German court convicts Iraqi couple of enslaving Yazidi girls
The pair, named only as Twana H. S. and Asia R.
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UK proscribes Iran’s IRGC as a terrorist organisation
UK proscribes Iran’s IRGC as a terrorist organisation Britain has proscribed Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation, according to reports from Sky News on Monday. The designation will make the IRGC the first state agency to be classified by the UK as a terrorist organisation, a move which was previously ruled out by the government who sought to retain diplomatic relations with Iran. The IRGC was also proscribed as a terrorist organisation by the United States in 2019, becoming the first official body to be designated and prompting Iran to do the same for America's military.
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Millions of Americans Take on Debt, Drain Savings to Afford Food
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Millions of Americans are borrowing money or draining their savings to buy groceries, highlighting the financial strain many households face as the cost of living rises, new research has found.
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Iran fired ‘warning shots’ at two ships in Hormuz
Iran fired ‘warning shots’ at two ships in Hormuz Iranian state TV said on Monday that Iran fired “warning shots” at two ships transiting through the Strait of Hormuz in violation of their announcement that the waterway was closed due to the US violations of the ceasefire agreement between the nations. “This morning, two ships that were attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz illegally were targeted and stopped by warning shots fired by the navy of the Revolutionary Guards,” a correspondent based near the strait announced.
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Bahrain Defence Force intercepts Iranian aerial attacks
MANAMA, 13th July, 2026 (WAM) -- The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) announced today that its air defence systems had successfully intercepted and destroyed several Iranian aerial attacks, saying Iran continues its systematic hostile approach through missile and drone attacks targeting civilians in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
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Pro-Palestine activist Fergie Chambers arrested in Spain after US extradition request
Pro-Palestine activist Fergie Chambers arrested in Spain after US extradition request Submitted by Amandla Thomas-Johnson on Mon, 07/13/2026 - 09:55 Indictment accuses heir to Cox family fortune of conspiracy over alleged campaign of direct action against Elbit Systems of America, and other offences American political activist Fergie Chambers, pictured in Tunisia in February 2024 (Nur Photo/Reuters) Off Fergie Chambers, the American activist and heir to the Cox family fortune who has financed prominent pro- Palestinian groups, has been arrested in Spain on a US extradition request alleging money laundering and other offences. Chambers was arrested on Friday morning on the island of Ibiza. Later that day, he appeared before a judge, who denied him bail pending extradition proceedings.
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Israeli attacks reported in southern Lebanon
Israeli attacks reported in southern Lebanon Intermittent Israeli artillery fire is being reported between the towns of Nabatieh al-Fawqa and Kfar Tebnit in southern Lebanon despite a supposed “ceasefire” and ongoing talks between the countries, according to the National News Agency. The Lebanese Health Ministry said that more than 4,300 people have been killed and another 12,200 wounded since the start of Israel’s invasion on 2 March. Meanwhile, Lebanese officials are due to meet with their Israeli counterparts for negotiations on Tuesday in Rome, amid criticism and protesting from many in Lebanon who have accused their government of complying with Israel’s demands.
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Indian sailor missing in ship attack off Oman
New Delhi says ten other Indian crew members have been rescued from the Cyprus-flagged GFS Galaxy An Indian sailor is missing after an attack on a commercial shipping vessel in the Strait of Hormuz area on Saturday. The Cyprus-flagged GFS Galaxy was attacked off Oman's northern coast while transiting the Strait of Hormuz as the shaky ceasefire between Iran and the US unravelled.
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One injured in US strike on Iran’s Abadan
One injured in US strike on Iran’s Abadan Iran’s Tasnim news agency reported on Monday that a US projectile hit the southwestern port city of Abadan and wounded at least one person, citing a local official. Abadan petroleum refinery is considered to be the largest in Iran and has the highest crude oil capacity.
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U.S.-Iran tensions soar over Hormuz Strait dispute
TEHRAN/WASHINGTON, July 13 (Xinhua) -- Fresh U. S. -Iran clashes continued from Saturday despite a memorandum of understanding (MoU) inked last month, as the two sides claimed different status quo of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Israeli government funnels millions of shekels to sanctioned settlement group
Israeli government funnels millions of shekels to sanctioned settlement group Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 07/13/2026 - 10:02 The funding comes as Israel faces mounting pressure over settler violence in the occupied West Bank An Israeli settler spits through a fence at Palestinians, during an attack on a Palestinian home in the village of Al-Mughayyir, near Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank, 11 July (Reuters) Off Israel’ s Ministry of National Security, headed by far right politician Itamar Ben Gvir, is set to transfer four million shekels ($1. 31m) to a sanctioned group which supports illegal settler outposts in the occupied West Bank, Israeli media is reporting. Ahavat Gilad ("Love of Gilad") was among six firms sanctioned by France , the UK , Canada, Norway, Australia and New Zealand in June, after it was revealed that it had been involved in facilitating and financing a spike in settler violence across the West Bank.
