Tag: Israel
Eurovision song competition starts with the first semifinal after boycott over Israel
VIENNA – The excitement is building as the Eurovision Song Contest kicks off in Vienna, celebrating its 70th anniversary. This year, however, tensions are...
Rutgers University withdraws invite to a graduation speaker over his criticism of Israel
NEW YORK – Rutgers University has made the controversial decision to cancel a planned graduation speech by Rami Elghandour, a prominent business leader and...
Activists say Israel has intercepted their Gaza aid flotilla near Crete, detaining crews
ATHENS – Activists sailing on dozens of boats attempting to break Israel’s maritime blockade of the Gaza Strip to deliver humanitarian aid say Israeli...
Iran’s currency hits record low as shaky ceasefire with US and Israel still holds
In recent months, the Iranian rial has experienced significant depreciation, raising concerns among economists and citizens alike. Experts warn that this decline is likely...
Iran fires missiles at Israel and Gulf neighbors as Trump talks of winding down Mideast war
DUBAI – In a significant escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Iran launched missile attacks aimed at Israel and Gulf Arab states shortly...
Israel hits Iranian nuke facilities and Tehran strikes base in Saudi Arabia, wounding US troops
As stock markets around the globe react to various pressures and uncertainties, the economic implications of ongoing conflicts, particularly in the Middle East, are...