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August 8, 2026

The Gulf needs an energy non-aggression pact

The next crisis or confrontation in the Gulf may not begin with a territorial invasion or an attack on a military base. It could start with the disruption of...

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August 8, 2026

Adviser to Iran’s supreme leader says ‘foreign forces’ must leave region

Ali Akbar Velayati, Senior Adviser on international affairs to Iran’s Supreme Leader, said Saturday that “foreign forces” must leave the region, arguing that their presence is the main cause...

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August 8, 2026

America can still strike. The hard part is what comes next

On 4 August, Qatar said mediators had made progress towards US-Iran talks aimed at ending the war, even as Tehran continued to deny direct negotiations with Washington. The diplomatic...

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August 8, 2026

Israel cancels entry permits for US activists supporting Palestinians in West Bank

Israel has revoked the entry permits of a group of American Jewish activists who participated in protests in the occupied West Bank against attacks by Israeli occupiers on Palestinians...

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August 8, 2026

Yemeni army says Houthis fired missiles toward Red Sea

The Yemeni army said Saturday that the Houthi group launched missiles from the southwestern province of Taiz toward the Red Sea, Anadolu reports. The announcement came in a statement by...

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August 8, 2026

Commercial diplomacy in Syria is not enough

Last month, President Trump initiated the process of removing Syria from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list, allowing foreign investors to commit capital without the costly threat of US...

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August 8, 2026

Syrian soldier killed, 2 others wounded in attack in eastern Deir ez-Zor

One Syrian soldier was killed and two others wounded in an attack by unidentified assailants in eastern Deir ez-Zor province, Syria’s Defense Ministry said Saturday, Anadolu reports. The ministry’s Media...

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August 8, 2026

3 Palestinians injured by Israeli army fire in southern Gaza despite ceasefire

Three Palestinians were injured Saturday by Israeli army fire in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, the official Palestinian news agency Wafa reported. Citing local sources, Wafa said...

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August 8, 2026

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company says its vessel hit by missile in Strait of Hormuz

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) confirmed Saturday that one of its vessels was targeted by a missile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, Anadolu reports. The incident occurred...

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August 8, 2026

Malaysia drew a line on Israel. Indonesia left Bali open

Land at Bali’s airport on pretty much any given week, and you’ll be walking through one of only two gateways in all of Indonesia where Israeli citizens are officially...

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