Iranian Poverty Spread in ‘Lost Decade’ of Sanctions and Oil Swings, World Bank Says
Almost 10 million Iranians have slipped into poverty from a combination of sanctions, bad economic management and volatile
2023-11-23 10:54
Binance Lapses Boosted Terrorists, Hackers, Sanctions Violators
Binance Holdings Ltd. had such lax controls over cryptocurrency transactions on its exchange that terrorists, hackers and sanctions
2023-11-22 19:25
Hostage Talks Progress as Heavy Israel-Hamas Fighting Grips Gaza
Israeli forces engaged in heavy fighting with Hamas in the northern Gaza Strip overnight as the US said
2023-11-20 17:58
Japan condemns Yemen's Houthi rebels hijack of cargo ship in Red Sea
The rebels seized the car carrier in the Red Sea, claiming it was Israeli - but Israel says it is UK-owned.
2023-11-20 12:51
China Ramps Up Middle East Courtship by Hosting Top Diplomats
China is hosting senior officials from mostly Middle Eastern nations for “in-depth” talks on ways to deescalate the
2023-11-20 12:16
Seized Vessel in Red Sea Revives Fears of Shipping Disruptions
A Japanese-chartered vessel seized in the Red Sea by Iran-backed Houthi rebels is raising fears that the Israel-Hamas
2023-11-20 11:51
Israel Says Iran-Backed Rebels Seize Cargo Ship in Red Sea
Israel’s government said on Sunday that Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen hijacked a cargo ship in the Red
2023-11-20 00:21
US Removal of Chinese Lab From Entity List Marks Rare Reversal
The Biden administration’s decision to remove a Chinese organization from a sanctions list as part of a deal
2023-11-17 14:46
Biden and Xi Strike Deals on Military Communications, Fentanyl, AI
US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping agreed on joint efforts to combat fentanyl, restore high-level
2023-11-16 08:15
Arab and Muslim leaders blame West for Gaza misery
Leaders accuse the US and other powers of hypocrisy over Israel's actions and warn of repercussions.
2023-11-15 00:19
US airstrikes target more Iran-backed bases in Syria
The Pentagon says these "self-defence strikes" are in response to attacks on its bases.
2023-11-14 00:45
US hints at more strikes unless Iran-linked groups halt attacks
By Phil Stewart and Hyunsu Yim SEOUL U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday left open the possibility
2023-11-13 15:47