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UK Warns Israel Against Diplomat Expulsion as West Bank Settlement Trade Ban Looms

UK Warns Israel Against Diplomat Expulsion as West Bank Settlement Trade Ban Looms

The UK has warned Israel that expelling British diplomats would harm Gaza peace efforts, as Prime Minister Andy Burnham considers a ban on West Bank settlement goods.

The National|August 28, 2026|1
Egypt Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty Warns of Regional Volatility While Urging Continued Peace Talks with Iran

Egypt Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty Warns of Regional Volatility While Urging Continued Peace Talks with Iran

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discusses regional volatility, mediation efforts between the US and Iran, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and Egypt's existential water security concerns regarding Ethiopia's dam.

The National|August 28, 2026
UK Public Sector Holds Billions in Contracts With Companies Linked to Illegal Israeli Settlements

UK Public Sector Holds Billions in Contracts With Companies Linked to Illegal Israeli Settlements

An investigation reveals that 17 companies linked to illegal Israeli settlements hold over 2.1 billion pounds in UK public-sector contracts, prompting calls from lawmakers to ban related trade.

Al Jazeera English|August 28, 2026
Diplomatic Efforts Intensify as Qatar PM Visits Tehran Amid US Economic Pressure on Iran

Diplomatic Efforts Intensify as Qatar PM Visits Tehran Amid US Economic Pressure on Iran

Diplomacy intensifies as the Qatar PM visits Tehran amidst increasing US economic pressure on Iran.

Al Jazeera English|August 28, 2026|1
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham Faces Widespread Public Backing Over Expected Israeli Settlement Goods Ban

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham Faces Widespread Public Backing Over Expected Israeli Settlement Goods Ban

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to approve a ban on goods from Israeli settlements following recent expansion tenders, drawing strong public and political support.

Al Jazeera English|August 28, 2026|1
Qatar Reaffirms Commitment to Healing Libya's Deep Political Rifts

Qatar Reaffirms Commitment to Healing Libya's Deep Political Rifts

Qatar's minister of state has visited Benghazi to pledge support for ending Libya's longstanding political division and implementing a new election pact.

Al Jazeera English|August 28, 2026|1
Israeli Far-Right Fractures as Itamar Ben-Gvir Rejects Electoral Alliance with Bezalel Smotrich

Israeli Far-Right Fractures as Itamar Ben-Gvir Rejects Electoral Alliance with Bezalel Smotrich

Tensions mount on Israel's far right ahead of elections as Itamar Ben-Gvir declines an electoral pact with Bezalel Smotrich, drawing sharp criticism from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party.

The National|August 28, 2026|1
Military Judge Sets June 2028 Trial Date for Alleged 9/11 Mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed

Military Judge Sets June 2028 Trial Date for Alleged 9/11 Mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed

A US military judge has scheduled the trial for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three co-defendants for June 2028, following years of legal delays and revoked plea agreements.

The National|August 28, 2026
Kuwait and Pakistan Forge Strategic Military Partnership Amid Regional Security Shifts

Kuwait and Pakistan Forge Strategic Military Partnership Amid Regional Security Shifts

Kuwait and Pakistan have signed a new defence and military co-operation agreement in Islamabad to bolster strategic ties as both nations navigate heightened regional security challenges.

The National|August 28, 2026
Former ICE Agent Charged in Minnesota Shooting Released from Texas Jail After Extradition Stalemate

Former ICE Agent Charged in Minnesota Shooting Released from Texas Jail After Extradition Stalemate

Former ICE agent Christian Castro, charged with shooting a Venezuelan man during a Minnesota immigration raid, was released from a Texas jail after the state declined to process his extradition.

Al Jazeera English|August 28, 2026|1
Ratko Mladic, Notorious Bosnian Serb Commander Convicted of Srebrenica Genocide, Dies in Prison at 84

Ratko Mladic, Notorious Bosnian Serb Commander Convicted of Srebrenica Genocide, Dies in Prison at 84

Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb military commander convicted of genocide for the Srebrenica massacre and war crimes during the Bosnian war, has died in prison at age 84.

Al Jazeera English|August 28, 2026
Six Months of Conflict: Evaluating the Strategic Gains and Losses for the US and Iran

Six Months of Conflict: Evaluating the Strategic Gains and Losses for the US and Iran

Six months after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, the resulting war has triggered a global oil crisis, claimed thousands of lives, and left neither side with a clear strategic victory.

Al Jazeera English|August 28, 2026|1
Qatar and Iran Discuss Strait of Hormuz Corridor Amid Hopes for US Talks

Qatar and Iran Discuss Strait of Hormuz Corridor Amid Hopes for US Talks

Qatar's prime minister held high-level talks in Tehran with Iranian officials regarding the Strait of Hormuz and potential shipping corridors, as international efforts continue to revive dialogue with the United States.

Al Jazeera English|August 28, 2026
Qatar Prime Minister Visits Tehran to Push for Regional De-Escalation and Reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Qatar Prime Minister Visits Tehran to Push for Regional De-Escalation and Reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani met with top Iranian leaders in Tehran to press for regional de-escalation, renewed diplomacy, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Doha News|August 28, 2026|1
Qatar Advances Unified Libya Initiative with Diplomatic Visit to Eastern Region

Qatar Advances Unified Libya Initiative with Diplomatic Visit to Eastern Region

Qatar is advocating for a united Libya by conducting a strategic visit to the eastern part of the country. The diplomatic push focuses on fostering national unity and stability.

Al Jazeera English|August 28, 2026|1
Iran Open to Renewed Diplomacy as Conflict with US Reaches Six-Month Milestone

Iran Open to Renewed Diplomacy as Conflict with US Reaches Six-Month Milestone

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that returning to diplomacy with the US is still achievable as the conflict reaches the six-month mark and international mediators step up talks.

The National|August 28, 2026|1
Palestine Action Activists Face Terrorism Charges Over Vandalism at Trump Turnberry Resort

Palestine Action Activists Face Terrorism Charges Over Vandalism at Trump Turnberry Resort

Seven Palestine Action activists face terrorism-scale sentencing and malicious damage charges with terrorist connections following a protest at Donald Trump's Turnberry golf resort.

Al Jazeera English|August 28, 2026|1
Four Arrested in Baghdad After Clashes Claim Lives of Two Police Officers

Four Arrested in Baghdad After Clashes Claim Lives of Two Police Officers

Four people have been arrested in Baghdad following clashes that left two police officers dead during an operation in the Dora area, highlighting ongoing tensions over illegal housing and state efforts to disarm militias.

The National|August 28, 2026|1
Global US Visa Pause Impacts Thousands of Immigrant Applicants Across the Middle East

Global US Visa Pause Impacts Thousands of Immigrant Applicants Across the Middle East

A global pause on US immigrant visa appointments by the administration of President Donald Trust is expected to impact thousands of applicants across the Middle East as part of an ongoing immigration crackdown.

The National|August 28, 2026
US President Trump Signs Executive Order Renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America Amid Trade Tensions

US President Trump Signs Executive Order Renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America Amid Trade Tensions

United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America amid a continuing trade war with Canada, hinting at potential future name changes for neighboring oceans.

Al Jazeera English|August 28, 2026|1