The AnewZ Opinion section provides a platform for independent voices to share expert perspectives on global and regional issues. The views expressed are solely those of the authors and do not represent the official position of AnewZ An Arctic shortcut between Asia and Europe is moving from theory to scheduled seasonal service. But every day…
The decision, approved by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was conveyed to the Dutch Embassy in Israel as well as to the United States. The representatives were instructed to leave Israel within one week. U.S.-backed Civil-Military Coordination Center in Kiryat Gat (צילום: איתמר אייכנר) The coordination center, known as the CMCC, was established as part of…
2 US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: The most recent event in the US-Israel-Iran war has focused less on military conflict and more on the security of one of the world’s vital maritime corridors. Talks between Iran and Oman have been held on developing a temporary joint corridor for navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and…
Former diplomats have urged the UK and France to “act together” over Palestine and prevent Israel’s expansion of settlements in the occupied West Bank. The joint letter addressing the UK and French governments and sent to British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Saturday was signed by more than 100 ex-diplomats from both countries. It calls…
0 US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Qatar has reaffirmed its support for diplomatic efforts to resolve the ongoing Iran crisis despite fresh US sanctions against Tehran, while Pakistan has intensified talks with Iran on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and preventing further escalation in West Asia. The latest developments come as Iran faces increased economic…
EXPLAINER The US wants to isolate Iran from the global economy. Here is who Tehran trades with, and how much is at stake. Published On 25 Aug 202625 Aug 2026 United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has unveiled a new wave of sanctions on Iran, branded “Operation Economic Outcast”, designating close to 60 entities, individuals…
5 US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: The war between the US and Iran is heading into a new phase as Washington prepares a major fresh sanctions package while Tehran warns that economic pressure will not force it to surrender. Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi has dismissed the threatened measures as a sign of US desperation, while US…
OTTAWA, CANADA | “You’re at war when you get attacked; we got attacked.” Mark Carney uttered what is likely to go down in meme history, similarly to “Peace in our time,” or “Read my lips: no new taxes” by George H.W. Bush in 1988, several years prior to his raising taxes and thereby losing the…
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, (MBS), is on the second day of his two-day state visit to France, where he’s meeting President Emmanuel Macron. In this explainer, we outline what they are expected to discuss and examine how their latest meetings build on an already evolving relationship. What is on the agenda? MBS’s…
Visitors find oasis in Israel Friends just returned from three weeks in Israel. It was family functions — weddings, bar mitzvahs, veal cutlet dinners, who knows what. What they said after their return: “You wouldn’t know the country was in chaos. Beaches are packed. The big obstacle is getting a reservation at a coveted restaurant….
