Trump proposes seasoned diplomat as Malaysia envoy instead of ‘alpha male’
Joshua Harris has been chosen for the post after Trump’s previous pick, Nick Adams, rankled Malaysians for his hardline support of Israel
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Trump proposes seasoned diplomat as Malaysia envoy instead of ‘alpha male’
Joshua Harris has been chosen for the post after Trump’s previous pick, Nick Adams, rankled Malaysians for his hardline support of Israel
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Mamdani says he doesn't have authority to arrest Netanyahu, but US government does
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has said that he does not have the authority to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu, but urged the US government to do so if the Israeli prime minister visits the country.
· Middleeasteye
Trump ally pledges to ‘work with people’ he disagrees with after Arizona primary win – US politics live
Andy Biggs – a hard-right congressman endorsed by Donald Trump – won the Republican nomination for Arizona governor
· Tom Ambrose, Davidsmith
Has Trump dragged the US into a forever war in Iran? | Mohamad Bazzi
He decried endless wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now he may be stuck in one of his own making
· Mohamad Bazzi
Explosions heard near Sirik in southern Iran
Three explosions were heard near the city of Sirik in southern Iran, according to Iranian media reports.
· Middleeasteye
Will Burnham liberate Labour's Palestine policy from Starmer's dead hand ?
Former British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s poor performance in the domestic political arena has undoubtedly played a part in his downfall only two years after his landslide victory in the 2024 general election.
· Middleeasteye
Syria launches process to open consulate in Kurdistan capital | The National
A Syrian Foreign Ministry delegation has visited Erbil, the capital of Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, to advance the opening of a consulate, after years without consular services under the former Assad regime.
· The National
Tisha B'Av 2026: What the Jewish summer fast day is all about - explainer
Jews around the world are set to mark Tisha B'Av (the ninth day of the Hebrew month of Av) on Wednesday night and throughout Thursday, the anniversary of the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem and of several other calamities in Jewish history.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Tisha B'Av 2026: Fast times for Israel and US
July 22-23, 2026 | Av 8-9, 5786
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
WATCH: Donkey rescued from private vehicle at Jerusalem checkpoint
Border Police rescued a donkey who was tied up in the trunk of a private vehicle on Tuesday night after pulling the car over for inspection at the Tunnels Checkpoint outside Jerusalem.
· MAYA ZANGER-NADIS
Baby with a gun: Bizarre photographs lead Israel Police to illegal weapons in Arab-Israeli town
Two residents of Wadi Ara are suspected of possessing and carrying a variety of illegal weapons, which constitutes a threat to national security, police said on Wednesday at the conclusion of the investigation into the matter.
· MAYA ZANGER-NADIS
New UK foreign secretary vows to honor Holocaust refugee parents amid Israel policy challenges
Ed Miliband, who's set to be Britain’s new foreign secretary, said he would strive to honor the memories of his Holocaust refugee parents in a post to X/Twitter on Monday.
· KELLY HARTOG/JTA
Historic Trump-Aoun meeting showcases White House commitment to Arab states - analysis
The meeting between US President Donald Trump and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Washington on July 21 is part of a new strategy that the White House is pursuing. Trump has met with Syrian leader Ahmed al Shara’a and also Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi in recent weeks. This shows how the US is now cementing i…
· SETH J. FRANTZMAN
US plans to announce nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States plans to announce a landmark deal with Saudi Arabia on Wednesday that would help establish a civilian nuclear program in the kingdom, according to media reports.
· Agence France-Presse
Iran shoots down drone over Tehran
A drone has been shot down by the Iranian forces over Tehran, Iranian media reported.
· Middleeasteye
Canada calls for de-escalation and ceasefire
Canada calls for "de-escalation, a ceasefire, and respect for humanitarian considerations and human life" in the Middle East, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand has said.
· Middleeasteye
NY mayor says city can't arrest Netanyahu on ICC warrant
NEW YORK — New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday his office does not have the authority to carry out the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and called on US federal officials to step in.
· Agence France-Presse
Treasury yields flat as traders reassess Fed rate hike bets
U.S. Treasury yields inched higher on Wednesday as investors mapped escalating tensions across the Middle East and mulled prospects for Federal Reserve monetary policy in the months ahead.
