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The drones were used extensively in the Strait of Hormuz area. The cost of a single unit reaches tens of millions of dollars, and the total damage exceeds $1.3 billion. Due to their low speed and altitude, these drones have become relatively easy targets.

At least four people have died in widespread flooding that struck Chiba Prefecture. More than 360 millimeters of rain fell within 24 hours, causing severe transport disruptions and power outages. About 7,000 passengers were stranded at Narita Airport due to blocked roads and railways.

In an interview with Fox News, the US Vice President clarified that the administration's approach focuses on economic pressure on Iran, with the ultimate goal of "keeping oil and gas cheap for Americans." Trump has imposed tariffs on drone imports deemed "sensitive to national security" and ordered a return to steam catapults on aircraft carriers, a move expected to cost the Navy billions of...

Following the directive of Benjamin Netanyahu, the "Brit Re'im" mission — a joint rescue and humanitarian aid delegation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the IDF, and the Ministry of Defense — is expected to take off for Colombia. Upon landing, the mission will immediately begin rescue tasks and humanitarian aid operations, including the distribution of food and water packages to earthquake...

Volodymyr Zelensky warns that Ukraine's stockpile of interceptor missiles has dwindled significantly while Russia intensifies ballistic missile strikes. He is urging the USA to sell Kyiv a portion of its Patriot stockpile, stating that 5% would help survive the winter, while 10% would allow for full interception capabilities.

The US administration has learned that MADA invested millions of dollars, raised from American Jews, in purchasing European-made ambulances. A senior administration official stated: 'Using American money for purchases from European countries that hate Israel is an unacceptable act.'

Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is expected to plead guilty tomorrow in federal court. The move could cancel the federal trial, but simultaneously complicate or derail the state murder trial scheduled for next month.

Jared Kushner, son-in-law and former advisor to US President Donald Trump and considered one of the architects of the Abraham Accords, published a post on Thursday marking six years since the diplomatic initiative that changed relations between Israel and Arab countries in the region, expressing optimism regarding the possibility of further diplomatic breakthroughs.

The American media industry is in an uproar: against the backdrop of legal difficulties in the merger deal between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, reports have spread that CNN is for sale. Network correspondent Brian Stelter rejected the claims, stating there is "zero truth" in the rumors.

It has come to the attention of N12 that El Al is forced to cancel the launch of its direct route to Hanoi, Vietnam. Israeli security officials stated that they could not grant the necessary permits to operate the route. This is not related to a specific security incident or a travel warning, but rather to the approval of Israeli security procedures at the airport.

Extreme heat and drought are triggering massive wildfires across Europe. The continent is grappling with record-breaking temperatures that are threatening infrastructure and public safety.

Two international prediction platforms place Gadi Eizenkot with a gap of more than 20 points over Benjamin Netanyahu in the race for Prime Minister. On Polymarket he stands at 53% and on Kalshi at 54%, with tens of millions of dollars already invested.

Jared Kushner, who was one of the key architects of the Abraham Accords, criticized those who previously claimed such a step was impossible: "For too long the region was trapped in old ideas." He further stated: "There are opportunities for a breakthrough today."

Lebanon becomes the first Arab country to abolish the death penalty. Palestinian students at Columbia sue the university for discrimination. And the British infrastructure project that surrendered to the struggle of Harry Potter fans. Global Zoom.

According to a report cited by the Tasnim agency, Tehran has conveyed firm messages to Damascus and regional countries in an attempt to prevent Syrian intervention in Lebanon against Hezbollah. The warning was conveyed via Turkey and included a threat that such a move would lead to a broad regional conflict on Syrian soil - and would include strikes on "strategic sites."

A powerful explosion occurred at an ammunition manufacturing plant in the town of Colleferro, about 40 km southeast of Rome. According to authorities, the fire that preceded the explosion broke out in a department where gunpowder compression is carried out. No casualties were reported.

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), one of the world's busiest aviation hubs, plans to install dedicated facilities in its restrooms to allow Muslim passengers to perform ritual ablutions before prayer, as reported by Fox News.

The political system in Poland is in turmoil ahead of next year's elections: Grzegorz Braun, remembered for extinguishing a Hanukkiah with a fire extinguisher, may become a kingmaker following a split on the right that saw 40 MPs leave the Law and Justice party.

