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Israel's Ambassador to Australia, Dr. Hillel Newman, was summoned to the Australian Foreign Ministry following the Israeli Military Advocate General's decision not to open criminal proceedings regarding the deaths of World Central Kitchen staff in Gaza. Ambassador Newman defended the findings of the Israeli investigation.

Satellite images show an up-to-date picture of China's progress in building an artificial island in the South China Sea, which is expected to serve as Beijing's largest base in the Paracel Islands area.

Indian Major General (Ret.) Gagan Deep Bakshi has issued a sharp critique of Israel, stating that New Delhi will not sacrifice its interests regarding Iran. He also expressed concern over the formation of a "Sunni NATO" and the nuclear arsenal of Pakistan.

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Donald Trump is increasing economic pressure on Iran, preferring this approach over a military confrontation at this time. Analysts Yaki Dayan and Avner Vilan suggest this strategy may burden Tehran, while simultaneously warning of Turkey's growing influence in the region.

Against the backdrop of Donald Trump's attempts to get closer to Kim Jong Un and the reduction of exercises with Seoul, the answer comes from Pyongyang: the leader's sister rejects the American gesture with contempt and denies any connection with Washington.

The strange connection we didn't know happened: In 1986, CIA officials approached Steve Jobs with a secret deal that gave NeXT, the company he owned, critical financial oxygen - and helped pave the way for his comeback at Apple and the system from which the iPhone grew.

Syrian Foreign Minister Asad al-Shaibani claimed that the Turkish army is not establishing a military foothold in the country: "Ongoing military cooperation in the fields of training and exchange of expertise only."

Dr. Eric Davis, an astrophysicist who worked for decades with the Pentagon's UFO program, claims that the US government is hiding the remains of no fewer than four different alien species that crashed on Earth.

Former CIA agent John Kiriakou harshly criticized Israel and AIPAC, claiming that Jerusalem is trying to silence critics in the US and dragged Donald Trump into a war, warning: "You have lost the American public, you have lost the American military."

Moscow and Kyiv carried out another phase of prisoner exchange, with each side releasing 103 soldiers, mediated by the UAE. The deal joins a series of previous exchanges that have become one of the few coordination channels remaining open between the countries.

During five rounds of talks with the opposition, Delcy Rodriguez's government did not raise the demand for the release of the former president, who is imprisoned in the US and facing drug trafficking charges. The opposition claims that Maduro "simply does not exist at the negotiating table."

At least 30 Palestinians were arrested overnight across the West Bank, according to the Palestinian Prisoners' Club. Simultaneously, police arrested the Minister for Jerusalem Affairs, Ashraf al-Awar, in Silwan following a home search.

The disciplinary court voted by a majority to remove Alfredo Lopez, who served as head of Federal Court No. 4 in the coastal city of Mar del Plata, following a series of repeated antisemitic statements and attacks.

Anti-corruption agencies in Ukraine are conducting a major operation against a "criminal organization" allegedly involving members of parliament and senior officials in the President's Office. The names of the suspects and the details of the offenses have not yet been disclosed, against the backdrop of a series of scandals affecting the circle of President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Tony Greenstein, one of the founders of the "Palestine Solidarity Campaign" in the UK, is accused of calling for support for the "Gaza ghetto uprising" and encouraging the public to welcome the attack in three posts published on the X network on October 7, 2023.

Iranian TV presenter Maryam Qasemi called on viewers to donate money for a reward to anyone who assassinates the US President. According to her, 81 million tomans have been collected so far, an amount equivalent to about $435.

Darlin Graham, who was appointed to fill her brother Lindsey Graham's seat in the Senate and enjoys the support of Donald Trump, admitted during a debate that she is "not so up to date on national security." The audience reacted with boos, and her rival used the moment to attack her lack of experience.

The Florida primaries strengthened candidates identified with Donald Trump and defeated two Republican candidates who stood out for their antisemitic remarks. At the same time, a surprise was recorded on the left, as Democrat Angie Nixon won the race for the Senate.

