Iranian flag are seen in this illustration taken January 9, 2026.
· Herbie G