EXPLAINED: 21 - The Real Truth

Iran says the world has accepted it has defeated the US, and other Middle East developments

Iran's president claims the world has accepted that Iran won its war with the United States

The Independent UK · Aug 22

Settlers kill a Palestinian teen in a West Bank clash, and other Middle East developments

Israeli settlers have killed a Palestinian teenager after a rock-throwing incident in the occupied West Bank

The Independent UK · Aug 21

Iran wants to end war while in a ‘position of strength’

TEHRAN - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Friday it was time to end the months-long Middle East war with the United States because Tehran appeared to be in a stronger position than Washington.

Bangkok Post · Aug 21

Oil set for second weekly rise as unsettled US-Iran war crimps supply

Oil prices are maintaining their momentum, showing potential for a second consecutive week of gains. The escalating tensions between the US and Iran are creating disruptions in oil supply throughout the Middle East. While Brent crude futures have seen a slight uptick, WTI futures registered a small decline. Rising fears…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Iran dismisses US economic threats, and other developments in the Middle East

Iran has dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats of economic pain and isolation

The Independent UK · Aug 20

New US carrier strike group arrives in Middle East to relieve long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln

US media quoted relatives of crew members saying living conditions had deteriorated on the USS Abraham Lincoln and there were also reports of several suicide attempts.

Euronews · Aug 20

USS Lincoln’s replacement arrives in Middle East after worries over troops’ mental health

The Washington's arrival follows growing concerns about the Lincoln's extended tour, which included a record-setting uninterrupted stretch at sea of over 250 days

The Independent UK · Aug 20

Iran dismisses US economic threats and other developments in the Middle East

Iran rejected United States President Donald Trump's economic threats and isolation policies. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom and other nations condemned Israel's controversial settlement project. Syria's foreign minister visited Pakistan, which is working to de-escalate tensions. Pakistani crew members killed in a Houthi attack were repatriated to their homeland.

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Urban Company, Unicommerce expand partnership to Saudi Arabia, UAE

Urban Company's Middle East division has partnered with Unicommerce to streamline its e-commerce operations in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The online platform will leverage Unicommerce's Uniware technology to manage inventory and fulfillment for its at-home services, ensuring real-time visibility and efficient order routing for service professionals.

The Economic Times · Aug 20

High-protein trend helps bulk up big Aussie food brand

Bega Cheese, which makes cheddar, yoghurt and peanut butter alongside popular spreads like Vegemite, is back in the black after a protein-driven turnaround.

AAP · Aug 20