Gaza’s fishermen struggle to live amid Israeli restrictions

Following the 2006 Palestinian legislative election, in which Hamas gained the majority of the votes, Israel imposed new crippling restrictions

Iran reprimands Argentina over restrictions on Iranian flight crew

Argentinian authorities seized the passports of the Iranian nationals a month ago, after the plane they were working on was forced to return to Buenos Aires

Son of Lebanon’s central bank governor moved millions of dollars abroad, despite restrictions

In 2019, a financial crisis led Lebanese banks to block the withdrawals or transfer in US dollars by Lebanese depositors

US eases restrictions to facilitate flow of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan

The move comes just days after US officials said the Biden administration has "no plans" to unfreeze almost $10 billion in Afghan foreign reserves

Israeli raids on Al-Aqsa Mosque persist through Ramadan

During Ramadan every year, Palestinian worshippers face increased violence and harassment from settlers and troops

Syrian sanctions relief: An ‘American trick’

The temporary lifting of Washington's sanctions on earthquake-stricken and war-torn Syria is 'misleading' at best, and stands in the way of relief efforts.

No respite for Lebanon as lira hits 100,000 per US dollar

Lebanon's political class has done little to slow down the economic freefall, as parliament has been gridlocked for five months over the election of a president

Iran finalizes deal for Russian Su-35

Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby warned that the Su-35 would 'significantly strengthen Iran's air force relative to its regional neighbors'

Saudi Arabia sets conditions for normalization with Israel: Report

The kingdom has asked for help developing a 'civilian nuclear program' and fewer restrictions on arms purchases from the US

Lebanese banks liable for financial collapse claim ‘no liquidity’ to pay back depositors

Several Lebanese commercial banks have been charged with money laundering

Earthquake damages in Turkiye exceed $100bn: UN

About 1.5 million people affected by the earthquake in Turkiye live in tents, while another 46,000 have been moved to container homes

Will Pakistan defy US sanctions to complete ‘Peace Pipeline’ with Iran?

Pakistan risks major financial setbacks if it fails to construct its part of a gas pipeline with Iran. Islamabad must follow India's lead in resisting US sanctions to secure vital national energy supply.

Washington gives secret bailout to companies accused of war crimes in West Asia

US lawmakers secretly added a provision to the 2023 defense budget that will allow weapons makers to unilaterally hike the price of Pentagon contracts

Switzerland eases Syria sanctions due to earthquake

Western sanctions prevented humanitarian assistance from reaching Syria in the days following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake

Palestinian factions in Damascus to coordinate ‘unified stance’ against Israel

Hamas and the Syrian government recently rekindled their ties following a long period of tension and estrangement

Over 40,000 Syrians head home from Turkiye following earthquake

Opposition militants in Syria are recording immigration movements on its shared border with Turkiye

Death toll of sunken Mediterranean migrant ship reaches 62

The migration crisis has intensified over the past decade, as many migrants flee not only poverty but also conflicts initiated by EU members Britain and France in cooperation with the United States

In a US-China confrontation, West Asia will bow out

A significant increase in geopolitical and economic ties with China has offered West Asian states an alternative to the US, which has traditionally been the region's security guarantor.

Lebanon’s caretaker PM steps in to protect banks charged with money laundering

The Association of Banks in Lebanon announced that, thanks to Mikati's overstepping of his authority, they would 'temporarily suspend' a strike that has helped decimate the value of the lira

Sultan of Oman to visit Iran regarding nuclear talks

Oman has historically acted as an intermediary between Tehran and Washington to resolve issues concerning nuclear negotiations

Judaizing Jerusalem: Israel’s ‘demographic’ plan to ethnically cleanse the Holy City

The most right-wing government in Israel’s history is committed to advancing the Judaization of Jerusalem, including demolishing the Al-Aqsa Mosque and diminishing the Arab demographic in Al-Quds.

Iran’s pursuit of soft power in the Balkans

The Balkans presents a crucial junction for Tehran as an access point to Western Europe and an avenue for advancing its regional political and economic interests.

OPEC+ production cut will remain in place until year’s end: Saudi energy minister

Last year's production cut was taken as an affront by the White House, as for months US officials lobbied threats against the kingdom for allegedly 'siding with Russia'

Washington’s Dollar-and-Stick ploy with Iraq

Iraqi officials are in Washington to discuss “economic reforms” but are in fact being pressured to shun Iranian energy imports in the hope of having US sanctions and dollar rations lifted.

Billions of dollars flow out of Israel over judicial reform concerns

Experts claim that if the withdrawal of capital from Israeli banks continues, the Israeli government will place restrictions on capital flow

Lebanon teeters on the edge as currency loses nearly 100 percent of its value

Last year, a senior US official warned that the Lebanese will 'likely have to endure more pain' before the country is allowed to climb out of crisis

Morocco recalls ambassador to France as tensions grow

Rabat terminated the ambassador's on the day the European Parliament voted on a resolution condemning Morocco's alleged human rights abuses

Iran’s revolution at 44: A struggling economy with big potential

Forty-four years on from the Islamic Revolution, Iran boasts a more diversified economy, advances in technology, and major development milestones - despite decades of western sanctions aimed at hindering such progress.

The Big Stiff: Russia-Iran dump the dollar

News of Russian banks connecting to Iran’s financial messaging system strengthens the resistance against US-imposed sanctions on both countries and accelerates global de-dollarization.  

Israeli cybersecurity firm withdraws money from Israel following judicial reforms

Assaf Rappaport, CEO of Wiz, planned to go through with the move after pressure from investors concerned about Israel's judicial reforms