Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has faced criticism from economists, political rivals and the Bank of Israel after suggesting the country could use cryptocurrency and blockchain technology to bypass potential international sanctions. In an interview with Israel’s Channel 10 on Friday, Netanyahu said he was preparing for a scenario in which broader sanctions could be…
0 Brent crude prices have climbed above $117 a barrel for the first time in six months as fears of renewed US-Israeli military strikes on Iran intensify concerns about global oil supplies. The rally is also raising the risk of renewed inflation, putting pressure on financial markets and energy-importing economies. In New York trading on…
Said Amori and Rania Abushamala 25 October 2026•Update: 25 October 2026 The Bank of Israel said Saturday that cryptocurrencies cannot be used to circumvent potential economic sanctions in response to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal to prepare alternative financial arrangements, according to a media report. The public broadcaster said the central bank’s response followed Netanyahu’s…
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon yesterday met here with Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref to discuss bilateral cooperation, including trade, energy, transport and industry, according to the Tajik president’s official website. The meeting took reportedly place at the Palace of the Nation. In the course of the talks, Emomali Rahmon emphasized the importance of…
The Bank of Israel has publicly rejected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal to utilize cryptocurrencies to circumvent potential international financial sanctions. This decision, reported by WuBlockchain, is significant as it underscores the central bank’s commitment to maintaining economic ties with global trading partners while avoiding further restrictions. What Went Down In a statement made on…
Netanyahu’s security doctrine Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that a future US president could be hostile to Israel and urged Israel to strengthen alliances with countries including India and nations in Latin America. Netanyahu said, “In two years, a President, man or woman, could come to power who is very hostile to Israel,” and…
As Brazilians gear up to head to the polls to elect their next President, flags dot the streets of the capital, São Paulo. The flags, however, are not just Brazilian flags. They are Israeli and Palestinian flags — each representing opposing politics with consequences reaching from Latin America to the Middle East. Brazil represents the…
UN letter and bomb threat Iran’s ambassador and chargé d’affaires to the United Nations, Gholamhossein Darzi, warned the UN secretary-general and the Security Council about what his letter called the “arrogant threats” of US President Donald Trump and the “Zionist regime.” Darzi told the UN that the threats are part of US and Zionist regime…
Demonstrators chant at a rally protesting the government ahead of Israel’s general election, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Tel Aviv, Israel. David Goldman/AP Photo/David Goldman Israeli soldiers take up positions during an army operation in the West Bank city of Hebron Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. A day after a Palestinian shooting attack in the area….
Russia’s Foreign Ministry said Lavrov’s visit continued political dialogue between the two countries and helped identify practical steps to advance bilateral relations and foreign policy cooperation. During the visit, Lavrov also met Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, the ministry said. Lavrov reaffirmed Russia’s readiness to…
