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Newest first · UTC+11:00‘Everyone is depressed’: Iranians brace for Trump’s crushing economic war | The National
As US President Donald Trump prepares to lay out details of his “most crushing economic operation ever taken", Iranians fear further economic isolation and hardships.
· Amir Havasi
Trump's economic war with Iran needs a diplomatic off-ramp | The National
Last week, US President Donald Trump said his administration will launch against Iran “the most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country”. The details of this “operation” are yet to be fully revealed, but it is designed to make the economic cost of confrontation impossible for Tehran to ignore as t…
· The National Editorial
Energy demand accelerating despite Iran war, Mitsubishi Power chief says | The National
The Iran war has done little to cool energy demand despite the conflict snarling up global supply chains, Mitsubishi Power's chief executive for Europe, the Middle East and Africa has said.
· Kyle Fitzgerald
Iran official says support for new sanctions would be an 'act of war,' and other Middle East news
The new head of Iran's top security body warned Sunday that Tehran will see any country's support for new U.S. economic measures against the Islamic Republic as an "act of war," while Iran's president defended a memorandum of understanding with the United States as the best way out of the stalled conflict.
· Associated Press
U.S. to unveil 'greatest financial offensive' against Iran as Tehran threatens ship seizures
The U.S will unveil "the single greatest financial offensive ever" against Iran on Monday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, while Tehran threatened to seize vessels that violate transit rules in the Strait of Hormuz.
· Anniek Bao
S. Korea creates domestic guidelines on NATO standards to help boost defense exports
SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has established a set of new guidelines to help defense companies better meet technical standards required by North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) nations for arms exports, the arms agency said Monday.
· Kim Seung-yeon
Has Trump Turned The Tables On Iran - Or Is Another Round Of War Coming?
Authored by Trita Parsi via Antiwar.com, reprinted with permission from Trita Parsi's Substack.
· Tyler Durden
Ukraine widens its targets — and its tolerance for civilian casualties
For most of Russia’s years-long war against Ukraine, Russian civilians have been relatively insulated from Kyiv’s attacks. That is changing.
· Jamie Dettmer, Daria Zakharova
Trump’s war on the world is exposing him
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· David J. Lynch
Zelensky rejects rival's call for vote, says would 'split' Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine — President Volodymyr Zelensky said in remarks made public Sunday that it would be too dangerous for Ukraine to hold an election while fighting Russia, after a call by his former defence minister to organise a vote.
· Agence France-Presse
Zelenskyy rejects rival's call for vote, says would 'split' Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in remarks made public Sunday that it would be too dangerous for Ukraine to hold an election while fighting Russia, after a call by his former defense minister to organize a vote.
· Yonhap
Syria, Israel hold US-mediated talks to ease tensions, Syria news agency says
Syria and Israel held high-level, US-mediated talks in Jordan Sunday aimed at easing tensions following recent Israeli strikes on Syrian territory, Syria's state news agency SANA reported, citing a diplomatic source at the Foreign Ministry.
· Yonhap
Ukraine war briefing: Nord Stream bombings were not us, Zelenskyy insists
After two arrests, Ukraine’s president says Germany ‘well aware’ Kyiv was not involved in planning or execution of sabotage mission. What we know on day 1,643
· Warrenmurray
UK's PM Burnham to visit Ukraine with plan to support long-range missile production
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will visit Ukraine on Monday on his first overseas trip since taking office, and will announce British support to help Kyiv improve its domestic production of long-range missiles.
· REUTERS
Yemeni army claims attacks on Houthis
The Yemeni army said it launched drone strikes on several Houthi positions, targeting gatherings, movements and barracks.
· Middleeasteye
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Greece moves Patriot interceptor to protect key military base amid rising US-Iran tensions - report
Greece has moved a Patriot air defense battery to Crete following threats by senior Iranian officials against US bases in Europe, Greek newspaper Kathimerini reported on Sunday.
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‘I shouldn’t be here’: Australian man accused of killing Thai teenager says he is innocent
The Australian man charged with the murder of Thai teenager Thanchanok Donhomla has said he acted in self-defence to stop her from stabbing him.
· Staff reporter
Burnham to visit Ukraine with promise of boost for Kyiv’s long-range missiles
PM will use independence day trip to announce sharing of classified information about Storm Shadow components
· Kiran Stacey, Dan Sabbagh
Iran faces massive new triple-threat as Hormuz begins to open, cash gets tight and pols call to end the war
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· Ronny Reyes
Three Israeli Jews rescued after entering prohibited Palestinian Authority areas in West Bank
Civil Administration forces rescued three Israeli Jews in recent hours after they entered Palestinian Authority areas on Sunday night.
· AVI ASHKENAZI
Trump is winning the Iran war— stay the course
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Syria confirms US-mediated talks with Israel in Jordan to ease tensions
Syria's state news agency SANA confirmed that Syria and Israel held high-level, US-mediated talks in Jordan on Sunday aimed at easing tensions following recent Israeli strikes on Syria's Abu al-Duhur airbase, citing a diplomatic source at the foreign ministry.
· Middleeasteye
Spain's World Cup hero Torres saves PSG's blushes at Rennes
PARIS, France — Spain's World Cup winner Ferran Torres scored twice to claim a draw for Paris Saint-Germain as they started the defense of their French Ligue 1 title with a 2-2 draw at Rennes.
· Agence France-Presse
Lando Norris wins F1's Dutch Grand Prix after a daring pass on Kimi Antonelli
ZANDVOORT, Netherlands — Lando Norris had a clear message for his Formula 1 rivals after a spectacular race-winning pass on standings leader Kimi Antonelli. Write off his title defense at your peril.
