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Iran Parliament Advances Controversial Bill to Criminalize Media Interviews with US and IsraelPolitics

Iran Parliament Advances Controversial Bill to Criminalize Media Interviews with US and Israel

The Iranian parliament has approved a preliminary bill criminalizing interviews with US and Israeli media outlets, carrying prison sentences of up to two years for violators.

The National|August 17, 2026|1
Iran’s Top Negotiator Proclaims Victory Over the US and Israel Amid Ongoing Legal AccusationsPolitics

Iran’s Top Negotiator Proclaims Victory Over the US and Israel Amid Ongoing Legal Accusations

Iran's top negotiator declares victory against the US and Israel, as a lawyer asserts that Israel's targeting of Palestinian women constitutes genocide.

Al Jazeera English|August 17, 2026|1
Strait of Hormuz Shipping Traffic Struggles at a Fraction of Pre-War Levels Amid Ongoing ConflictPolitics

Strait of Hormuz Shipping Traffic Struggles at a Fraction of Pre-War Levels Amid Ongoing Conflict

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely restricted at just 17 percent of pre-war levels as the US-Iran conflict continues to impact regional maritime trade and vessel safety.

Egypt Independent|August 15, 2026|1
Inside the Trump Campaign's Strategy to Rescue Vulnerable Republicans and Protect Congressional MajoritiesPolitics

Inside the Trump Campaign's Strategy to Rescue Vulnerable Republicans and Protect Congressional Majorities

President Donald Trump plans to deploy millions from his personal PAC to support vulnerable Republicans as campaign advisers acknowledge mounting challenges to keeping control of Congress.

Egypt Independent|August 15, 2026|1
Five Years After the Taliban's Return, Afghanistan Faces Deepening Humanitarian and Human Rights CrisisPolitics

Five Years After the Taliban's Return, Afghanistan Faces Deepening Humanitarian and Human Rights Crisis

Five years after the Taliban returned to power, Afghanistan faces severe humanitarian crises, extreme restrictions on women's rights, and plummeting international aid.

Egypt Independent|August 15, 2026
Trump Defends Iran War Costs and Dismisses Financial Impact on AmericansPolitics

Trump Defends Iran War Costs and Dismisses Financial Impact on Americans

President Donald Trump defended the war with Iran and downphased the financial impact on Americans, arguing that higher gas prices are a necessary cost to prevent a nuclear-armed Tehran.

Egypt Independent|August 15, 2026|1
How Living in the UAE Turned Me Into an Incurable Public Toilet SnobCulture

How Living in the UAE Turned Me Into an Incurable Public Toilet Snob

After living in the UAE for over a decade, the author reflects on how the country's high standards for public restroom cleanliness and accessibility have permanently raised expectations for travel abroad.

The National|August 14, 2026|1
Oil Prices Surge as US Threatens Indefinite Blockade Against IranEconomy

Oil Prices Surge as US Threatens Indefinite Blockade Against Iran

Oil prices have risen as the US threatens an indefinite blockade against Iran and prepares to deploy the USS George Washington carrier to the Middle East amidst regional escalations.

The National|August 14, 2026|1
Oil Prices Surge as US Threatens Iran with Indefinite Blockade and Severe Financial SanctionsEconomy

Oil Prices Surge as US Threatens Iran with Indefinite Blockade and Severe Financial Sanctions

Oil prices rose as the US threatened Iran with an indefinite naval blockade and severe financial sanctions, escalating supply concerns and driving weekly gains.

The National|August 14, 2026|1
Norway's Foreign Minister Critiques US Military Actions Against IranPolitics

Norway's Foreign Minister Critiques US Military Actions Against Iran

Norway's FM told Al Jazeera that the US war on Iran was not 'smart', according to a video report.

Al Jazeera English|August 14, 2026
Beyond the Truce: Why a Renewed US-Iran Agreement Falls Short of Real PeacePolitics

Beyond the Truce: Why a Renewed US-Iran Agreement Falls Short of Real Peace

As Pakistan attempts to broker a new understanding between the US and Iran, experts warn that temporary truces and memorandums of understanding are no substitute for a lasting peace.

The National|August 14, 2026|1
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Confirms Capability for Indefinite Naval Blockade Against IranBreaking News

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Confirms Capability for Indefinite Naval Blockade Against Iran

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces that the US can maintain its naval blockade against Iran indefinitely.

Al Jazeera English|August 14, 2026|1
Strait of Hormuz Crisis Escalates: Iran Demands Prior Authorization for Safe Vessel TransitBreaking News

Strait of Hormuz Crisis Escalates: Iran Demands Prior Authorization for Safe Vessel Transit

Iran demands prior permission for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions, oil pollution, and warnings directed at the US.

The National|August 13, 2026|1
US Production Debated as Tariffs Questioned in Recent Video ReportPolitics

US Production Debated as Tariffs Questioned in Recent Video Report

This article and video report examine whether tariffs are an effective tool for boosting domestic production in the United States.

Al Jazeera English|August 13, 2026|1
Trump Claims Control of the Strait of Hormuz, but Reality Reveals a Dangerous StandoffPolitics

Trump Claims Control of the Strait of Hormuz, but Reality Reveals a Dangerous Standoff

Despite US President Donald Trump claiming total control over the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing US-Iran war, experts and ongoing attacks reveal a complex and unresolved maritime standoff.

Egypt Independent|August 13, 2026|2
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