Iran accused Ukraine of attacking an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea on Saturday, deepening tensions between Tehran and Kyiv and drawing a sharp response from Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein. In remarks reported by Iranian media, Hussein said he had made clear to the EU’s foreign policy chief and his Russian counterpart that…
A municipal employee searching for lost jewelry on the beach in Ashdod instead uncovered a rare 2,500-year-old coin from ancient Cyprus, which archaeologists say is the first of its kind ever found in Israel. Avi Chaprak, deputy director of Ashdod’s Beaches Department, found the coin about a month ago while scouring the shore for items…
A prolonged US-Israel war on Iran could reduce Bangladesh’s gross domestic product (GDP) by as much as 3 percent over the next two years, according to a new policy analysis by the South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (Sanem). The study says that Bangladesh’s heavy reliance on imported energy, remittances from Gulf countries, and global…
The Israel Innovation Authority launched on Sunday a NIS 1 billion funding program for startups affected by the current strengthening of the shekel against the dollar in the currency exchange market. The fund aims to provide a financial hand for technology startups and early-stage projects whose runway -capital available to operate the company before closing-…
Bangladesh will face higher import and export costs if the US and Israel’s war against Iran prolongs, as shipping and airfreight charges have already started to rise, and cargo is being diverted along longer shipping and air routes. Industry insiders say importing raw materials such as cotton and other factory inputs from the US and…
David Fickling July 26, 2026 — 2:07pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA You might think that missiles flying over the Strait of Hormuz are a world away from your closet full of fleece jackets, leggings and trainers. In fact, that…
Reports that Ukraine struck an Iranian merchant ship in the Caspian Sea, killing one crew member and injuring two others, have raised significant geopolitical questions. Iranian authorities condemned the incident as an attack on a civilian vessel and said they reserve the right to retaliate. If Ukraine was indeed responsible, the operation would represent a…
Israel Aerospace Industries has named Guy Barlev as its next chief executive as the state-owned defence company prepares for a planned initial public offering and further international growth. The appointment was approved by IAI’s board on 21 July following a recommendation from its search committee. Barlev has served for the past six years as executive…
Türkiye deepens Horn of Africa strategy as Red Sea crisis raises regional stakes The rapidly deteriorating security situation in the Red Sea is reshaping strategic calculations across the Middle East and the Horn of Africa, placing Türkiye at the center of an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape. Following heightened instability in the Strait of Hormuz, the…
Qatar called on more countries to prohibit trade with Israeli settlements after the Netherlands and Belgium approved measures banning settlement products, describing the decisions as an important step toward increasing pressure on Israel. A statement was issued by the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs last week welcomed the actions taken by the two European governments and urging additional states…
