Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a lighthearted video from a Jerusalem cafe on Sunday, directly countering widespread rumors on Iranian state media and online platforms that he had been killed or seriously injured.
Iran's ambassador to Riyadh tells Reuters that ties with Gulf Arab neighbors need reassessment in light of the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict, while firmly denying Iranian involvement in attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure.
Two brothers in France are under formal investigation for allegedly planning a deadly antisemitic attack, authorities said, as security concerns for Jewish communities rise globally.
Voters in Kazakhstan have backed a package of constitutional amendments in a nationwide referendum, according to preliminary exit poll data reported by local media. The reforms, championed by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, are framed as a move to decentralize power and strengthen parliamentary governance.
A Palestinian family's late-night drive after Ramadan prayers ended in tragedy when Israeli soldiers opened fire on their vehicle in the occupied West Bank, killing four, including children aged five and seven. The military said forces felt 'threatened,' amid a sharp rise in deadly incidents across the territory.
Mohommad Nazeer Paktyawal, a 41-year-old Afghan asylum seeker and former U.S. military ally, died less than 24 hours after being detained by immigration authorities in Texas, raising urgent questions about detention conditions and the treatment of evacuated allies.
The reopening of the Haji Omeran crossing has allowed a desperate flow of Iranian civilians into northern Iraq, seeking relief from wartime inflation, communication blackouts, and security fears, underscoring the deepening humanitarian strain within Iran.
As military strikes continue, Tehran is launching a calculated campaign against the civilian infrastructure underpinning the Gulf's global trade and finance hubs, forcing a stark reassessment of regional security and the future of globalization.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's condemnation of an author linked to his wife's freelance illustration has drawn fire from progressive allies, highlighting tensions over Palestine discourse and perceived political double standards.
Tens of thousands gathered in Budapest for rival rallies led by Prime Minister Viktor Orban and challenger Peter Magyar, each accusing the other of foreign interference ahead of Hungary's pivotal April elections.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul expressed skepticism about proposals to extend the EU's Aspides naval mission to the Strait of Hormuz, questioning the effectiveness of the current Red Sea operation in securing commercial shipping lanes.
The Israel Defense Forces identifies the brother of the Michigan synagogue attack suspect as a Hezbollah commander killed in an airstrike, revealing family ties to the militant group as the FBI investigates the domestic incident.
As the US-led military campaign against Iran enters its third week, the resulting energy price surge is exposing deep vulnerabilities in Western economies. While American military dominance is clear, the strategic vacuum and economic fallout may inadvertently strengthen the political hand of green transition advocates like Britain's Ed Miliband, despite the severe costs to industry and consumers.
A prolonged conflict involving Iran could trigger GDP contractions of up to 14% in Qatar and Kuwait, according to Goldman Sachs analysis, marking the region's most severe economic downturn since the 1990-91 Gulf War.
Israeli military reveals the assailant in last week's Michigan synagogue attack was the brother of a Hezbollah commander killed in an airstrike, highlighting potential international ripple effects of the Middle East conflict.
Escalating hostilities have led to widespread flight cancellations across the Middle East, leaving U.S. citizens stranded and prompting urgent State Department advisories against travel to several Gulf nations.
As heavy storms lash Lebanon, hundreds of thousands displaced by recent hostilities face desperate conditions, with many sheltering in trucks, under trees, or in the open as formal shelters overflow.
A heartwarming viral story claiming multiple celebrities bought a home for an 85-year-old former caregiver is false. Fact-checkers trace the widespread hoax to a network of pages operating from Vietnam, part of a trend of AI-generated celebrity fiction.
President Michael Randrianirina has named Mamitiana Rajaonarison as Madagascar's new prime minister, following the abrupt dismissal of the previous government earlier this week.
Voters across France cast ballots in municipal elections on Sunday, with results scrutinized for signals about the surging popularity of the far-right National Rally and the resilience of traditional parties less than a year before the next presidential contest.