Natalie Harp, Trump's personal aide, accompanies him almost everywhere and is considered one of the figures closest to him in the White House. Now her brother tells of a rift between them and claims that her connection with the president has become an "unhealthy obsession."

Six months into the war, President Trump finds that Iran's most lethal weapon is the price of fuel. With poll numbers falling and his party panicking ahead of the midterm elections, the president is desperately seeking a victory to end the conflict.

FBI data reveals that 2025 was the third-worst year for anti-Jewish hate crimes: 1,528 incidents were directed against Jews, alongside assaults, murders, and hundreds of threats - a 21.2% decrease compared to 2024, but still an abnormal level.

The Trump administration has imposed sanctions against the President of the International Criminal Court, Tomoko Akane, escalating the confrontation with the institution. The move includes asset freezes and financial restrictions against the backdrop of arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant, as well as investigations into the US military.

The Iranian-backed militia in Yemen threatens to shut down operations in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait area, a critical transit point for global maritime trade.

Greece has failed in its attempt to lure leading scientists back to their homeland following the trauma of the economic crisis. This comes after about half a million people left the country during the economic crisis that broke out in Greece in 2008.

Waseem Badia al-Assad, cousin of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, received a death sentence for murder, torture, and crimes committed during the civil war. He is in custody in Syria and was present in the courtroom during the sentencing, which was broadcast live.

The Russian president's visit to Iturup, one of the four islands Tokyo demands be returned, sparked an exchange of protests between the countries. Japan criticized the move, Moscow summoned the ambassador, and Sergey Lavrov accused Tokyo of having "crossed the line of good taste."

A fraud and medical malpractice case is shaking the fertility industry in Northern Cyprus. The case involves at least 30 children born from mismatched donor material.

Senator Jon Ossoff from Georgia has opened a front against Donald Trump and his close personal aide, Natalie Harp. According to him, the US President "does not want to do the job; he only wants to build his ballroom and travel."

An investigation published in the British 'Telegraph' deals with one of the central goals of the Islamic defense alliance, of which Saudi Arabia is a key member.

Internet personality Dan Bilzerian launched an antisemitic campaign against Congressman Randy Fine, using slurs and Nazi-era rhetoric. The video included a provocative question: "Should we re-examine the views of the Austrian painter?"

Liberal Party chair Simona Mohamsson arrived at a studio in Sweden wearing a Star of David pendant. She later shared the moving reason behind it.

From YouTube and Spotify to X and Apple Music, low-quality AI content is flooding the web on a massive scale. Now, tech giants are deleting millions of items, attempting to curb a phenomenon they themselves helped create.

A military plane, a "personal" visit, and unusual involvement in campaigns: Pete Hegseth's recent moves are raising one question in the US – what exactly is he planning for the day after Trump?

The presidents of Turkey and the United States spoke tonight. Erdogan returned to attacking Israel, while Donald Trump provided support for a move that raises particular concerns on the Israeli side.

A new study by the ADL's Center for Combating Antisemitism reveals that an organized network of lecturers at leading US universities has turned classrooms into a scene of antisemitic abuse.

Donald Trump's tariff policy is increasing uncertainty: German investments in the USA have plummeted to a three-year low, but companies already operating in the country continue to reinvest their profits.

A council meeting in one of Turkey's cities turned into a brawl following a dispute over the vote count in the deputy mayor election. After four rounds of voting, the candidate from Erdogan's party won, and control of the municipality passed to the ruling party.

Ankara seeks to include Egypt in a new defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, but Cairo is leveraging this rapprochement to promote investments, a Turkish industrial zone in the Suez Canal, and an increase in bilateral trade to $15 billion.

The FDA has elevated the recall of 1.6 million egg cartons to the highest severity level due to salmonella contamination concerns. The products were pulled from shelves across several US states and major retail chains.