
aljazeera.com
Iran clubs face Qatar and UAE sides at neutral venues in Champions Leaguehttps://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/18/iran-clubs-to-play-qatar-and-uae-champions-league-games-at-neutral-venues?traffic_source=rssFollowing the start of the US-Israel war on Iran, the first match of the Iranian league was played last week.Aug 18, 2026 3:14 PM
sports.yahoo.com
Iran clubs face Qatar and UAE sides at neutral venues in Champions Leaguehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/iran-clubs-face-qatar-uae-151417012.htmlFollowing the start of the US-Israel war on Iran, the first match of the Iranian league was played last week.Aug 18, 2026 3:14 PM

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Kushner touts unprecedented Iran contacts as Tehran denies Trump backchannelhttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/kushner-touts-unprecedented-iran-contacts-tehran-denies-trump-backchannelJared Kushner says U.S.-Iran communications are "more robust" than ever but accuses Iranian officials of trying to "trick" the U.S. with false concessions.Aug 18, 2026 2:26 PM
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Trump posts map labeling Strait of Hormuz 'new US territory' before announcing no talks with Iran plannedhttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi2gFBVV95cUxQVVFVNEphMXJ6eHY1UEpfa0FRU0Jvb0x5NTRsRGVudkVfaEI2djVxQ2haeDRFSmktdUFwTHlULXRubWRYVVVhRjVtSHZkeERKLWxZZkhubUhjWDlSTlFrZTZ1TEpsWENDVkJtSE9WOTFULUJLQ2hqdDFjbXM4S21HQ0F3d0hRM1Z0RHhYNVVkUHk2LWZmeTc5RmFlcUtxTXR6Q2VFNnA5Tm16Sk1BS05Nb1Bhb0Frcks5a1hBT2RFNkN1M1VKU1pKTk1CR2o5YUJhdHEyN28xbTJKQQ?oc=5Trump posts map labeling Strait of Hormuz 'new US territory' before announcing no talks with Iran planned New York PostAug 18, 2026 2:21 PM

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Nonprofit Production Waterwell Doubles Funding for Unseen Iran Grants to Artists Representing the Diaspora in Film, TV, Theater and Morehttps://variety.com/2026/biz/news/arian-moayed-unseen-iran-grants-waterwell-nimruz-1236836821/Nonprofit production venture Waterwell, co-founded by “Succession” player Arian Moayed, and nonprofit Nimruz has doubled the funding for their program of Unseen Iran Grants now in its second cycle. Funding for the grant program has grown to $100,000 to supporting 10 artists representing the Iranian diaspora with TV, film, theater and creative projects in other […]Aug 18, 2026 2:05 PM
sports.yahoo.com
Iranian clubs drawn with Qatar and UAE rivals at neutral sites in Asian Champions Leaguehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/iranian-clubs-drawn-qatar-uae-135129002.htmlIranian clubs were drawn against Qatari and United Arab Emirates opponents in the group stage of the AFC Champions League Elite on Tuesday despite the ongoing conflict in the region. Tehran's Esteghlal and Tabriz-based Tractor will face UAE sides Al Ain, Al Wasl and Shabab Al Ahli, and Qatari clubs Al Gharafa, Al Sadd and Al Shamal.Aug 18, 2026 1:51 PM
aljazeera.com
Qatar: Iran’s claim that Doha is holding missing pilots is a ‘media ploy’https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/18/qatar-irans-claim-that-doha-is-holding-missing-pilots-is-a-media-ploy?traffic_source=rssQatar says Iran’s claim it is holding missing aircrew is untrue and a “media ploy”, with Tehran yet to verify it.Aug 18, 2026 1:12 PM
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Trump orders military to reduce exercises with South Korea over refusal to help denuclearize Iranhttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-orders-military-to-reduce-exercises-with-south-korea-over-refusal-to-help-denuclearize-iran/President Trump ordered the U.S. military to significantly reduce exercises with South Korea after they refused to join efforts against Iran. Plus, Mr. Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, spoke with Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu about Gaza's future. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Ramy Inocencio report.Aug 18, 2026 12:47 PM
aljazeera.com
Qatar rejects Iran’s ‘false’ claims about missing pilotshttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/18/qatar-rejects-irans-false-claims-about-missing-pilots?traffic_source=rssMajed al-Ansari says the Iranian planes 'violated Qatar’s sovereignty' and were dealt with in accordance with the law.Aug 18, 2026 12:39 PM
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Iran wins medal, honorable mentions at Intl. Geography Olympiadhttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiowFBVV95cUxNejcteEhLZER0M1hQdUxwYzJFWjFhcTNtY3o0UWVNWmdzb1dwVU0yWkJMbHY5NVVGd1QtWHJmT2lCSHBreFlBdEJxbVNKMzBROGV4S3IxOHVRWVBJT2Y4Q3VUV09RZjZzd1YtcXY2MDE1Uy1EVnNwWElxNElBaS1MYVJVc2p0NXFyTUswQnQyUHZFaHZZank3OVRFdTB6aGllQXpz?oc=5Iran wins medal, honorable mentions at Intl. Geography Olympiad Tehran TimesAug 18, 2026 12:18 PM
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Bond Selloff Weakens Risk Appetite; Trump Takes Hard Line on Iran | Bloomberg Brief 08/18/2026https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-18/bloomberg-brief-08-18-2026-videoUS equity futures fall and long-dated bond yields rally as borrowing rates rise around the world amid concerns over inflation, government spending, and the AI bond binge pile up. President Trump says he’s not interested in extending the truce agreement with Iran. Katrina Dudley of Franklin Templeton discusses the global bond selloff. (Source: Bloomberg)Aug 18, 2026 12:08 PM
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What’s Next for US-Iran in Hormuz With Expired MOU?https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-18/what-s-next-for-us-iran-in-hormuz-with-expired-mou-videoUS President Donald Trump said he won’t try to revive a lapsed ceasefire deal with Iran, which gave the parties a 60-day window to negotiate a lasting peace deal. Col. Wayne Sanders (Ret.) of Bloomberg Intelligence examines what comes next after the expiry of the memorandum of understanding and with the Middle East conflict and control of the Strait of Hormuz stuck in limbo. (Source: Bloomberg)Aug 18, 2026 12:01 PM

