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Turkey's justice minister announced Friday that Ankara is asking Interpol to issue red notices for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and another Israeli official, Afek Moskovitch, over the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla. The move has triggered a sharp exchange between Israeli and Turkish officials, amid broader tensions over Syria.
The US Treasury has redesignated Hezbollah to emphasize its role as an Iranian proxy under the IRGC Quds Force and imposed sanctions on 10 individuals accused of smuggling hundreds of millions of dollars via commercial flights. Officials described the group as an extension of Iran's forces operating with little regard for Lebanese sovereignty. The move occurs amid ongoing Israel-Lebanon hostilities and broader US pressure on Iran.
September WTI crude oil climbed 1.67% on Tuesday, buoyed by a weaker dollar and persistent Middle East supply disruptions, while gasoline prices slipped. The UAE's decision to cut economic ties with Iran and renewed Israeli strikes heightened concerns, though OPEC production increases and rising US inventories tempered gains. IEA head Fatih Birol warned the Strait of Hormuz crisis has caused long-term damage to energy markets.
Christian Pulisic has returned to training with AC Milan after a leg injury suffered during the World Cup, but his readiness for Sunday's Serie A opener against Torino remains uncertain. Reports differ on his availability, with some suggesting he may be in the squad but not in the starting lineup, while others say his fitness is still being assessed.
Israeli airstrikes killed at least 10 people in Gaza on Wednesday, two days after U.S. negotiators reportedly asked Israel to draw down attacks. The strikes, along with an Israeli raid across the ceasefire line, have cast doubt on efforts to advance the tenuous ceasefire.
Barcelona have reportedly agreed a preliminary deal with Fenerbahce for goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic, worth around €3 million plus add-ons, with plans to loan him to Dinamo Zagreb before he becomes second choice behind Joan Garcia. Talks are advanced but not finalised, and the move is part of Barcelona's long-term goalkeeping succession plan following Wojciech Szczesny's expected departure.
A photo essay by the Associated Press captures the enduring craft and community of artisans working behind Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, while also noting the pressures of modernization and the struggle to attract new generations.
Syria and Israel held high-level, US-mediated talks in Jordan on Sunday aimed at easing tensions after recent Israeli strikes, with discussions focused on halting attacks and reviving security negotiations. Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said Syria expects talks to resume soon despite a lack of trust, while reports of a separate meeting between al-Shaibani and Mossad chief Roman Gofman surfaced.
Sen. Jon Ossoff's joke about President Trump's aide Natalie Harp has sparked a fierce backlash, with White House allies defending Harp and attacking the senator. Harp's estranged brother described her loyalty as 'unhealthy obsession' after learning she reportedly jumped into an SUV trunk to accompany Trump.
Iran's armed forces warned Gulf countries on Wednesday against assisting the U.S. military, hours after the United Arab Emirates announced it was halting all trade and financial dealings with Iran following an alleged missile attack. The UAE accused Iran of firing two ballistic missiles at its territory on Tuesday, a claim Tehran denied. The escalation comes amid a broader U.S.-Iran conflict centered on the Strait of Hormuz, with oil prices rising above $90 per barrel.
The United Arab Emirates has halted all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran indefinitely, accusing Iranian forces of firing two ballistic missiles at its territory. Iran denied the allegation, calling it a 'false flag operation' by the US and Israel, as tensions continue to disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and keep energy prices elevated.
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani concluded a two-day visit to Pakistan, marking the first such trip in nearly two decades. The visit produced proposals for a joint business council and investment forum, as well as reaffirmations of political and defence cooperation.
Israel has confirmed it struck the Abu al-Duhur air base in Syria, saying Turkey planned to deploy forces there. Syria and Turkey deny the claim, with Damascus calling the strike unjustified and Ankara denouncing it as unlawful, while the US envoy described the attack as an unnecessary escalation.
Turkey has denied Israeli allegations that it planned to deploy troops at a Syrian air base struck this week, an action that a U.S. envoy said brought the sides close to direct confrontation. Israeli officials said the strike enforced a security status quo, while Syria condemned the attack as aggression against its sovereignty. U.S. Special Envoy Tom Barrack said Israel did not warn Washington beforehand.
The United States has criticized Israeli airstrikes on Syria's Abu al-Duhur airbase as an 'unnecessary escalation,' while Israel defends the strikes citing alleged Turkish deployment plans. Syria and Turkey deny the claims, and tensions between the regional rivals continue to rise.
US President Donald Trump has denied holding or scheduling talks with Iran, while Tehran claims Washington is seeking negotiations on Iranian terms. The US has announced a 'crushing economic operation' against Iran, prompting China and Iran to push back.
Natalie Harp, President Trump's executive assistant, has become an indispensable yet controversial figure in the White House, known as the 'human printer' for carrying a portable printer and controlling information to the president. Her intense devotion, including jumping into an SUV trunk and writing gushing letters, has sparked scrutiny and debate, with some calling it unhealthy and others defending her loyalty.
The United States is working to establish a deconfliction mechanism between Israel, Turkey, and Syria following an Israeli strike on a Syrian airbase. US envoy Tom Barrack warned the attack could have escalated into a direct military confrontation, while Turkey condemned the strike and denied any military presence at the base.
Iran's top security official warned neighboring countries against joining US economic pressure, threatening retaliation and oil route closures. Egypt is attempting to revive talks, while regional tensions persist.
US President's special envoy Tom Barrack said Israel's airstrike on a Syrian airbase was based on incorrect intelligence, describing the attack as an 'unnecessary escalation.' Barrack noted that neither the US nor Turkey was informed beforehand, and he suggested a possible miscommunication within Israeli ranks.