Progress towards normality, but energy markets remain far from normal

Progress towards normality, but energy markets remain far from normal

Progress towards normality, but energy markets remain far from normal The first round of high-level US-Iran talks in Lucerne produced cautious but meaningful progress towards restoring stability in one of the world’s most important energy regions. Both sides described the discussions as constructive and agreed to continue technical negotiations aimed at reaching a comprehensive agreement…

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Rights group – Middle East Monitor

Rights group – Middle East Monitor

The Belgium-based Hind Rajab Foundation has filed a complaint with the US Justice Department accusing Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir of committing war crimes against Palestinians, including US citizens, the organization said, Anadolu reports. In a statement, the foundation said Ben-Gvir, who is expected to visit New York on July 7-8, had been accused…

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Iran warns shipping of ‘more complicated situations’ as US Iran, trade Hormuz strikes

Iran warns shipping of ‘more complicated situations’ as US Iran, trade Hormuz strikes

Iran’s foreign minister warned Sunday that any effort by commercial shipping to bypass Tehran’s designated corridor through the Strait of Hormuz would intensify tensions in the Middle East, as American and Iranian forces exchanged military strikes across the waterway for the second time in as many days. The clashes exposed the brittleness of a Pakistan-brokered…

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Study: “Israel’s Basket” led to a wave of price increases

Study: “Israel’s Basket” led to a wave of price increases

A study by the Coller School of Management at Tel Aviv University and Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona examined the flagship program of the Ministry of Economy: “Israel’s Basket”, two months after it took effect. The findings present a particularly complex picture: On one hand, a significant price reduction was recorded for the products included…

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Israel military says soldier killed in south Lebanon fighting

Israel military says soldier killed in south Lebanon fighting

The Israeli military said a soldier was killed on Sunday in fighting in southern Lebanon, two days after Israel and Lebanon signed an agreement aimed at ending hostilities. Captain David Hazutt, 21, a platoon commander “fell in combat” in southern Lebanon, the military said. Hazutt was killed when soldiers encountered a “Hezbollah terrorist after entering…

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Record of leading Israeli companies in LGBT equality

Record of leading Israeli companies in LGBT equality

Who are the companies leading LGBT equality in Israel? A record number of organizations won the LGBTWORK seal of approval, yet the non-profit organization also points out significant challenges and difficulties faced by members of the pride community in the Israeli employment market, and the negative impact of the trend of reducing diversity and inclusion…

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Why is the Strait of Hormuz becoming a new flashpoint between Iran and the United States?

Why is the Strait of Hormuz becoming a new flashpoint between Iran and the United States?

The Strait of Hormuz has once again emerged as one of the world’s most dangerous geopolitical flashpoints after Iranian officials rejected US claims regarding military communications, denied reports of a direct hotline, and accused Washington of spreading false information. The exchange follows fresh allegations by US President Donald Trump that Iran violated a ceasefire by…

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