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The debts of the National Iranian Oil Company reach about 82 billion dollars - more than twice the public budget. Sanctions did not stop exports, but the expensive evasion model deepened the debt and passed the cost to the public through inflation.

A new trend is changing the tourism industry: more and more members of the third generation are going on long and expensive vacations around the world. Increased life expectancy, free time in retirement, and the wealth they have accumulated allow them to invest huge sums in luxury travel.

Hengli, an industrial giant employing over 300,000 workers in China, serves as a lifeline for the Iranian regime amid heavy international sanctions.

40-year-old Carmine Agnello, grandson of the infamous mafia crime boss John Gotti, has entered prison after a long period of sentencing delays.

The extended deployment of the "Abraham Lincoln" is coming to an end amid controversy in the US over living conditions, the mental health of the sailors, and the growing burden on the Navy.

34-year-old Iryna Terek heads the largest private defense company in Ukraine, responsible for the UAVs and missiles striking targets across Russia.

Larry Montes, 46, from the Bronx, is accused of attacking worshippers and vandalizing a Manhattan synagogue. Despite his antisemitic outbursts during the incident, his aunt claims he suffers from severe mental illness and has an obsession with Judaism.

Dr. Jonathan Reiner, the cardiologist who accompanied former US Vice President Dick Cheney, addressed Donald Trump's health condition in an opinion piece he published. Among other things, he referred to instances where Trump appeared to struggle to stay awake at events.

According to a report by Erem News, based on Yemeni sources, Tehran has helped for years to turn the Houthis from a local force into an organization equipped with long-range missiles and UAVs, alongside smuggling networks and ties that extend beyond Yemen's borders.

According to a report in France, Bruno Foucher hosted women aged 20 to 30 at his residence in the Central African Republic, some of whom stayed overnight. The visits were defined as a security breach, and the ambassador admitted to having sexual relations with two of the women. The French Foreign Ministry confirmed that proceedings against him are ongoing.

The storm strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane and approached the Big Island with winds of about 120 km/h. Nearly 24,000 people were left without power, roads and airports were closed, and residents were evacuated to shelters. Up to 635 mm of rain may fall. If the hurricane's center makes landfall, it could be a historic hit for the island.

The most serious confrontation in years between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea sharpens regional fears regarding the weakening of American deterrence. The war with Iran has depleted Washington's essential weapons stockpiles, and its allies are wondering if it can contain Beijing. Simultaneously, Donald Trump is growing closer to Xi and closing consulates in Asia.

The chairman of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee in the Iranian parliament responded to the US President's statement that he intends to declare the Strait of Hormuz as American territory. Background: traffic in the shipping lane remains almost paralyzed, the UAE accuses Tehran of further attacks on vessels, and the stalemate between the sides continues.

With 294 dead and over 3,900 injured, rescue efforts continue in Colombia. The Israeli delegation is operating in the city of Cali, where a tragic story of triplet sisters has emerged: two sisters and their parents perished in the collapse, while Anna Maria survived.

IDF reservist Max Long set up an information booth about Israel on a Chicago campus when masked men ambushed him and his friend and attacked them. Long was left with a brain injury and his friend required surgeries. One of the attackers pleaded guilty to a hate crime and was sentenced to 600 days in prison, while his partner received a suspended sentence.

US allies in the region fear that the president is failing to bring an end to the war with Iran: "Washington is not enough."

The Jerusalem Municipality illuminated the Chords Bridge with the flags of Israel and India to mark 79 years of Indian independence, highlighting the strategic bond between the two nations.

Ahoo Daryaei, a young mother of two, stunned the world in 2024 when she undressed in protest against morality police at a Tehran university. An acquaintance has revealed the abuse she has endured: choking, forced hospitalization, threats against her family, and ongoing injections of psychiatric drugs. "It is the only way forward for her to avoid torture or execution."

A massive fire trapped a woman on the windowsill of an 11th-floor apartment in a high-rise building. Firefighters arriving at the scene discovered that their rescue ladder could not reach the height of the apartment. As the building structure began to collapse, the woman made a desperate leap into the rescue basket. Firefighters caught her at the last possible second, narrowly avoiding a tragedy.

The police accessed a mobile correspondence between the mother and her daughter, which strengthened the understanding that Liel Yaalomi knew of the mother's escape plan and joined it voluntarily. The mother and daughter deleted apps and performed actions on their phones intended to make them difficult to locate. They also used Gemini and asked questions that may be related to route planning.