forbes.com
Iran Says Hormuz Will Stay Shut Until U.S. Lifts Sanctions And Blockade—As Deadline Passes For Peace Dealhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2026/08/18/iran-says-hormuz-will-stay-shut-until-us-lifts-sanctions-and-blockade-as-deadline-passes-for-peace-deal/The 60-day deadline for the U.S. and Iran to end the war, as per a Memorandum of Understanding signed by Trump in June, expired on Monday.Aug 18, 2026 12:00 PM
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U.S. and Iran miss peace talks deadline. And, Alaska, Florida and Wyoming primarieshttps://www.npr.org/2026/08/18/g-s1-139072/up-first-newsletter-iran-south-korea-jared-kushner-florida-wyoming-alaska-primaries-luigi-mangioneThe U.S. and Iran missed a deadline to begin peace talks this week. The monthslong war has depleted U.S. resources. And, what to know about Alaska's U.S. Senate seat primary.Aug 18, 2026 11:40 AM

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Iran fails to strike deal with US as deadline passes and Trump calls for ‘white flag of surrender'https://www.foxnews.com/politics/iran-fails-strike-deal-us-deadline-passes-trump-calls-white-flag-surrenderTrump threatened to bomb Oman and demanded Iran's surrender as the 60-day ceasefire deadline expired with no deal over the Strait of Hormuz.Aug 18, 2026 11:32 AM

theguardian.com
Governments’ borrowing costs hit further multi-decade highs as US-Iran peace hopes fadehttps://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/18/governments-borrowing-costs-us-iran-bond-yields-trumpBond yields in US, UK, Germany France and Japan rise after ceasefire ends and Trump threatens to bomb OmanBusiness live – latest updatesGovernment borrowing costs continued to rise to levels not seen in decades on Tuesday, as hopes of an end to the US-Iran war faded.Concerns about the inflation outlook worsened after the ceasefire between Washington DC and Tehran ended on Monday night without an a...Aug 18, 2026 10:54 AM
latimes.com
War was supposed to crush Iran's 'Axis of Resistance.' Instead, it's bloodied but unbrokenhttps://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-08-18/war-has-left-irans-axis-of-resistance-bloodied-but-unbrokenThe U.S.-Israel campaign against Iran was billed as the final blow to Tehran's 'Axis of Resistance,' but the alliance though bloodied is unexpectedly resilient.Aug 18, 2026 10:00 AM

npr.org
War between U.S. and Iran shifts key resources away from Asiahttps://www.npr.org/2026/08/18/nx-s1-5935425/war-between-u-s-and-iran-shifts-key-resources-away-from-asiaThe U.S. focus on Iran has pivoted key resources away from another key geopolitical region -- Asia.Aug 18, 2026 8:40 AM
bloomberg.com
Tanker Stops in Hormuz as Iran Raises Efforts to Control Straithttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-18/tanker-stops-in-hormuz-as-iran-raises-efforts-to-control-straitA fuel tanker trying to enter the Persian Gulf has made an erratic series of turns and come to a halt near Iran’s Qeshm Island, as the country steps up efforts to control the Strait of Hormuz.Aug 18, 2026 7:17 AM

theguardian.com
UK pay growth slows as Iran war prompts cost of living squeezehttps://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/18/uk-pay-growth-ons-iran-war-cost-of-living-unemployment-rateUnemployment rate remained at 4.9% in the three months to the end of June, ONS figures showWage growth in the UK slowed in June as workers come under pressure from a renewed cost of living squeeze amid the economic impact from the Iran war, official figures show.Figures from the Office for National Statistics show average growth in total earnings, including bonuses, fell to 4.1% in the three month...Aug 18, 2026 6:34 AM