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2 children among 4 killed in Gaza a week after US asked Israel to curb attacks

2 children among 4 killed in Gaza a week after US asked Israel to curb attacks

Israeli strikes and tank fire in Gaza have killed at least four people, including two children, according to hospital officials

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill two people, including a 4-year-old boy, medics say

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill two people, including a 4-year-old boy, medics say

By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Two Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Sunday killed at least two people, including a 4-year-old boy, and wounded seven others, Palestinian health officials said.

Iran condemns US plans to announce new sanctions

Iran condemns US plans to announce new sanctions

By Menna Alaa El-Din and Kanishka Singh CAIRO/WASHINGTON, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Iran on Saturday denounced U.S. plans to announce new sanctions that could put further strain on the Islamic Republic's economy and have an impact on its most important trading partners including China.

Uganda and Burundi military officials visit Israel to discuss Gaza troop deployment

Uganda and Burundi military officials visit Israel to discuss Gaza troop deployment

Officials say military officials from Uganda and Burundi have visited Israel to discuss deploying troops to Gaza

US Treasury to broaden scope of secondary sanctions on Iran, source says

US Treasury to broaden scope of secondary sanctions on Iran, source says

By David Lawder WASHINGTON, Aug 24 (Reuters) - The U.S.

Iran security chief threatens neighbors against economic measures, and other Mideast developments

Iran security chief threatens neighbors against economic measures, and other Mideast developments

The hard-line new leader of Iran’s top security body is threatening neighbors against joining new U.S. efforts to squeeze Tehran’s economy and saying the U.S. has increased global nuclear insecurity

Iran threatens 45 tankers with fines, confiscation in Hormuz escalation

Iran threatens 45 tankers with fines, confiscation in Hormuz escalation

By Nidhi Verma and Florence Tan Aug 24 (Reuters) - Iran said it had blacklisted 45 tankers that had broken its rules for crossing the Strait of Hormuz, and would take action against any vessels transferring loads with them, escalating its threats over the key waterway six months into the war.

Mediator Pakistan to hold talks in Iran on US 'economic D-Day'

Mediator Pakistan to hold talks in Iran on US 'economic D-Day'

By Menna Alaa El-Din and Kanishka Singh CAIRO/WASHINGTON, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Pakistan's army chief was visiting Tehran on a mediating mission on Monday as the United States prepared to roll out "the greatest financial offensive ever" targeting Iran's trade partners.

Palestinians in Gaza scavenge trash for things to burn to cook meals, in photos

Palestinians in Gaza scavenge trash for things to burn to cook meals, in photos

Displaced Palestinians in Gaza scavenge through trash for fuel to cook meals amid severe food and resource shortages.

Iran threatens military response to US sanctions

Iran threatens military response to US sanctions

By Jana Choukeir, Eman Abouhassira and Susan Heavey DUBAI/WASHINGTON, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Iran said on Friday that its response to any new U.S. threats would be "devastating" after Washington pledged to impose the toughest financial penalties in history with the aim of toppling the Iranian leadership

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

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

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

Israel will investigate Hind Rajab's death. Her mother wants more

Israel will investigate Hind Rajab's death. Her mother wants more

The mother of a 5-year-old Palestinian girl who was found dead days after Israeli forces fired on her family’s car wants an independent inquiry into her death