· Joseph Wilkins
Rubio says US willing to negotiate over Iran crisis but doubts Tehran is 'serious' | The National
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday the US remains willing to negotiate an end to the Iran crisis but accused Tehran of not being serious about talks.
· The National
Iran, Gulf hit as Hormuz, Bab al-Mandeb close: What’s the latest?
US defence chief Hegseth says war on Iran has cost $37.5bn, seeks $87.6bn more
· Sarah Shamim
Where are Newcastle in bid to be the best by 2030?
The Reuben family and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) were part of a consortium that took over Newcastle United in October 2021
· Bbcsport
Norway’s national oil company profits double to $11.5bn amid war on Iran
Equinor benefits from move to increase oil and gas production during strait of Hormuz blockades
· Kalyeena Makortoff
Theater manager who added ‘the Jews’ to ‘Odyssey’ marquee calls antisemitism ‘exaggerated’
The manager of a movie theater in suburban Portland, Oregon, is defending a cryptic marquee message about Jews and The Odyssey by saying modern-day antisemitism is “exaggerated” to help Israel.
· ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
El primer ministro de Líbano recorre una aldea devastada del sur y pide la retirada militar israelí
En esta imagen publicada por la oficina de prensa del gobierno libanés, el primer ministro de Líbano, Nawaf Salam, en el centro, izan una bandera libanesa durante una visita al pueblo sureño de Zawtar Al Gharbieh, Líbano, el miércoles 22 de julio de 2026. (Oficina de prensa del gobierno libanés via AP)
· Kareem Chehayeb
Iraq secured energy deals worth $200bn during Prime Minister Al Zaidi's US visit | The National
Iraq secured $200 billion in energy deals during Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi's visit to Washington, spanning seven key agreements with US companies.
· Sarmad Khan
Se activan las sirenas en Jordania mientras Israel dice que misiles iraníes apuntan al reino
DUBÁI, Emiratos Árabes Unidos (AP) — Las sirenas de alerta antimisiles sonaron el miércoles en la ciudad portuaria de Aqaba, en Jordania, mientras los ataques en todo Oriente Medio eclipsaban los esfuerzos diplomáticos en curso en Pakistán para rescatar un acuerdo provisional de alto el fuego entre Irán y Estados Un…
Smoke seen rising from Aqaba area after Iran launches missile towards Jordan
Smoke was seen rising from the Aqaba area in Jordan after Iran launched missiles towards Jordan on Wednesday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Lebanon's prime minister tours shattered village, calls for Israeli withdrawal
In this photo released by the Lebanese Government press office, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, center, raises a Lebanese flag during a visit to the southern village of Zawtar Al Gharbieh, Lebanon, Wednesday, July 22, 2026. (Lebanese Government press office via AP)
· Kareem Chehayeb
Brent oil jumps 2% to hold above $92 as Rubio says Iran 'not serious' about peace talks
Oil prices were 2% higher on Wednesday morning following the 11th consecutive round of U.S. strikes against Iran overnight, as Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Strait of Hormuz remains a sticking point between the two sides.
· Chloe Taylor
Israel on track to record year in public deals with 30 IPOs, $4.1 billion raised, report reveals
Israeli companies are on track to register a record year in the public transaction market, with approximately 30 new Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) expected by the end of 2026 and some $4.1 billion raised in the first half of the year, the Transactions Report by Grant Thornton Israel, published on Tuesday, revealed.
· TOBIAS HOLCMAN
Pro-Israel incumbent Greg Stanton wins Arizona Democratic primary for House seat
Pro-Israel Rep. Greg Stanton easily won his Arizona Democratic primary on Tuesday night, staving off a challenge from activist and democratic socialist Kai Newkirk, who had made Israel and AIPAC a focal point in his campaign.
· JOSEPH STRAUSS/JTA
US military continues strikes on Iran as attacks overshadow diplomacy
The U.S. military said it completed the 11th night of strikes on Iran early Wednesday as attacks across the Middle East overshadowed diplomatic efforts in Pakistan to salvage an interim ceasefire deal that has collapsed.
· AfricaNews
S. Korean won weakens on further Middle East oil supply risk
SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won weakened against the U.S. dollar Wednesday, hit by further risk of oil supply disruptions caused by Iran-backed Houthi militants threatening to attack ships in the Red Sea.
