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- 1US intelligence says Saudi Arabia has not ruled out nuclear weapons●US intelligence warns Saudi Arabia has not ruled out nuclear weapons
US intelligence agencies have assessed that Saudi Arabia has not ruled out acquiring nuclear weapons, according to a report flagged by Ynetnews. The warning underscores lingering concerns in Washington about Riyadh's nuclear ambitions, particularly as regional tensions persist and Iran's nuclear program remains a central security issue for Gulf states.
- 2UN blacklists major Israeli firms over settlement ties●UN adds major Israeli companies to ‘blacklist’ over settlement ties
The United Nations has added several major Israeli companies to a blacklist of firms linked to Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. The move, reported by Israeli outlet Ynetnews, places businesses operating in or connected to settlements on a list long criticized by Israel and welcomed by Palestinian advocacy groups. It marks a significant escalation in UN scrutiny of corporate involvement in the settlements.
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Ynetnews reports that empty seats at the United Nations are being read as an economic warning sign for Israel. The argument is that Israel's growing diplomatic isolation, reflected in absent delegates and reduced engagement at the UN, could translate into tangible economic costs, from trade and investment to international standing. The piece frames diplomatic boycotts and disengagement not just as political matters but as signals investors and partners may act upon.