Will Iran’s eastern corridor help reduce flight times? | The National
Flydubai has started operating limited flights through eastern Iranian airspace this week.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Iran can't expect to threaten its neighbours and then do business with them | The National
Not many people are comfortable discussing their personal finances with a stranger, let alone a reporter. However, many Iranians are speaking out as the struggle to make ends meet becomes intolerable.
· The National Editorial
As election looms, Netanyahu puts Turkey in Israel's crosshairs
After more than two years of ordering on Israel's enemies across the Middle East, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing a tough reelection fight, is zeroing in on another perceived villain -- Turkey.
· Yonhap
Israel's deadly Gaza strikes cast doubt on ceasefire progress days after Kushner visit
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Deadly airstrikes in Gaza on Wednesday cast more doubt on whether new US efforts can advance a tenuous ceasefire in the Palestinian territory.
· Associated Press
Gov't to offer counseling service for construction workers amid economic hardship
SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- The government will offer free mental health counseling services to construction workers suffering from depression due to economic difficulties caused by a prolonged slump in the construction sector amid the Middle East conflict, officials said Thursday.
· CHANG JAE SUN
Hind Rajab's grandmother rejects Israeli army probe into killing, calls for independent international investigation: Report
The grandmother of five-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab has rejected an Israeli military probe into her killing, Anadolu Agency reported.
· Middleeasteye
Alarm in South Korea as Iran dispute with Trump shakes a 72-year alliance
Seoul, South Korea – The order arrived not through diplomatic channels but via a post on social media, just hours before the annual joint military exercises between South Korea and the United States were set to begin.
· David D. Lee, Zaheena Rasheed
UK condemns Israel's E1 settlement expansion in occupied West Bank
Britain's foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, has criticised Israel's move this week to launch a construction tender for the E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank as an "unacceptable and destructive act".
· Middleeasteye
Netanyahu casts Turkey as Israel’s new villain amid tough re-election fight
The Israeli PM has escalated tensions with Turkish President Erdogan over Syria in a bid to ‘unify’ his voter base around him
· Agence France-Presse
Netanyahu casts Turkey as Israel’s new villain amid tough re-election fight
The Israeli PM has escalated tensions with Turkish President Erdogan over Syria in a bid to ‘unify’ his voter base around him
· Agence France-Presse
Trump vows 'tremendous' economic costs on Iran partners
WASHINGTON, D.C. — US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was launching a major new campaign to target Iran's economy, threatening "tremendous" punishment on any country that helps or does business with the Islamic republic.
· Agence France-Presse
‘Tsunami’ of emigration reshapes Israel’s future, experts warn
An increasing number of Israelis are leaving the country ahead of critical elections later this year, reversing a trend that has sustained Israel for decades.
· Simon Speakman Cordall
Trump threatens 'tremendous economic consequences' on any country helping Iran
President Donald Trump has said the US will inflict "TREMENDOUS Economic Consequences" on any country that helps or does business with Iran.
· Bbcnews
Trump threatens Iran with ‘economic D-Day’
US President Donald Trump has vowed to target any country helping Iran’s economy, shifting from his previous focus on military threats.
· RT
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US President Donald Trump has vowed to target any country helping Iran’s economy, shifting from his previous focus on military threats.
· RT
Trump says US launching 'economic warfare' against Iran, warns countries not to back Tehran
US President Donald Trump announced that the US is launching the "MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER TAKEN AGAINST ANY COUNTRY".
· Middleeasteye
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Albanese wanted 'full accountability' from Israel. Instead, Australia is 'outraged'
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Trump announces 'most crushing economic operation ever taken' against Iran | The National
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced the "'most crushing economic operation ever taken” against any country, after Iran “tragically” failed to reach a deal with Washington.
· Sara Ruthven
Blast heard in Syria's Daraa
An explosion was heard in Daraa's countryside, located in south west Syria, according to state television.
· Middleeasteye
Trump warns of punishment for any country that supports Iran: ‘economic warfare’
The US president says he is launching the ‘most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country’
· Reuters
Trump warns of punishment for any country that supports Iran: ‘economic warfare’
The US president says he is launching the ‘most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country’
· Reuters
Lebanon hands former Syrian army general to Damascus after arrest warrant
Lebanon has handed over a former senior Syrian army officer to Damascus to face charges related to murder and torture, the first such transfer since former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was toppled in 2024.
Trump declares 'Economic D-Day' against Iran, promises consequences to any country providing aid
US President Donald Trump declared that the United States would be targeting Iran with "the most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country" in a Truth Social post on Wednesday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Trump announces ‘most crushing economic operation ever’ against Iran
United States President Donald Trump has announced the “most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country” on Iran, as talks to end the more than five-month conflict between the two nations remain deadlocked.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Vanessa Beeley discloses Ukraine’s secret help to U.S. and UK against Iran.
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Trump announces 'economic warfare' on Iran, threatens ‘tremendous’ consequences for its backers
President Donald Trump said the U.S. will launch what he called the "most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country" against Iran, threatening severe financial penalties on any nation that helps Tehran evade sanctions.
· Anniek Bao
Border Police arrest suspect, seize 162 kg. of stolen avocados in central Israel farming community
Border Police officers seized 162 kg. of avocados suspected of having been stolen from agricultural fields near the community of Yesodot in central Israel on Tuesday, police said.
· HODAYA RAN
Syria FM claims Israel was told that Turkey was not building forces before airbase strikes - report
Syria had told Israel that it was not working with Turkey to build up a military presence at the Abu al-Duhur airbase prior to Tuesday's strikes against it , Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani told Axios on Wednesday.
