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Business & Economy · Middle EastIran discovers 7.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas
Iran has announced the discovery of a significant natural gas reserve in Fars Province. The find, estimated at over 7.5 trillion cubic feet, comes at a time of heightened geopolitical tension and potential new US sanctions.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastPakistan Army Chief Munir and Iran FM Discuss Regional Issues
Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir spoke with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi about regional developments. Munir is expected to visit Tehran shortly, continuing Pakistan's mediation efforts between the US and Iran, whose direct talks have stalled.
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Politics · Middle EastIran security chief threatens neighbours over US economic measures
Iran's security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, has threatened that any neighbouring country joining the US economic measures against Iran would be considered an enemy. He stated their interests would be targeted and accused the US of increasing global nuclear insecurity.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastExplosion injures Syrian security forces near Damascus
An explosive device targeted a bus carrying Syrian Internal Security Forces near Damascus, injuring several personnel. The attack occurred on the Ma'runa-Tall road in the Damascus countryside, and no group has yet claimed responsibility.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS tanker aircraft depart Bulgaria after deployment angered Iran
Two US Air Force tanker aircraft have departed Bulgaria's Bezmer Air Base, according to Bulgarian Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov. Their deployment for a month had previously angered Iran.
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Politics · Middle EastUS and Iran exchange defiant messages before new sanctions
The United States and Iran have exchanged defiant messages ahead of new U.S. economic sanctions scheduled for Monday, August 24, 2026. The measures could impact Iran and its major trading partners, particularly China, while oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have significantly decreased.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastNATO Commander Discusses Strait of Hormuz Navigation Options
NATO's top commander convened a meeting of allied defence chiefs to discuss ways to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The discussions focused on potential contributions outside of a formal NATO mission, with France and Britain leading efforts to form a coalition.
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Politics · Middle EastEx-diplomats urge France, UK to enforce law in Palestinian territories
More than 100 former French and British ambassadors have called on their governments to enforce international law in Israel and the Palestinian territories. They accuse Israel of compromising a Palestinian state and denounce the humanitarian situation in Gaza and violence in the West Bank.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS envoy calls Israeli strikes in Syria 'unnecessary escalation'
US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack has labelled Israeli airstrikes on the Abu al-Duhur military airfield in Syria an 'unnecessary escalation'. Syrian state media reported eight strikes hit the runway and storage facility with no casualties. The incident has raised concerns about regional stability.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastPentagon: 757 US service members wounded in Iran conflict
The Pentagon's casualty database shows 757 US service members wounded and 18 killed in the Iran conflict. The war began on February 28 with US and Israeli strikes. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated the direct cost of the war reached $37.5 billion.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastCambodia and US agencies seize $7 million in crypto linked to Sinaloa Cartel
Cambodian and U.S. anti-drug agencies have dismantled a cryptocurrency money laundering network tied to Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel. The operation resulted in the seizure of approximately $7 million in cryptocurrency, along with significant quantities of illegal drugs and precursor chemicals.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS approves $4.5bn sale of refueling aircraft to Qatar
The US State Department has approved a possible $4.5 billion sale of military equipment to Qatar, including four Boeing KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling aircraft. The deal is part of the Foreign Military Sales process and would give Qatar its own refueling capability.
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Politics · Middle EastNetanyahu calls Erdogan 'antisemitic dictator' amid arrest warrant bid
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office called Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan an "antisemitic dictator" in response to Turkey seeking an international arrest warrant for Netanyahu over alleged "genocide". The exchange escalates tensions between the two nations.
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Kushner sets 30-day deadline for Hamas disarmament or renewed Israeli strikes
Jared Kushner stated Hamas must disarm within 30 days or face Israeli military action, with US backing. He said Gaza reconstruction depends on demilitarisation, after meeting Netanyahu in Jerusalem. Hamas officials reportedly pledged cooperation, but Kushner expressed distrust.
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Archaeologists find 7th-century trade hub beneath Ramat Gan stadium site
A 1,300-year-old industrial and commercial complex, complete with intersecting streets and pottery kilns, has been uncovered in Ramat Gan, Israel. The site, dating to the 7th or 8th century CE, was abandoned twice before the Crusader conquest and will be covered after a public viewing day.
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Politics · Middle EastLebanese Parliament approves first general amnesty law since 1991
Lebanon's Parliament passed a general amnesty law on 12 August 2026, the first since 1991, to address prison overcrowding and reduce sentences for thousands. The law, debated for years, was approved without immediate clarity on how many people it will affect.
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Politics · Middle EastUS removes Fly Baghdad from sanctions list, keeps owner blacklisted
The US Treasury lifted sanctions on Fly Baghdad airline and two of its aircraft on 4 August 2026, after the company demonstrated major operational changes. Sanctions remain in place against its previously identified owner, Basheer Abdulkadhim Alwan al-Shabbani, over alleged links to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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Politics · Middle EastUS Supreme Court declines to block $656m judgment against Palestinian authorities
The US Supreme Court rejected a request to pause a $655.5m judgment against Palestinian authorities, including the PLO and Palestinian Authority, over attacks in Israel that killed or injured Americans between 2002 and 2004. The decision leaves the financial penalty in place.
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