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Incitement, calls for murder, and threats: Ahmad Hassoun, the former Grand Mufti of the Assad regime, has been sentenced to life imprisonment in Syria. Ten other senior officials of the ousted president have been put on trial, including the president himself. Lebanon has extradited a former senior military official to Syria — the date for his trial has not yet been set.

The large naval exercise planned for next month was cancelled after the Americans announced that the war in Iran is limiting the availability of forces. The decision comes just a week after Trump ordered a significant reduction in another joint exercise, which he called "hostile" toward North Korea and mentioned his good relations with Kim Jong Un.

Brazil was shaken when it was revealed that Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira managed for 14 months to make a kind-hearted couple think she was a little girl who survived abuse, host her in their home, provide her with toys, and throw her a birthday party. She adopted baby talk and used pacifiers until she was exposed. Now she is going to prison for “emotional kidnapping.”

The Baghdad government arrested several figures in the umbrella organization of Shiite militias "Hashd al-Shaabi" as part of an attempt to centralize weapons in the hands of the state. The arrests took place a few days after the arrest and release of a senior militia official named Abbas al-Yaqubi.

Iran's state television broadcast a threatening segment against Barron Trump, son of US President Donald Trump. The report featured attempts to track his movements and associates, alongside an announced $10 million bounty on his head.

A viral video on X shows three men in work gear emerging from a manhole in the heart of Manhattan. The incident has sparked public concern and launched a police investigation.

Estimates are growing that Vladimir Putin is expected to order a massive mobilization. Russia has conducted large-scale readiness exercises ahead of a potential widespread draft, which would be highly unpopular. Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelensky is facing a severe political crisis.

After striking 24 facilities of Wildberries, known as the "Russian Amazon," Ukraine has declared the e-commerce giant Ozon its next target. Since Saturday, drone strikes have hit 6 of the company's warehouses, causing shares to plummet by 12%. Putin warned that Ukraine has opened a "Pandora's box" and vowed retaliation against sensitive Ukrainian economic sectors.

The dollar exchange rate in Iran has neared the two million rials mark, signaling a severe devaluation of the national currency. This trend is destabilizing the economy, forcing businesses and households to adapt to rising costs.

After months of military strikes, the US President returns to the "maximum pressure" policy and identifies Tehran's weak point: the economy. With 66% inflation and an 86% drop in oil exports, the Iranian regime is facing a deep crisis.

Nick Bougas, the American cartoonist and filmmaker who operated under the pen name A. Wyatt Mann and created racist and antisemitic illustrations that became symbols of hate online, has died at 71. His associates confirmed that Bougas was behind the cartoons, even though he himself never publicly admitted it.

The Syrian Foreign Minister met with an Israeli delegation mediated by the US and Jordan. Meanwhile, the IDF continues operations in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.

Official reports disclosed in the United States show an unprecedented volume of transactions in just one month. These are the companies that caught the attention of the U.S. President.

Against the backdrop of growing tension between Israel and Turkey, Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis warned Ankara that any attempt to infringe upon Greek sovereign rights will be met with all available means, adding that Athens is fully prepared for any scenario.

Reports that Benjamin Netanyahu's office vetoed a Turkish foothold near the border are infuriating the establishment in Ankara. A former senior naval officer accuses Israel of systematically dismantling the Assad army and calls for the deployment of game-changing weapons.

The boat of two Mexican fishermen sank within minutes, leaving them drifting in the Pacific Ocean without food or water. They improvised a raft from a cooler and empty fuel tanks and were located after signaling a rescue plane by waving a piece of cloth. After more than 100 hours of survival, one of them declared he is retiring from fishing.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent published a special column in the Financial Times tonight, in which he announced the launch of an unprecedented economic campaign against the regime in Tehran. Bessent sent a sharp warning to countries and financial institutions that turn a blind eye and allow the flow of funds to Iran. The message from the Trump administration is clear: severing ties will lead...

A 12-year-old girl from North Carolina was kidnapped in the middle of the night by her friend's uncle, who forced her to walk for hours in a wooded area. She took advantage of a moment of inattention, fled barefoot to the main road and whispered to a driver who stopped to help her: 'I was kidnapped'. The armed 38-year-old suspect was captured after an extensive manhunt and a bail of 2.5 million...

Clement Vandenkerckhove, a 26-year-old car salesman, was officially recognized as the son of Prince Laurent following a DNA test and a discreet procedure at the city hall. He was born from an affair the prince had with a local actress in the nineties, before his marriage. The young man will now receive the title of "prince" and a share of the inheritance, but will not be included in the line of...

