Archives for August, 2026

Antisemitism in UK remains near record levels, charity says

Reuters

Trump’s strategy on Iran may pay off as deal appears imminent

Through far-sighted diplomacy and a durable new regional architecture, Trump has cornered Iran between alignment and atrophy — and a deal may now be imminent.

Iran

The viral videos that inspired tens of thousands to swim to Spain’s Ceuta

Reuters

Lebanon and Israel hold new round of direct talks in Rome

Agence France-Presse

Analysis

Why Iran is fighting to keep Hormuz at center of US negotiations

As Washington seeks a broader deal with Iran, Tehran says the Strait of Hormuz is the only issue on the table, reflecting a wider struggle over maritime security and regional power.

By A correspondent in Tehran

In Tehran, reporting on politics

US-facilitated Israel-Lebanon talks have begun, says State Department

Reuters

US stock markets soar to new records amid Hormuz deal hopes

The S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and Dow Jones Industrial Average are on track for their best five-day performance since April 2025.

Iran

Gaza family buries 112 recovered from war rubble after Israeli strike

In early July, Gaza’s Government Media Office said that more than 2,700 families have been erased from the civil registry after all their members were killed by Israeli military action.

Palestine

Gazans bury nearly a whole clan found in rubble in mass funeral for 112

Reuters

Gazans hold mass funeral for those killed during war

Agence France-Presse

Turkey’s defense exports reach record $5.79B in first 7 months of 2026

The country’s defense and aviation exports have risen to $11.2 billion over the last 12 months, according to Turkey's defense industry agency.

Turkey

Explainer

The emerging Iran-Oman Hormuz deal: What's at stake?

A framework that gives Tehran a formal role in determining how ships move through the waterway could strengthen its hand in future negotiations with the US.

Iran

Explainer

Syria launching Moscow, Medina flights as aviation momentum builds

Damascus and Aleppo are adding a growing number of international flights in 2026, with activity in Syria's airspace already doubling so far this year amid fallout from the US-Israel-Iran war.

Syria

Iran demands inbound control of Hormuz and outbound oversight, source says

Reuters

Russia names Dmitry Dogadkin new ambassador to Syria amid thaw: What to know

The appointment of the new ambassador, who previously served as Russia’s envoy to Qatar, comes as Moscow recalibrates its ties with the new Syrian authorities to maintain its strategic foothold in the Mediterranean country.

Syria

Six years on, families of those killed in huge Lebanon port blast hope for justice at last

Reuters