A senior Iranian parliamentarian warns that the economy has shrunk by 3% and that continued deficit financing could lead to hyperinflation. At the same time, wage delays, strikes, and American pressure are deepening the crisis.

The Prime Minister's Office issued an unusual statement during the Sabbath, announcing that the terrorist organization intentionally used civilians as human shields at the military compound that was struck in order to falsely accuse Israel. Meanwhile, Lebanon reports seven dead in Ansar, the Lebanese Prime Minister condemned the action, and Hezbollah is threatening a response.

Europe is aging and needs immigrants, but struggles to integrate some of them. Data from Germany point to gaps regarding religion and law, while the right is strengthening and the debate over the continent's future is intensifying.

According to the army's statement, the pilots survived the crash of SU-24 aircraft during strike missions in March. At the same time, Tehran is criticizing Doha for not allowing them to make contact.

A Florida event hall canceled hosting a political conference due to the participation of American-Palestinian Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib. The storm illustrates the deepening rift within the Democratic Party over US-Israel relations.

In late July last year, a 51-year-old resident, while intoxicated, approached a Jewish caretaker following a dispute with another tenant and called him a "Jewish terrorist." Before fleeing, he continued to abuse the caretaker, later returning to stab him in the back. "There is no place for such violence in our communities," the prosecutor stated.

The war against Iran has exposed heavy pressure on US interceptor stockpiles: arms giants are trying to produce cheaper and faster missiles, alongside integrating small companies that offer low-cost alternatives. Lockheed and Boeing are already presenting budget-friendly solutions.

A French tourist who was staying with an Israeli tourist at a hostel in Australia is suspected of attacking him with a knife. According to the details, the Frenchman began to hug him defiantly and at a certain stage pulled out a 20-centimeter knife. In a WhatsApp message that preceded the incident, the attacker wrote to his friends: "The next time I see him at the hostel, maybe we will go to a...

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf admits to maintaining direct contact with Hezbollah operatives on the front lines in Lebanon. The statement comes despite Lebanese efforts to curb Iranian influence, amid ongoing clashes in the Ali-Taher area.

The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia was vandalized once again with an antisemitic message — about a year after it was attacked twice in one week.

A 25-year-old French national was arrested in Australia on suspicion of threatening an Israeli backpacker with a knife after discovering he had served in the IDF. The prosecution alleged an antisemitic motive, and the court remanded him in custody.

An extreme heatwave caused approximately 16,000 excess deaths in Europe within a week. In Belgium, severe failures were exposed: elderly people died in sweltering homes, emergency rooms operated without air conditioning, and emergency lines struggled to cope with the load.

The victory of Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan primaries, alongside other successes of the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, proves that the far-left is no longer just on the margins. From abolishing the police and the Senate to stopping security aid to Israel, the rising movement is forcing a new agenda on the party leadership, deepening the rift with Jewish voters and donors.

Chief Superintendent Walter Kogan, the Israel Police representative in South America, located Meli and Liel Yahalomi on a bus. After confirming no crime had been committed, he ordered their release, and the officer quickly became a viral sensation on social media.

The phone of the mother accused of murdering her three children revealed personal notes, searches about psychosis, hallucinations, and suicide, and hesitation to start a new medication treatment. The day before the children's murder, she wrote that prescription drugs had "stolen" her life from her.

Five years after returning to power in Afghanistan, the Taliban is celebrating in Kabul and projecting stability. However, threats on the ground are growing: conflict with Pakistan, insurgent attacks, hunger, unemployment, and international isolation.

"The president of the rich" is again under fire for arrogance and detachment from his people: while France is dealing with giant fires, Emmanuel Macron published a picture of himself on a jet ski and sparked the anger of the French.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the UAE are investing billions in Africa, taking over ports, and expanding their military presence. The goal: minerals, shipping routes, and influence over one of the most important arenas in the world.

Iran announced it has not yet decided to resume negotiations with the US, clarifying that back-channel messages do not constitute a dialogue. Tehran also set conditions for opening the Strait of Hormuz, dismissing Trump's territorial claims as "fantasies."

The mother and daughter planned the escape for a month, covered their tracks, and deleted location data, according to an Israel Police investigation. A source familiar with the details told N12: the debt amount is not high, the motive is still unknown. During the journey, Meli called the consulate in Vienna, but the call was not answered.