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Sources: Iranian Revenge Attack Days Away

A possible Iranian revenge action can be days away, according to Israeli intelligence. The White House is on the same line and says that an Iranian attack can come at any time this week.

Sources: Iranian Revenge Attack Days Away

OPEC lowers its oil forecast

Opec is lowering its forecast for oil demand this year and next year, the oil cartel announces in its monthly report. Opec is lowering the demand for 2024 by 135,000 barrels per day.

OPEC lowers its oil forecast

Iran's President: Will Not Give in to Bullying

The President of the USA, Joe Biden, and the leaders of France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom are urging Iran in a joint statement not to carry out retaliatory attacks. But the response from Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian is that the country will not give in to "bullying" and has the right to respond to Israel's attack.

Iran's President: Will Not Give in to Bullying

"Where Hamas Held Me Hostage: I Wanted Them to Like Me"

Liat Atzili was kidnapped by Hamas and held captive for nearly two months before she was released. In an interview, she tells about her tricks for surviving.

"Where Hamas Held Me Hostage: I Wanted Them to Like Me"

USA sends aircraft carrier to the Middle East

The USA is sending an aircraft carrier and a robot-armed submarine to the Middle East to show support for Israel, in step with the increasing tensions in the region. .

USA sends aircraft carrier to the Middle East

Hamas: Implement Biden's Peace Plan

Implement the plan for a ceasefire in Gaza that has been drawn up by US President Joe Biden, instead of holding more talks. This appeal is now directed by Hamas to the mediators.

Hamas: Implement Biden's Peace Plan

Sharp condemnations of attack – USA deeply concerned

The reactions are sharp and the condemnations many after the Israeli attack on a school in Gaza City. The USA is "deeply concerned".

Sharp condemnations of attack – USA deeply concerned

The stock market crash did not occur this week - "overreaction"

The Stockholm Stock Exchange ended the week in green territory despite the recent turbulence. The large decline appears to be an overreaction, says SEB's chief economist Jens Magnusson.

The stock market crash did not occur this week - "overreaction"

Allegations: Iran May Target Individuals for Revenge

Iran does not have support among neighboring countries for a large-scale military retaliatory action against Israel. The country is now reconsidering the execution and scale of its counterattack, according to sources, who say that the response instead may be directed against individual individuals.

Allegations: Iran May Target Individuals for Revenge

Ship attacked several times off Yemen

A merchant vessel has been attacked four times outside Yemen within 24 hours, according to the British maritime security firm Ambrey. .

Ship attacked several times off Yemen

New Israeli offensive - Khan Yunis evacuated

Israel has launched a new military offensive against the city of Khan Yunis in southern Gaza, where they claim that Hamas fighters are located. On Thursday, Israel issued a new evacuation order for the city's eastern parts and thousands of people have since left and headed towards the humanitarian zone Muwasi, reports Haaretz.

New Israeli offensive - Khan Yunis evacuated

Mediators: Resume peace talks on Gaza

The Mediating Countries in the Middle East Conflict are urging Israel and terrorist-designated Hamas to resume final peace negotiations. Qatar, Egypt, and the USA are inviting the parties to new talks on August 15.

Mediators: Resume peace talks on Gaza

EU condemns Israel's decision on Norway

Israel withdraws accreditation for Norwegian diplomats stationed in Tel Aviv, eight people who worked with Palestinian issues. In Oslo, Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide reacts strongly.

EU condemns Israel's decision on Norway

Sources: Hezbollah Ready to Strike First

More and more indicates that Hizbollah is preparing a revenge attack against Israel – without Iran. This is stated by high-ranking sources within the US intelligence community to CNN.

Sources: Hezbollah Ready to Strike First

USA "appalled" over Israeli starvation ploy

The USA is reacting strongly to the reasoning from Israel's Finance Minister that it would be "defensible and morally justifiable" to let the entire Gaza Strip's two million inhabitants starve. Even the EU, France, and the UK are condemning the statement.

USA "appalled" over Israeli starvation ploy

Iran warns airlines to avoid airspace

Iran warns airlines to avoid the country's airspace for three hours on Thursday, according to Egypt's civil aviation department. .

Iran warns airlines to avoid airspace

Turkey wants to participate in the genocide process against Israel

Turkey submitted on Wednesday a request to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to join South Africa's genocide proceedings against Israel, announces the Turkish Foreign Ministry. .

Turkey wants to participate in the genocide process against Israel

Hamas leader "will drive the war into the wall"

He has been called "the butcher from Khan Yunis". And now, a ceasefire in Gaza is said to be in the hands of Hamas' new political leader Yahya Sinwar.

Hamas leader "will drive the war into the wall"

USA appeals: Do not escalate

Both Iran and Israel should avoid escalating the situation in the Middle East and realize the risk of misjudgments, appeals USA's Foreign Minister Antony Blinken. > No one should escalate this conflict.

USA appeals: Do not escalate

Blinken: Hope and Threat as Sinwar Takes Power in Hamas

The USA's Foreign Minister Antony Blinken says that the responsibility to accept a ceasefire in Gaza rests with Hamas' new leader Yahya Sinwar. But Israel says that Sinwar should be "eliminated".

Blinken: Hope and Threat as Sinwar Takes Power in Hamas

Israel accused of systematic prisoner abuse

Thousands of Palestinian prisoners are subjected to systematic abuse and torture in Israeli prisons. This emerges in a report by the Israeli human rights group B'Tselem.

Israel accused of systematic prisoner abuse

77 migrants rescued from the Mediterranean

A large rescue operation managed to pick up 77 people who had ended up in distress at sea off the coast of Greece. All on board the sinking boat are reported to have survived.

77 migrants rescued from the Mediterranean

Lower Gasoline Prices – but Warning of Price Increase

The petrol price is falling to under 18 kronor, the lowest level since mid-January. But a major military conflict in the Middle East can quickly drive up fuel prices again.

Lower Gasoline Prices – but Warning of Price Increase

The Expert on the Stock Market Crash: Became Tunnel Vision

After yesterday's big fall, the Tokyo stock exchange takes a big leap upwards – and the rest of the world is expected to follow. But the financial uncertainty is far from over.

The Expert on the Stock Market Crash: Became Tunnel Vision