Archives for August, 2026

'Ray of hope': Gaza seed bank rebuilds after wartime destruction

Agence France-Presse

US will impose 'toughest sanctions in history' on Iran, Bessent says

Reuters

Key European leaders demand Israel halt West Bank settlement project

Agence France-Presse

'More confrontational': Iran's new hardline security leadership

Agence France-Presse

Trump vows 'tremendous' economic costs on Iran partners

Agence France-Presse

Interview

Barzani calls for enhanced air defense for Kurdistan Region to counter drone attacks

Iraqi Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani backs US-led regional economic integration efforts and lauds US partnership in an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor.

Masrour Barzani

KRG Prime Minister

Russia’s Putin hosts Saddam Hifter amid instability in Libya: What to know

Moscow has built a strong relationship with Libya’s eastern camp, as Washington and Ankara pursue efforts to reunify the country’s political and military institutions.

Libya

Trump the builder carves his legacy in stone as pressures mount

Reuters

As election looms, Netanyahu puts Turkey in Israel's crosshairs

Agence France-Presse

US provides $206 million for Gaza force despite deadlocked peace plan

Reuters

Exclusive-Mossad chief, Syrian foreign minister discussed Turkish military deployments before strikes, sources say

Reuters

Reijnders leaves Man City for Saudi's Al Qadsiah

Agence France-Presse

Explainer

Iraq seeks special Hormuz access from Iran in scramble to keep oil flowing

As Iran's parliament speaker holds talks in Baghdad, Iraq has asked Tehran for special consideration for its oil exports. 

Iraq

Exclusive

Saudi Arabia wants Iran-backed militia 'heads to roll' in Iraq amid talks with Tehran

Riyadh is pressing Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to act against the groups behind attacks on the kingdom as Baghdad struggles to balance ties with Tehran and Washington.

By Amberin Zaman

Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture

Iran’s Ghalibaf makes high-level visit to Iraq ahead of disarmament deadline

The Iraqi parliament speaker is calling on his Iranian counterpart to help Iraq export oil through Hormuz amid the regional conflict.

Iran

Visiting Iraq, Iran's parliament speaker hails 'new order' in the region

Agence France-Presse