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Last week, about 70,000 people crossed the border from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, with most returning shortly after and a small portion seeking to stay and immigrate to Spain. Behind what appears to be a wave of migration lies a long-standing territorial conflict, with indications that the Moroccan government encouraged the infiltration to demonstrate control over the territory — a...

Three years after leaving a New York law firm to defend Donald Trump, Todd Blanche has been confirmed by the Senate as US Attorney General. Having successfully used delay tactics to protect the president from prison, Blanche has now declared war on "rogue judges" and is actively prosecuting political rivals, raising concerns about the independence of the Department of Justice.

Ynet exposed the evolution of the "nuclear statement" by IRGC commander Ahmad Vahidi - which was never actually said, but reached the Prime Minister's speech at Mount Herzl. The "Tehran Times" accused the "Israeli regime" of fabrications, and experts questioned the report's authenticity. Nevertheless, the false information managed to spread through American political circles.

The Jewish community in Iran leads a vibrant life with synagogues, educational institutions, and a representative in parliament, enjoying freedom of religion and full freedom of occupation. However, these freedoms are not free: they are granted in exchange for public support of the regime, which uses the community to prove it is not antisemitic. Dr. Tamar Eilam Gindin, an expert on Iran from the...

The war in Iran has forced the Pentagon to move ships and missiles from Europe and Asia to the Middle East, and the New York Times reports that there is growing concern in the West that removing weapons from these regions will influence the steps of Putin and Xi. Also: how the US administration intends to fill the shortages in weapons depots, and Ukraine's attempt to obtain interceptor missiles...

The Kosovo parliament descended into chaos as Prime Minister Albin Kurti failed to secure enough support to form a government, with the deadline for convening the legislature having passed. During the session, opposition MP Time Kadrijaj pelted the Prime Minister with eggs.

The US Chief of Staff states that military options are limited, while Iran threatens Saudi Arabia following a new defense pact. Biden's son reports that the President's cancer has spread to his bones. Progress is reported in the Eldar Dayan murder investigation, and Paytan Avishai Levi has died in an accident.

The mass breach into Ceuta exposed Brussels' open secret: Europe pays hundreds of millions to countries like Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, and Mauritania to stop migrants far from its territory. But now it turns out that these agreements have turned refugees into a strategic bargaining chip - and the entire continent vulnerable to constant extortion.

An American citizen who fell ill was evacuated from a research station on the frozen continent in an extraordinary operation and was safely transferred for medical care in New Zealand. The pilot who led the rescue operation: "The conditions were really at the limit of the capability - even of the most special aircraft."

Robert Gilman, a 32-year-old American imprisoned in Russia since 2022, has been transferred to a psychiatric hospital in a catatonic-like state and is receiving fluids through a tube. His family claims he was tortured and injected with mind-altering substances, and the US is calling on Moscow to release him for fear his fate will mirror that of Otto Warmbier.

MS NOW reported on a temporary agreement between Oman and Iran to open new shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz without Tehran collecting fees. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump estimated that the fighting is nearing its end, stating he does not believe the Iranians can continue for much longer.

While US President Donald Trump repeatedly threatens military action against Iran, CNN reported that he complained about leaks regarding the depletion of US ammunition stockpiles. The President dismissed these reports as "fake news," asserting that Washington possesses "enormous quantities" of munitions. The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament mocked the American leader's threats.

The US Senate Homeland Security Committee voted by a Republican majority to refer Dr. Anthony Fauci to the Department of Justice. The former head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases refused to answer questions regarding the COVID-19 crisis, invoking his Fifth Amendment rights.

Criminal organizations and guerrilla groups in Colombia are trying to send fighters to the Ukrainian front so they can learn to operate advanced explosive drones and use the knowledge against their country's army. After hundreds of aerial attacks and 15 soldiers killed, the government in Bogota is investing $1.6 billion in a "drone shield": "Security forces have completely lost their monopoly on...

The US President departed from the White House toward Andrews Air Force Base when a passenger plane was cleared for takeoff from Reagan National Airport in violation of safety protocols. The aircraft came into close proximity, though the FAA stated that Donald Trump's life was never in danger.

Abdul El-Sayed has secured victory in the Michigan Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate, defeating moderate Haley Stevens. President Donald Trump attacked the candidate, labeling him a 'communist loser,' and warned of the radicalization of the Democratic Party.

US President Donald Trump stated that an agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz is expected within 48 hours. Negotiations are ongoing, with final approval pending from the IRGC.

A senior official in the Azerbaijani President's office claims that Israel halted the initiative to recognize the events of 1915 as the "Armenian genocide" following diplomatic pressure from Baku.

