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Iraq Moves to Bypass Strait of Hormuz, Signs Over a Dozen Major Deals

Amid renewed tensions between the United States and Iran that have severely disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Iraq is moving to reduce its dependence on the strategic waterway...

Saturday, July 18, 2026

New US visa restrictions raise concerns for Bangladeshi students

The Trump administration has introduced sweeping changes to the U.S. student visa system, replacing long-standing flexible rules with stricter limits on the length of stay for international students. Under the...

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose additional tariffs on Canada, accusing the country of failing to properly manage its forests as wildfire smoke continues to blanket large parts...

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Israel Plans Crocodile-Moat Prison for Palestinian Detainees

Israel is planning to build a special prison surrounded by crocodiles to prevent Palestinian detainees from escaping, according to Middle East Eye. As part of the plan, the legal status...

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Kuwait International Airport Temporarily Suspends Flight Operations Amid Regional Tensions

Flight operations at Kuwait International Airport have been temporarily suspended amid escalating military tensions in the Middle East, according to the country’s national carrier, Kuwait Airways. According to Türkiye’s Anadolu...

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Iran War Fallout Sparks Layoff Fears in Dubai’s Job Market

The recent conflict involving Iran has begun to take a toll on Dubai’s labor market, raising concerns among thousands of expatriate workers who have long viewed the emirate as one...

Friday, July 17, 2026

Seven Killed in Israeli Strike During Funeral in Gaza, Hamas Condemns Attack

At least seven people were killed and 22 others injured in an Israeli strike during a funeral in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, according to hospital officials cited...

Friday, July 17, 2026

Ukraine’s Parliament Approves Serhii Koretskyi as New Prime Minister

Ukraine’s parliament has approved energy executive Serhii Koretskyi as the country’s new prime minister, as part of a major government reshuffle announced by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Koretskyi becomes Ukraine’s third...

Friday, July 17, 2026

Germany Loses €1 Billion for Every Day Temperatures Exceed 35°C, Study Finds

Germany could face annual economic losses of more than €20 billion (about $23 billion) if severe heatwaves become a regular occurrence, according to economic research institute Prognos. In an analysis...

Friday, July 17, 2026

More Than 100 House Democrats Back Bid to End U.S. Military Aid to Israel

A proposal to end U.S. military aid to Israel exposed deep divisions within the Democratic Party in the House of Representatives, even though the measure was ultimately defeated. The amendment,...

Friday, July 17, 2026