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EconomyPostponing the Future: How War and Inflation are Reshaping Marriage in Iran
Soaring inflation, economic sanctions, and war have driven up the costs of housing and weddings, forcing young couples across Iran to delay their futures and put marriage plans on hold.
EconomyA Comprehensive Guide to the Sweeping International Sanctions Targeting Iran
Iran faces a complex network of overlapping sanctions from the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United Nations, targeting its economy, nuclear programme, and military. These extensive restrictions impact everything from oil exports and banking to human rights and arms trade.
PoliticsUS Congress Passes Bipartisan Sanctions Bill Targeting Russia Over Ukraine War
The US House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russia over the war in Ukraine, sending the legislation to President Donald Trump's desk.
PoliticsDiplomatic Crisis Erupts as Western Sanctions on Israeli Settlements Trigger Swift Retaliation
Western announcements of sanctions on Israeli settlements have sparked a severe diplomatic crisis, leading to retaliatory closures, escalating violence in the West Bank, and a worsening humanitarian disaster in Gaza.
EconomyLebanese Oil Scandal Unveils Global Shadow Fleet Links and Triggers New Legal Inquiries
Newly revealed documents tie a major Lebanese fuel scandal to Russia's shadow fleet and sanctioned entities, prompting fresh judicial investigations in Lebanon.
Breaking NewsMediterranean Rescue Operation Saves 78 People Including Newborn Infant
A total of 78 people, including a newborn, were rescued in the Mediterranean, while Jerusalem Daily reported on Israel's response to illegal settlement sanctions.
PoliticsIsrael Enforces Retaliatory Measures Against UK Following West Bank Settlement Sanctions
Israel has announced four retaliatory measures against the UK, including closing the British consulate in Jerusalem, following a British ban on goods from illegal West Bank settlements.
PoliticsIsrael Orders UK to Close East Jerusalem Consulate Within 30 Days Following Sanctions
Israel has ordered the UK to close its consulate in occupied East Jerusalem within 30 days following British sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
HealthSevere Medicine Shortages Plague Iran Amid Tightening US Sanctions and Naval Blockade
Iran's pharmaceutical sector is facing severe medicine shortages and skyrocketing prices due to tightening US sanctions, naval blockades, and war damage to domestic facilities.
PoliticsUK Sanctions on Israeli Settlements Marked as 'Seismic' Shift by Albanese
Albanese describes recent UK sanctions on Israeli settlements as a seismic shift, highlighting the policy change in a video discussion.
EconomyUS Imposes Major Sanctions on 27 Iranian Airlines to Increase Economic Pressure
The US has placed sanctions on 27 Iranian commercial airlines and 36 total targets as part of an escalating economic pressure campaign led by President Donald Trump's administration and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
PoliticsUK Prepares Major Sanctions on Illegal Israeli Settlements Amid Deepening Diplomatic Tensions
Britain is set to impose sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements and related businesses, risking further diplomatic friction with Israel and the US while aiming to protect the prospect of a Palestinian state.
PoliticsHow Britain's West Bank Sanctions Could Shift Europe's Stance on Israel
The UK's upcoming sanctions against illegal West Bank settlements reflect a shifting foreign policy under Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, potentially influencing broader European approaches to Israel.
PoliticsFormer British Diplomats Outlines Five Tests for Ed Miliband's Imminent Sanctions on Israeli Settlements
Former British diplomats have established five key tests to measure the effectiveness of Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband's upcoming sanctions package against Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
EconomyIran Doubles Petrol Prices for Heavy Users Amid Severe Wartime Economic Strain
Iran has doubled petrol prices for heavy users amid a severe wartime economic crisis and plummeting currency value, sparking long lines at fuel stations and fears of renewed unrest.
EconomyUS Imposes Fresh Sanctions on Cuba Amid Escalating Economic Pressure and Regime Change Campaign
The United States has imposed a new round of economic sanctions against Cuba, targeting several companies and a member of the Castro family as part of an escalating pressure campaign.
PoliticsEU Foreign Ministers Deadlocked on Israel Sanctions and Ukraine Support at Wicklow Meeting
European Union foreign ministers failed to reach a consensus during an informal meeting in Wicklow, remaining deadlocked over trade sanctions on Israel and military support for Ukraine.
PoliticsEd Miliband Hints at Imminent UK Sanctions on Businesses in Occupied West Bank
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has signaled that the UK government will soon introduce comprehensive sanctions against businesses linked to illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
EconomyNew US Sanctions Target Iranian Education and Language Tests, Leaving Students Facing Uncertainty
Recent US sanctions targeting Iran have suspended essential education services and language exams like TOEFL, GRE, and Duolingo, leaving Iranian students facing uncertainty and added financial burdens.
EconomyUS Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on Nearly 60 Entities Targeting Iran’s Economy
The US Treasury Department has imposed sweeping sanctions on nearly 60 individuals and entities across multiple nations to isolate Iran's economy amid ongoing conflict.
EconomyChina Vows to Defend Its Interests as US Expands Iran Sanctions and Economic Pressure
China has vowed to safeguard its national interests after the United States unveiled new sanctions targeting its economic partner Iran. Beijing rejected Washington's unilateral pressure campaign, warning of strong resistance against any measures affecting Chinese companies.
PoliticsUK 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.
PoliticsSanctions or Missiles? Why Gulf Nations Remain Wary of Washington's New Iran Strategy
As Washington pivots to a strategy of heavy economic sanctions and financial isolation against Iran, Gulf nations face an uncomfortable dilemma over regional security, trade, and potential Iranian retaliation.
EconomyUS Terror Delisting Revives Syria's Prospects for Foreign Investment and Global Banking
The removal of Syria from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism paves the way for foreign investment, international banking access, and economic reconstruction.