· Deok-Hyun Kim
US ‘open’ to negotiations with Iran but Tehran not ‘serious’, Rubio says
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio says his country is willing to negotiate an end to the war on Iran but accuses Tehran of not being “serious” about talks.
· Al Jazeera
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Palestinian women mourn during the funeral of Awda Farakhneh, 53, and Ahmed Abu Mokho, 26, who, according to the health authorities, were killed by Israeli army fire following a settler attack in the West Bank town of Deir Jarir, northeast of Ramallah, Monday, July 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed)
· The Associated Press
What is Pickaxe Mountain, the Iranian nuclear facility Trump is threatening to strike?
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb an Iranian underground nuclear facility in the latest escalation of the war between the two countries.
· Sawdah Bhaimiya
Una familia palestina dividida entre Israel y Gaza se reúne tras años de guerra y pérdidas
Mais Al-Gharam abraza a su hermana de 8 años Arjwan, quien recibió un pasaporte israelí, en su casa en Nazareth, Israel, el 8 de julio de 2026, tras la llegada de Arjwan desde la Franja de Gaza. (AP Foto/Mahmoud Illean)
· Sam Metz
Cost of US war with Iran continues to add-up
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IDF still working to determine origin of drone intercepted near Syrian border
Three days after the Israeli Air Force intercepted a drone near the Syrian border, the IDF is still trying to determine who sent it.
· AMIR BOHBOT
FoodTech returns to the Galilee after years of war
Nearly 40% of tech companies that operated in northern Israel before October 2023 have resumed activity in the region, according to new figures presented at Tel-Hai University of Kiryat Shmona in the Galilee’s 12th Food Innovation Conference.
· ANNA AHRONHEIM
Yakir Levy, star of Israeli reality show 'The Americans,' falls to death in Miami
Yakir Levy, star of the Israeli docu-reality series The Americans, died at the age of 45 on Tuesday after falling from the 28th floor of a hotel in Miami.
· YOAV ETIEL, MAOR BEN HARUSH
Indictment filed against ten defendants accused of running gambling empire from prison
The State Attorney's Office on Monday filed an indictment with the Nazareth District Court against 10 defendants, including Asaf Buskila, Adir Ben Hamo, and Meir Amar, accusing them of operating an organized criminal network that allegedly operated for years in Migdal HaEmek and the surrounding area.
· YOAV ETIEL
UN reports nearly 9,300 chickenpox cases amid overcrowding in Gaza
A widespread outbreak of chickenpox has been reported in the Gaza Strip in recent weeks, primarily among children living in densely populated displacement camps in the Khan Yunis area.
· DR. ITAY GAL
Iran 'not serious' about talks, US remains open to Middle East negotiations, Rubio says
The United States is still willing to negotiate an end to the Iran crisis, but Tehran is not serious about talks, as the widening conflict disrupted two of the world's most critical energy chokepoints, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday.
· REUTERS
Middle East crisis live: US renews strikes on Iran as Trump threatens to attack nuclear site ‘very heavily’
US military completes 11th night of strikes as attacks overshadow diplomatic efforts in Pakistan to salvage interim ceasefire deal
· Mark Saunokonoko, Vivian Ho
Rubio dice a líderes de ASEAN que exigencias de Irán sobre Ormuz sentarían un precedente peligroso
De izquierda a derecha, el ministro de Exteriores de Timor Oriental, Bendito dos Santos Freitas; el ministro de Exteriores de Vietnam, Le Hoai Trung; el secretario de Estado de Estados Unidos, Marco Rubio, y el ministro de Exteriores de Camboya, Prak Sokhonn, se dan la mano durante una Conferencia Posministerial d l…
· Michelle L Price
Iran's demands over the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent, Rubio tells Asean leaders
MANILA, Philippines — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Wednesday that Iran's demand to control and collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz would threaten the world’s economy and the principle of freedom of navigation, even in Asia.
· Associated Press
Anxiety as Australia issues new travel advice for Middle East countries
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· Sian Johnson
What to know about Iran's underground nuclear site at Pickaxe Mountain
This June 15, 2026, photo from Planet Labs PBC shows Iran’s Natanz nuclear enrichment facility, upper right, and the under-construction at Pickaxe Mountain directly to the south of it. (Planet Labs PBC via AP)
· Jon Gambrell