· TZVI JASPER
Australia summons Israeli ambassador over Gaza aid worker killing
Australia on Thursday summoned Israel's ambassador over the Israeli military's decision not to pursue criminal proceedings in connection with the killing of an Australian aid worker in a 2024 air strike in Gaza.
· Middleeasteye
'This is not moving': Trump presents White House construction projects in bid for modernization
With Iran diplomacy stalled, financial markets uneasy and his approval rating at another low point, US President Donald Trump reverted to familiar territory on Wednesday, leading reporters on a tour of White House construction projects he hopes will cement his legacy.
· REUTERS
Jerusalem's Green Line begins service Friday, expanding light rail network
Jerusalem is moving ahead of the Tel Aviv metropolitan area with the launch of its second light rail line.
· UDI EZION, EFRAT FORSHER
Netanyahu may reserve a Likud spot for son Yair, former prime minister's spox. Hefetz predicts
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may reserve a slot on the Likud’s list for his son Yair, former prime ministerial spokesman Nir Hefetz predicted during an interview with 103FM on Wednesday.
· 103FM
Bahrain says Israeli attack on Syrian air base violates international law
Bahrain has condemned Tuesday’s Israeli air strikes on Syria’s Abu al-Duhur airbase as “a flagrant violation of Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity," saying that it is "a clear violation of the rules of international law and the Charter of the United Nations, and a threat to the security and stability of t…
· Middleeasteye
Penny Wong condemns ‘insulting’ decision to clear IDF over Gaza strikes that killed Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom
Foreign minister says Australia is ‘outraged’ after Israeli government decided not to pursue criminal proceedings over 2024 triple drone strike on humanitarian convoy
· Guardian staff
Wong 'outraged' after IDF soldiers cleared over Zomi Frankcom killing
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· Joshua Boscaini
'They deserve more': Frankcom's family speaks as Israel rebuked over 'insulting' move
Published 20 August 2026 7:04am
· Sbsaustralia
Australian politics live: Penny Wong says government ‘outraged’ and will call in Israel ambassador over IDF decision not to investigate Frankcom killing
Foreign affairs minister says timing of decision was ‘especially insulting’. Follow today’s news live
· Krishani Dhanji, Sarah Basford Canales, Luca Ittimani
USS Lincoln woes highlight US Navy limits in prolonged Iran war: Experts
Washington, DC – Poor planning or the harsh reality of war? Reported conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier during its record-breaking deployment have sparked the latest front of debate over how the administration of US President Donald Trump is handling the US-Israeli war with Iran.
Man City vende a Reijnders a club saudí tras salida de Rodri y busca a Bouaddi en el medio
El centrocampista del Manchester City, Tijjani Reijnders (izquierda), lucha por el balón con Lee Ki Hyeok, del Team K-League, durante un partido amistoso de fútbol en Seúl, Corea del Sur, el miércoles 5 de agosto de 2026. (Foto AP/Ahn Young-joon)
Seeing Gaza through the eyes of a trauma surgeon – Stateside with Kai and Carter
Ten months into a ceasefire in Gaza, Israel and Hamas seem like they are no closer to a real end to the war. Israel reportedly says they will carry on with their military operation until Hamas fully disarms. Hamas has said they will not begin disarming until Israel begins withdrawing. At the center of it all are Gaz…
In photos: Aftermath of Israeli strikes on Gaza
Live Blog Update| War on Iran This is an entry from: Live: Trump says US to reopen negotiations with Iran ‘at some point’In photos: Aftermath of Israeli strikes on Gaza19 August 2026 21:41 BST Displaced Palestinians carry victims away from the site of an Israeli strike on Gaza City, on 19 August 2026 (AFP) Palestini…
· Middleeasteye
Lebanon extradites ex-Assad general to Syria
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Lebanon on Wednesday extradited a former Syrian military officer under ousted President Bashar Assad and he will be put on trial in Syria, the Interior Ministry said.
· Samar Kassabali
Remains of 11 Palestinians recovered from rubble in Gaza City, report says
Gaza’s civil defence recovered the remains during a three-day operation, Al Jazeera reported.
· Middleeasteye
Israel admits that it fired on vehicle carrying five-year-old Hind Rajab
Israel’s military has for the first time admitted that it opened fire on a vehicle carrying five-year-old Hind Rajab and her family in Gaza City two-and-a-half years ago.
· Middleeasteye
Iran sanctions dispute paralyses UN Security Council in record eight-month deadlock | The National
Elected members of the UN Security Council and countries set to join it next year voiced alarm on Wednesday over an eight-month deadlock over leadership of its subsidiary bodies, led by a dispute over who should lead its Iran sanctions committee.
· Adla Massoud
The IDF investigated itself and found possible 'criminal misconduct' in Gaza
The IDF has released its findings from five internal probes into incidents in which its soldiers killed innocent people. (Reuters: Ronen Zvulun)
· Riley Stuart
Why Israel's right-wing voters feel the system is stacked against them – opinion
People vote in elections for a variety of reasons. Foremost, they wish to have their voices heard, and they believe their vote truly can make a difference.
· YISRAEL MEDAD
Iran plans to weaken Kurdish forces in Iraq to prevent disarmament of militias, mantain control
Iraq is seeking to disarm Iranian-backed militias. Under Iraq’s new prime minister, Ali al-Zaidi, Baghdad says it wants the arms of the militias to be under state control. The militias know Baghdad has US backing to pressure the groups.
· SETH J. FRANTZMAN