Archives for August, 2026

Analysis

Netanyahu’s Gaza double game: Back Trump, reassure Israel’s right

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to both give the impression that Israel retains total freedom of action in Gaza while allowing the Board of Peace to move ahead with President Donald Trump’s peace plan.

By Ben Caspit

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

Six years after Beirut port blast, victims' families say 'wound has not healed'

Agence France-Presse

Michigan primary cliffhanger tests direction of U.S. Democrats

Reuters

Exclusive-US has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war, sources say

Reuters

Afghan child malnutrition surges as aid cuts force clinics to turn families away, WFP says 

Reuters

Turkey calls on Russia, Ukraine to ensure Black Sea safety after drone attack

Reuters

What to know about Lebanon-Israel 7th round of talks held in Rome

The US, Israel and Lebanon have sent expanded delegations to the talks, set to continue for three days and expected to focus on security arrangements, border issues and reconstruction.

Lebanon

Three crew injured as cargo ship hit by drone attack near Russia's Novorossiysk

Reuters

Qatar says mediators make progress in efforts to end US-Iran war

Reuters

Shipping traffic at key Gulf waterways little changed on uncertain peace talks

Reuters

Trapped by war, Bangladesh seafarer recounts Gulf ordeal

Agence France-Presse

US Supreme Court won't halt $655 million judgment against Palestinians over attacks

Reuters

Trump says Iran faces 'decapitation' if it doesn't strike deal

Reuters

Analysis

Another US-Iran truce, same Hormuz standoff: What comes next

Since February, two major diplomatic efforts have produced temporary pauses in fighting, but neither has translated into a lasting agreement.

By Rosaleen Carroll

In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East

Explainer

Iran-Oman Hormuz route talks near 'completion': What to know

The new framework would give Iran a greater role in managing one of the world’s most strategically important maritime choke points.

Oman

US military options narrow as Trump calls off Iran strikes: What to know

Left with few good military options that won't risk triggering major Iranian regional retaliation, American officials aim to return to the negotiating table with arguably fewer cards.

Iran