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‘Disposable’ operatives for hire are a new menace for western countries

A court case in New York has highlighted how Iran is using technology to recruit agents who may not even be regime supportersWhen on Friday a 32-year-old Iraqi...

Iran Starts Bitcoin-Backed Ship Insurance for Hormuz Strait

Iran makes new proposal for deal to end war, regional officials say

Tehran is said to have made or reiterated some concessions but source in mediator Pakistan appears pessimisticMiddle East crisis – live updatesIran has made a n...

What we know about Israel’s interception of Gaza aid flotilla

Israeli forces have intercepted multiple vessels from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters.

Pakistan’s mediation faces limits as Iran-US tensions deepen

Tehran and Washington exchange proposals via Pakistan as military escalation increasingly shadows diplomatic efforts.

Could the Iran war trigger the next debt shock?

Government bonds are under pressure and households could soon feel the impact.

Former US negotiator with Iran: Trump falling into Vietnam trap

Rob Malley argues that current talks have ‘very small chance of success’.

Iran forms new maritime agency to control Hormuz Strait traffic

Iran’s top security body has formed a new authority to manage Hormuz Strait traffic, effectively controlling the vital waterway and charging ships tolls....

Donald Trump’s approval rating sinks to lowest point of second term

US president’s approval rating falls to 37% days after he said Americans’ financial situation is not motivating him to broker deal with IranDonald Trump’s appro...

FG Financial Transparency: Assent to Audut Service Bill, CSOs pressure Tinubu

…Say assent ’ll build public confidence in fiscal reforms Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief A group of seven Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have commenced a cam...

10 footballers who nearly quit before playing at the World Cup

For millions of footballers around the world, appearing at the FIFA World Cup is the ultimate dream. But for some stars, that dream almost never happened. Long...

Iran eyes challenging stock market reopening after lengthy war closure

The capital market is not Iranian economy's main financing engine, but it still matters politically and psychologically.

The Gulf does not have to choose Iran or Israel

It has to choose stability or permanent war.

Iran sends response to US proposal to end war via mediator Pakistan

Iran demands the release of assets frozen abroad, the lifting of sanctions, and maintaining control of Strait of Hormuz.

Nigerians slam Sheikh Gumi over ransom-for-kidnappers comments

By Enitan Abdultawab Controversial Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi has come under heavy criticism from Nigerians on social media after he appeared to suggest that arm...

Iran plans to offer insurance for Hormuz transit: Will it work?

Iran proposes Bitcoin-based ship insurance for the Strait of Hormuz, a move likely to raise global maritime concerns.

Trump warns ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran to secure peace deal | First Thing

US president says there ‘won’t be anything left’ of country if it does not reach agreement. Plus, how to become emotionally mature at any ageGood morning.Donald...

Iran says nuclear enrichment rights cannot be ‘negotiated’

Iran’s nuclear enrichment is a right that ‘already exists’, foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said.

Israel rechnet mit möglichem Neubeginn des Iran - Kriegs

Iran says responded to latest US peace proposal