The Iranian parliament has dismissed Ebrahim Rezai and Mahmoud Nabavian from their senior positions in the National Security Committee. Both officials were known for their vocal opposition to talks with Washington.

On Tuesday morning, Ukrainian drones hit targets in the Moscow and Tver regions and near St. Petersburg. At least six people were killed in strikes on Wildberries warehouses and other facilities.

The Pacific island nation of Nauru, a great friend of Israel, is trying to shed its colonial past and has officially changed its name. What will you call it from now on?

Conflicting statements from US President Donald Trump regarding a potential deal and threats from Iran are forcing Israelis to adjust their vacation plans. While some are canceling trips, others are choosing to ignore political volatility despite the ongoing stress and uncertainty.

Egypt's northern coast, once a symbol of luxury, is facing public backlash. Property owners are protesting against strict entry rules, high fees, and limited beach access, sparking a wider debate about foreign investment and the privatization of public spaces.

A tourist plane crashed in southern Peru while en route to view the Nazca Lines. Authorities confirmed that all 13 people on board perished in the accident.

A mass breach of 60,000 migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has shocked Europe and sparked a political crisis in Madrid. Witnesses report that Moroccan police encouraged migrants to cross the border.

US President Donald Trump has turned to the Supreme Court to demand restrictions on mail-in voting. This move is part of his broader efforts to reshape election rules ahead of the midterm elections.

Progressives love him for his populist economic messages, the Democratic establishment loves him because he avoids extreme statements: Senator Jon Ossoff from Georgia is young, photogenic, and Jewish, and his attitude toward Israel ranges from support to criticism. In the polls, he is already standing out as a "rockstar."

Firefighters are battling massive blazes in France amidst a 40-degree heat wave; while 60,000 evacuees have been allowed home, authorities warn the danger persists. In Spain, the Castellon fire remains out of control, and a new blaze has erupted in Zamora. Two firefighters have perished in Crete, and Turkey is managing 90 active fires, with evacuations underway in Antalya.

At least 1,500 death row inmates at Iran's Ghezel Hesar prison have been on a two-week hunger strike to protest a surge in executions. Some prisoners have sewn their lips shut, demanding international intervention against the regime's brutal crackdown.

Statements by local mayors threatening to arrest foreign leaders are nothing more than political theater with no legal basis. The US Constitution and international law guarantee absolute immunity to heads of state, and foreign policy remains exclusively under the authority of the federal government.

France and Spain are battling historic wildfires. In southwestern France, a fire creating its own weather system is within 15 km of Bordeaux. In Spain, the largest fire in the country's history has consumed 500,000 dunams, leading to a national state of emergency.

According to the Iranian Crown Prince, the Iranians whom the regime brutally suppressed "did not die so that a strait would remain open or for the sake of a nuclear deal. They died for freedom." The President of the World Jewish Congress, Sylvan Adams, gave him two mezuzahs - "one intended for the future Israeli embassy in Tehran, and the second for the future Iranian embassy in Jerusalem."

Far-right activist Laura Loomer, who previously justified the Russian invasion, visited Kyiv and interviewed President Volodymyr Zelensky. She admitted to being misled by Russian propaganda and expressed regret for her past rhetoric.

The US President has approved a historic agreement granting Saudi Arabia a civilian nuclear program, allowing for uranium enrichment on its territory with minimal oversight. According to Donald Trump, the deal is conditional upon Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords. Michal Yaari of Ben-Gurion University analyzes the implications for regional containment of Iran and the prospects for...

Trump calls bin Salman "my friend," but in March of this year, during a speech at an investment forum in Miami, the US President claimed that bin Salman "kisses my ass." Bin Salman remained silent and his advisors were ordered not to respond. After the visit of the presidents of Syria and Lebanon to the White House, Trump's advisors called Riyadh and ordered their counterparts to start planning...

President Volodymyr Zelensky reported strikes on vessels used for military cargo shipments related to Iran, as well as a warship. Tehran confirmed that one commercial vessel was damaged and a crew member killed, labeling the attack an "act of aggression that threatens to further expand the scope of the war."

Large-scale protests in India, led by the satirical "People's Cockroach Party," have achieved a major victory as Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned. The movement was sparked by a massive exam leak scandal that affected two million students and led to several suicides.

Russia is deeply mired in the war in Ukraine, suffering heavy casualties and facing economic strain. However, according to a strategic document by the Atlantic Council, Vladimir Putin is not stopping. The West fears he may attempt to break the stalemate by provoking a crisis on NATO territory to prove that the mutual defense clause is merely an illusion.

Three months after the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner was canceled due to a shooting, Donald Trump attended the renewed gala. The President shook hands with journalists he had previously sued and delivered a speech filled with biting jokes about his political opponents and the media.