Analysis What’s behind Javad Zarif's resignation from Iran’s new government? Zarif's sudden resignation came in response to apparent interference by the powerful hard-liners and stirred debate on the deadlock for meaningful reform within the existing frameworks of the Islamic Republic. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
US says Iran’s attack on Israel 'could be this week' With the timing of Iran's attack unclear, the White House says it's preparing for a "significant set of attacks." Israel
Oil markets take wait-and-see approach amid Israel-Iran tensions Despite fears of regional conflict upending oil markets, some experts say that Gulf oil facilities or crude oil tankers would have to be hit directly for any major upheaval to the market in the near term. By Sebastian Castelier In Dubai, reporting on regional business
Turkey’s stray dogs killed in droves after passage of Erdogan-backed law The legislation was rammed through parliament last month by AKP lawmakers and their nationalist allies in the face of nationwide protests. Turkey
Interview Nomo Bank sees increasing appetite for Islamic investments, ETFs Paul Szumilewicz, chief revenue officer at UK-based Nomo Bank, said there is a growing demand from the bank’s clients to invest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) — a pre-defined group of bonds, stocks or commodities poured into a fund and listed on the stock exchange. Paul Szumilewicz Nomo Bank Chief Revenue Officer
Middle East athletes rack up 44 medals at Paris Olympics Ten Middle Eastern countries won medals at this year's Paris games. Algeria
Gallant clashes with Netanyahu, cautions against Israeli war in Lebanon Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said the military is ready for possible attacks by Iran and Hezbollah, but he does not support a preemptive operation in Lebanon. Israel
UK, France, Germany leaders urge restart of Gaza cease-fire talks as Hamas reconsiders European leaders, including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called on Monday for the truce talks to resume, after the mediators did last week. Palestine
Pentagon hastens naval deployment to head off Iran attack on Israel The deployment of an Ohio-class guided missile submarine and hastening of the carrier USS Abraham Lincoln's transit comes as Iran has refused to back down on retaliating for Israel's assassination of Hamas' top political leader in Tehran. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