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EU commission announces $1b ‘Team Gaza Initiative’ aid
EU commission announces $1b ‘Team Gaza Initiative’ aid The European Union commission announced the launching of “Team Gaza Initiative” at the Palestine Donor Group meeting in Brussels on Monday, which aims to bring together €883. 6m ($1b) in financial contributions to support early recovery projects for the strip in line with the 2025 Gaza Peace Plan. The initiative will involve 12 Euopean countries and Japan, alongside the European Investment Bank and the World Bank.
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Bahrain says air defences destroyed Iranian attacks
Bahrain says air defences destroyed Iranian attacks Bahrain’s military said its air defence systems intercepted several Iranian missile and drone attacks on Monday morning and accused Tehran of targeting civilians and private property. In a statement, the army said all military units have been placed on high alert and are at “advanced combat readiness” to defend their country.
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Erdogan gifts Trump gold-plated revolver during Nato summit
Erdogan gifts Trump gold-plated revolver during Nato summit Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Mon, 07/13/2026 - 09:18 Erdogan gave Turkish-made handguns to Nato leaders, but Trump's version reportedly included a gold-plated grip A revolver gifted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda is displayed in this handout photo released on 9 July 2026 (Office of the Lithuanian President/AFP) Off Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan presented Donald Trump with a personalised, gold-plated revolver and ammunition during Trump’s visit to Ankara for last week’s Nato summit, multiple sources with knowledge of the matter told Middle East Eye. Erdogan gave similar personalised revolvers to all attending Nato leaders, but Trump’s was the only one reported to include gold plating. Sources familiar with the gift said the gun is identical to the Gumusay .
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China calls for free and safe Hormuz passage
China calls for free and safe Hormuz passage Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said to reporters in Beijing on Monday that passage through the Strait of Hormuz should be “properly handled” and resuming free and safe navigation through the waterway serves the interests of all nations. Iran’s ambassador to Beijing previously said that ships transiting through the strait would be charged new fees, but added that China and other “friendly” countries would be granted “special considerations”.
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Lindsey Graham’s Unexpected Death, and How Marco Rubio Is Running Venezuela
Plus, Sam Neill of “Jurassic Park” fame dies at 78.
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Zaghari-Ratcliffe condemns Iran’s ‘cruel’ rearrest of wildlife activist couple
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was in prison with Sepideh Kashani, who worked with husband Houman Jokar to save Asiatic cheetah Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has described the rearrest of two Iranian environmentalists, one of whom she met at Evin prison, as “unimaginably cruel and alarming”. Husband and wife Houman Jokar and Sepideh Kashani were arrested by the ministry of intelligence at their home on 1 July. No reason has been given and their whereabouts are unknown.
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UAE Fifa official 'solely' responsible for overturning Balogun ban
UAE Fifa official 'solely' responsible for overturning Balogun ban Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 07/13/2026 - 09:40 Mohammad al-Kamali made controversial World Cup ruling without asking 17 other members of disciplinary committee Folarin Balogun of the US is shown a red card by referee Raphael Claus, 1 July 2026 (Phil Noble/Reuters) Off An Emirati member of Fifa's disciplinary committee was "solely" responsible for overturning US footballer Folarin Balogun's red card ban, according to a report in the Times. Sent off during the Round of 32 game against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Balogun was due to be suspended for the US game against Belgium. But, following communication from US officials including President Donald Trump, Fifa reversed the decision, deploying its rarely invoked Article 27 of the Disciplinary Code.
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Plastic waste becomes major environmental challenge in Iran
Plastic waste has become a major environmental challenge in Iran, with poor enforcement of waste management regulations allowing single-use plastics to pollute natural areas and water resources, the country's environment chief said on Sunday.
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Explosions heard around Iran’s Bandar Abbas and Qashm Island
Explosions heard around Iran’s Bandar Abbas and Qashm Island Iran's Mehr news agency has reported that new blasts have been heard near the southern city of Bandar Abbas and Qashm Island on Monday. “Over the past few nights American terrorist forces have carried out attacks on the southern coastline of the country, which resulted in the martyrdom of a number of fishermen and defenders of the homeland,” the news report said. No civilian casualties or damage to infrastructure has been reported so far.
