Sanctions
Bipartisan group of US senators opposes Trump's Russian diesel deal
The bipartisan group of senators pointed out that Congress passed a ban on all energy imports from Russia after its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Russian attack on Ukrainian city kills 12, a day after Trump eases diesel sanctions on Moscow
UK announces new round of Russia sanctions targeting financial services, 'shadow fleet'
US begins direct talks with Myanmar in reversal of isolation attempts following military coup
WATCH: Strock says Israel will establish settlements across West Bank Areas A, B as sanctions mount
In addition, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said he would make no distinction between Areas A, B, and C if appointed defense minister.
Trump considers Russia sanctions relief deal in exchange for prisoner releases - report
Trump is weighing a proposal to lift some Russia sanctions if Moscow releases political prisoners. The plan could expand US ties with Russia but faces opposition from Ukraine and European allies.
Iraqi Airways to resume Iran flights in October after securing US exemption
The announcement follows Reuters reporting on Monday that the Trump administration was set to grant a one-month US Treasury waiver allowing Iraqi Airways to fly between Iran and Najaf.
Iranians stagger under soaring cost of living after seven months of war with the US
How far economic strain may push Iran towards diplomatic compromise is unclear, as it tightens its own stranglehold on Gulf energy exports through the Strait of Hormuz, driving up oil and gas prices.
Trump administration considers waiver to allow Iraqi flights for pilgrimage in Iran - report
A source says that the waiver would allow Iraqi Airways to fly to and from the Shi'ite holy city of Najaf for one month, with a more permanent waiver potentially coming into place.
Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief, frozen funds release for progress on nuclear issues
A US official told the 'Post' that indirect negotiations between US and Iranian officials have remained positive and constructive, but no deal will be made unless they address nuclear issues.
UN expands list of companies linked to Israeli settlements in the West Bank
The UN human rights office added 61 companies to its database of businesses tied to Israeli settlements in the West Bank, bringing the total to 214 and drawing sharp Israeli criticism.
Flights must be open to all or to no one, Iranian adviser says following Iraqi airport suspension
"Alignment with America in implementing hostile policies will remain etched in the memory of the Iranian nation," he added. "Flight in the region is either free for all, or for no one," he stated.
Israel is fighting a new war on the financial front – and it is not ready - opinion
Settler violence has been treated as a nuisance rather than as a strategic threat that hands Israel’s adversaries ammunition on a silver platter.
How firms linked to Chinese cotton giant shirk sanctions to sell clothes to US
The three garment makers together have exported at least $5 million in cotton goods to the US since Esquel was sanctioned. Details of the firms' US sales haven't been previously reported.
