Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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Who Gets a Seat in Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Security Order?

Saudi Arabia’s new Multinational Maritime Defence Alliance reveals tensions between geographic claims and political calculations over who will help secure the Red Sea, Bab al‑Mandeb and Gulf of Aden.

Wall Street futures steady after tech sell-off; Iran tensions and retail earnings weigh on market mood

U.S. stock futures were little changed after a sharp tech-led sell-off as investors digested signs of Middle East friction and awaited major retail earnings and Fed minutes.

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Wall Street futures steady after tech sell-off; Iran tensions and retail earnings weigh on market mood

U.S. stock futures were little changed after a sharp tech-led sell-off as investors digested signs of Middle East friction and awaited major retail earnings and Fed minutes.

Israel opens criminal probes into killings of Hind Rajab and Gaza paramedics

The Israeli military said it will open criminal investigations into the deaths of 5-year-old Hind Rajab and 15 Palestinian paramedics after reviews of troop conduct during the Gaza war.

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Wall Street futures steady after tech sell-off; Iran tensions and retail earnings weigh on market mood

U.S. stock futures were little changed after a sharp tech-led sell-off as investors digested signs of Middle East friction and awaited major retail earnings and Fed minutes.

Israel opens criminal probes into killings of Hind Rajab and Gaza paramedics

The Israeli military said it will open criminal investigations into the deaths of 5-year-old Hind Rajab and 15 Palestinian paramedics after reviews of troop conduct during the Gaza war.

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Six Arab federations — including Qatar and Morocco — publicly back FIFA president Gianni Infantino

Six national federations from the Arab world issued a joint statement of support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino amid fallout from his withdrawn plan to sell stakes in World Cup commercial rights.