Allison Rachmani (40), a mother of four and a well-known teacher from the Five Towns Jewish community, died after her car sank into a swimming pool in a backyard. Investigators estimate that she suffered a sudden medical event that caused her to lose control of the steering wheel. At her funeral, her husband tearfully eulogized her and called her an "Eshet Chayil" (Woman of Valor): "I cannot...

After causing a stir, Tom Burke explains that his remarks about the UN were intended only to describe a historical reality. He emphasizes that the US is not negotiating with Hezbollah but only with the Lebanese government, and that the key question is how the terrorist organization will be disarmed without direct involvement from Tehran.

A 42-year-old Israeli tourist was arrested at Paphos Airport after two rounds of ammunition were found in his backpack. Within a few hours, he appeared before a judge and was ordered to pay a 600-euro fine.

Less than a month after an attack that claimed the lives of five soldiers, over fifty explosions and arson incidents occurred in Thailand's Narathiwat province. Two women were injured, one seriously. A night curfew has been imposed as the government continues to pursue peace talks.

A mountain of trash collapsed on Sunday in Conakry, the capital of Guinea, resulting in at least 22 deaths. Despite official evacuation orders due to the risk of collapse, many residents remained in their homes when the disaster occurred.

A medical delegation from Israel and discharged soldiers provided medical care and assistance to children in a distressed neighborhood in Panama City. The Foreign Minister of Panama and the local Minister of Health arrived to express their gratitude: "This is diplomacy that reaches people and improves the lives of the residents."

The Donald Trump administration is expected to announce an unprecedented wave of sanctions designed to isolate Iran almost completely from global trade. The move includes maximum tightening of the naval blockade, a plan for American control of the Strait of Hormuz, and sanctions on companies and countries that trade with Tehran. At the same time, the US is working to seize the assets of the...

Iran has been dealing with a struggle over women's modesty for years, but the situation appears to be worsening. While the regime has been occupied with the Israeli and American air forces over the last six months, the Islamic Republic has done almost nothing about the growing number of women openly refusing to wear a hijab.

A court in the United States ruled a heavy financial penalty against The New York Times, after it turned out that it had accused an innocent basketball player of being present at a deadly crime scene.

Jared Kushner met secretly with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, amid the possibility that Democrats will take control of the House. The two explored future cooperation, despite the sharp exchange of blows between Jeffries and Trump.

Western intelligence officials claim that Russia is using local criminals to carry out arson and sabotage at arms factories in Europe, in an attempt to disrupt supplies to Ukraine and test how far they can go without dragging NATO into a direct confrontation.

Donald Trump has gained about 10 kilograms since his last campaign and currently weighs about 108 kg, less than a kilogram away from the definition of obesity. Doctors warn of the risks, while the White House emphasizes that the 80-year-old president is in "excellent health."

In the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas, they are working around the clock to bring grain and medicine into the country, but residents have no way to purchase basic products. Iranian officials continue to deny the economic crisis: "The situation is under control." At the same time, there are reports of a 150% increase in meat prices.

The President of Ukraine rejected the call to hold elections during the war and warned of internal division. The remarks come after former Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov called for returning the country to a democratic path.

As relations between Syria and Israel escalate, the situation for the Druze community in Syria is deteriorating. On Sunday, demonstrators blocked the road connecting Damascus to the Druze region of As-Suwayda, preventing students from reaching their examination centers.

In Israel, there is a lack of trust in the American envoy Berk, and if there is a diplomatic actor that enjoys the trust of both countries, it is Azerbaijan, which has already initiated a direct dialogue that led to a coordination mechanism in Syria. An Azerbaijani source: "Both you and Turkey are our friends. It is important to lower the tension immediately."

Faith Tankley took off from Florida on her way to the Bahamas to pick up her parents in the family plane, when a chain of malfunctions occurred: the landing gear broke and the right engine failed. Fearing a fire during a belly landing on a hard runway, she turned toward the sea, maneuvered between buildings and paddleboarders, and performed a smooth water landing.

Natalie Harp's letters to the US President reveal the depth of the unusual bond between the two. Harp wrote that she is jealous of women who just "talk to you and look pretty."

Iran's Oil Minister announced the discovery of a large gas reservoir in Fars province, estimated to contain over 212.4 billion cubic meters of natural gas. Authorities described the find as a strategic asset for the country.

The Russian ambassador to Israel arrived at the Alexander Courtyard in the Old City with a large delegation, days after claiming that "only legal procedures need to be completed" to transfer the historic site to Moscow. In Israel, it is emphasized that no decision has yet been made. The Ukrainian nuns who operate the place: "Russian clergy have already asked us 'when are you leaving?'"

A powerful explosive device led to the liquidation of the senior officer who defected from Ukraine. Russia arrested a seemingly innocent citizen, who was said to have "had many plans for the future." Acquaintances revealed that she had recently begun to change - and had dramatically turned against Russia.