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Futures Rise On Opex Day As Yields Stabilize; Bitcoin Almost Tags $80,000
Futures Rise On Opex Day As Yields Stabilize; Bitcoin Almost Tags $80,000 US futures rebound from Thursday's slump, and trade at session highs on.
US allies in Asia wary as Trump moves military assets for Iran war
Allies worry about the US ability to deter China, even if the bulk of US forces remain in the region.
US designates Hezbollah an Iranian proxy, sanctions funding network
The US Treasury labels Lebanon-based group 'an extension' of the IRGC's Quds Force and takes aim at financing.
How a Swedish Palestinian minister raised controversy with Star of David
Incidents of anti-Semitism have been on the rise in Europe since Israel's genocidal war on Gaza began.
Why Israeli tenders for illegal E1 West Bank settlement prompted outrage
Experts say the project would partition the occupied West Bank, making the prospect of Palestinian statehood impossible.
Closure of al-Makha port leaves workers and traders fearing for the future
Houthi attacks on al-Makha port forced it to suspend operations, leaving workers without jobs and traders concerned.
Who does the law serve in the occupied West Bank?
Israeli settlers attack six times a day in the occupied West Bank. AJLabs looks at how Palestinian land is taken.
Transit through Strait of Hormuz falls to low amid risks to vessels — Reuters
According to the analysts, four vessels entered the strait and three exited it
Press review: US tightens Iran pressure while Russia expands nuclear power projects abroad
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, August 21st
US allies unsure of Washington’s ability to defend them if necessary — newspaper
The newaspaper noted that military operation against Iran had depleted US arsenals and "laid bare the limits of American hard power"
US blockade cuts Iran oil exports, squeezing Chinese crude buyers | The Jerusalem Post
Offers of Iranian crude to Chinese buyers have declined and prices have jumped this week as the US blockade has cut Tehran's shipments, according to trade sources, with the threat of more sanctions…
Oil rises as Trump threatens sanctions on Iran partners
HOUSTON, Aug 21 : International and U.S. crude futures rose on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened economic sanctions on Iran's trading partners, raising expectations of tighter…
Europe, Canada condemn Israeli plans for new West Bank settlement
The 'unacceptable' E1 plan carries 'legal and reputational consequences' for those participating, European nations warn.
Iran war unlikely to expand in short-term, security officials say | The Jerusalem Post
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…
Hormuz risks remain even if outcome of Iran-Oman talks successful, Russian diplomat says
The current situation in the Persian Gulf can hardly be called a `pause,’ given quite a regular exchange of strikes, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov noted
Houthis Claim Fourth Attack On Saudi Aramco Refineries This Month
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…
Trump warns of 'economic D-Day' against Iran, but Tehran is well acquainted with sanctions
NEW YORK (AP) — Nearing the six-month mark of the Iran war and facing diminishing stockpiles of key weapons, the Trump administration is touting a crushing financial campaign against Tehran…
Some US allies in Mideast took 'semi-neutral' stance on Iran
The Iranian authorities said on many occasions that Tehran had not attacked any country in the region, targeting only US military bases
US has no idea of how long its economic pressure on Iran will take — Vance
Earlier, US President Donald Trump announced the beginning of the "most crushing economic operation" against Iran
US company Powerus to deliver anti-drone systems to Middle East — Bloomberg
The US company will provide its customer with detection and tracking equipment