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September 7, 2026 Bloomberg World

UK’s Burnham risks Trump backlash over new sanctions on Israel

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is preparing to impose new sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, a move that could further strain relations with U.S. President Donald Trump. According to Bloomberg,…

September 1, 2026 BBC World

Israel vows retaliation over potential UK sanctions

Israel has warned Britain it will retaliate if the UK imposes sanctions over plans to expand Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar told Israeli news website Ynet, “If Britain…

August 26, 2026 New York Times Notes, World

Iran may have little to lose as US intensifies economic squeeze

Iran may have little to lose as the United States intensifies efforts to squeeze its economy through sweeping new sanctions targeting vital revenue channels. According to The New York Times, Tehran says it has…