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Morning Mail: anger over gambling logos ban delay; Canada and US plunge into trade war; classroom digital detox debate
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· Paul Gallagher
[Trudy Rubin] Trump puts Kim before allies
He’s become world-famous for embracing America’s enemies and backstabbing our allies. Yet, US President Donald Trump outdid himself on Aug. 16 — on the eve of joint military exercises with South Korea — when he announced the US was scaling back participation to avoid offending his great friend, the nuclear-armed Nor…
· Korea Herald
Washington enters ‘new phase’ in Iran war, US House speaker says
The speaker of the US House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, said on Sunday that the United States is entering “a new phase” in the war with Iran. “I think we’re going to get into a new phase here very soon. I believe our allied nations are going to assist in the next phase, and we’ll get this finished,” Johnson sa…
· Middleeasteye
Turkish sailor killed in second drone strike after rescue – media
A Turkish sailor who survived a drone attack on one cargo ship was killed when the vessel that rescued him was struck as well, near Russia’s Black Sea coast. Ukraine has been escalating long-range strikes against Russian ports and civilian logistics.
· RT
Turkish sailor killed in second drone strike after rescue – media
A Turkish sailor who survived a drone attack on one cargo ship was killed when the vessel that rescued him was struck as well, near Russia’s Black Sea coast. Ukraine has been escalating long-range strikes against Russian ports and civilian logistics.
· RT
UCLA football’s defense nabs huge addition as season quickly approaches
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· Ben Bolch
Israel warns of strikes, evacuations over kites launched by Palestinian children in Gaza
Kites flown by Palestinian children in Gaza are now being cited by the Israeli military as justification for further strikes and displacement across the Strip.
· Middleeasteye
Dozens of defence insiders now lobbying for the industry, analysis shows
Christopher Pyne served as defence minister and now runs lobbying firm Pyne & Partners. (Four Corners: Ryan Sheridan)
· Samantha Dick
Karmelo Anthony Request For New Trial Denied After Disturbing Revelations
The narrative of the innocent black kid standing up to "white bullies" is falling apart. Karmelo Anthony, age 19, was convicted in June 2026 of murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf (who was also 17 at the time) by fatally stabbing him in the chest during a confrontation at a high school track meet in April 2025. A C…
· Tyler Durden
IDF begins construction of six new training bases incorporating lessons from Oct. 7
Six training brigade bases will be built for the 7th, 188th, 401st, Kfir, Nahal, and Givati Brigades across Israel, incorporating lessons learned from October 7, a senior Defense Ministry official told Walla on Sunday.
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Zelensky details rift with Ukraine’s dismissed defence minister Fedorov
The president said inaccurate defence ministry information contributed to an awkward encounter with Trump over the use of Starlink in Russia
· Associated Press
Zelensky details rift with Ukraine’s dismissed defence minister Fedorov
The president said inaccurate defence ministry information contributed to an awkward encounter with Trump over the use of Starlink in Russia
· Associated Press
Iran war: Top US lawmaker says Republicans can ‘absolutely’ win midterms
Mike Johnson, speaker of the United States House of Representatives, says he is confident that his Republican Party will retain control of the chamber despite the unpopularity of the war on Iran.
· Al Jazeera Staff
What does IDF's first war crimes report mean for Israel's global accountability? - analysis
In many senses, the IDF’s first official alleged war crimes report regarding Israeli soldiers’ conduct during the Israel-Hamas War was too little too late.
· YONAH JEREMY BOB
‘Lioness’ Star Thad Luckinbill Thinks Series Creator Taylor Sheridan Could Be A “Military Advisor In The Government”: “He’s So Brilliant When It Comes To Geopolitics”
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· Karen Kemmerle
Pressure mounts on Iran as new US sanctions imminent | The National
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country was facing “an all-out economic, military and security war”, as the US prepares to announce new sanctions.
· Tim Stickings
Israel threatens to intensify Gaza strikes, displace more Palestinians over kite launches
Netanyahu's office said in a statement on Sunday that Israel gave Hamas a three-day deadline to halt the kite launches, threatening a broad air assault if they continued, and said it would evacuate areas of Gaza from which balloons, drones and paper kites are launched.
· Middleeasteye
Half of faculty at Israeli universities signed petitions accusing IDF of Gaza war crimes - study
A new report published by research and business-intelligence outlet The Olam on August 17 examined political petition participation among 2,844 faculty members across eight leading Israeli universities. The audit found that 1,434 faculty members, representing 50.4% of those included in the study, publicly signed at …
· ALEX CARSON
Israeli forces open fire on Palestinians across West Bank in separate incidents
The Israeli army said it apprehended a 16-year-old Palestinian suspected of stabbing an Israeli on Sunday in Al-Auja in the occupied West Bank.
· Middleeasteye
Iran’s top civilian leaders push for cutting a deal with Trump to end the war: ‘We will not endure’
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· Ryan King
US envoy Tom Barrack’s Israel criticism tests his credibility as a mediator - analysis
A statement Defense Minister Yisrael Katz put out via Twitter/X on Saturday was unusual on two counts.
· HERB KEINON
IDF kills Hamas commander, attacks weapons production site near aid center in Gaza strikes
The IDF and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) killed the terrorist Ismail Abu Pul, commander of a weapons production site at Hamas's production headquarters, who took part in producing charges and anti-tank missiles for the terror organization in a strike on the Al-Maghazi area in Gaza, the military announced on Sun…
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Cheap 'Guardian' interceptors developed by Florida start-up could turn tables on Iranian drones
Inexpensive interceptors developed by a small start-up based in West Palm Beach, Florida, could be used to counter the threat posed by Iranian drones, according to a report by The New York Times on Sunday.
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