A senior US official told Walla that Washington condemns violence by any party and views stability in the West Bank as a security interest of Israel. The remarks come after Ambassador Mike Huckabee called the Jewish rioters in Qusra "Israeli terrorists" and their actions a "terrible act of terror."

Robert Shagaev, a former Ukrainian submarine commander who defected to Russia in 2014, was killed in an explosion in Sevastopol. Meanwhile, Ukraine continues its long-range strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, and Vladimir Putin's visit to the Kuril Islands has triggered a diplomatic crisis with Japan.

On the night of the great massacre of protesters in Iran, Farid Ramezani was murdered. Security forces identified a tattoo of the Shah on him, shot him at close range, and mutilated his body. A photojournalist who documented the protests and attacks in Iran was sentenced to 15 years in prison.

President Trump's security drill turns out to be a minor detail in Putin's preparations. Not just swapping planes, but a private train, mysterious stations, identical offices, and network shutdowns. "Putin's public image is a lie."

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has decided to exclude Democratic members of Congress from classified briefings, a move that could jeopardize the approval of the defense budget.

A tweet by Nawaf Salam, Prime Minister of Lebanon, condemning IDF activity in the south of the country, was mysteriously deleted from his X account. Salam announced that an outside party managed to infiltrate his account, after which he published the original tweet again.

Security cameras captured the moment a hospital building collapsed on patients in Cali, Colombia. A woman was rescued alive 36 hours after the quake. The death toll has risen to 265, with hundreds still missing.

According to a report in a newspaper affiliated with Hezbollah, the Houthis began shelling Saudi weapons depots in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait area. The bombings began after they received information about Saudi Arabia's preparations for an attack against them, in coordination with the USA and the UK.

Hackers suspected of being linked to the Chinese government deployed autonomous artificial intelligence agents that breached government systems in Taiwan. The agents identified vulnerabilities and extracted approximately 2,500 sensitive records before the Israeli company Dream detected the breach.

An editorial in the New York Post attacks the housing policy of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, arguing that rent regulation and barriers to new construction are reducing the supply of apartments and driving up rents in the free market.

Turkish authorities have launched a series of raids at 123 locations against a network suspected of laundering approximately $2.1 billion. 30 suspects have already been arrested, and the investigation is examining a money trail that reports link to "Israeli financial networks."

A report by UN Women reveals the dire situation of women living under the Taliban. Half of the women who responded to a survey claimed they leave their homes twice a month or less. Only 7% of women in the country are employed, and for many who are left without family, this is a critical situation.

A major real estate project by Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump in Albania is facing significant challenges. It has been revealed that the land was purchased from an international drug baron suspected of stealing it from local residents. Authorities have frozen $120 million, while mass protests continue across the country.

The President is attempting to project that the Strait of Hormuz is under American control, yet on the ground, very few ships dare to traverse it.

The stock has seen declines and gains since the morning hours, while a gag order has been placed on the investigation into the disappearance of Meli and Liel Yaalomi. The bank clarifies after an inspection: "No findings were found indicating any unusual activity regarding the bank's funds or assets."

New York Magazine has dedicated an article to the Arab culture that has become a prominent phenomenon in New York since October 7. The author describes a "Middle Eastern enclave" with hipsters in keffiyehs, themed parties, and cafes where dialogue with Israelis becomes a reason for apologies. The publication has sparked sharp criticism: opponents call it not pluralism, but a form of excluding Jews...

Angel Aguirre, former governor of the state of Guerrero, has been officially charged with involvement in the 2014 disappearance of 43 students — one of the most harrowing cases in Mexican history, which became a symbol of cartel violence and official cover-ups. The country's president pledged to uncover the truth: 'I will invest all my efforts.'

362 Ukrainian UAVs were intercepted and destroyed overnight Thursday across several Russian regions, including Belgorod, Bryansk, Voronezh, Kursk, Rostov, Moscow, Tatarstan, Crimea, and Krasnodar, as well as over the Black and Azov Seas, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.

Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro criticizes Israeli public diplomacy and the issue of Haredi conscription, assesses that J.D. Vance is leading the Republican race for 2028, and warns of the deepening rift in the American right and radicalization on the left against Israel and the USA.

The X network suspended the account of Yahya Sarea, the military spokesman for the Houthis, which had more than 121,000 followers. The account was used by him to announce attacks in the Red Sea and the region, and X stated that he violated the platform's rules.

Vladimir Putin has visited the Kuril Islands, which are disputed between Russia and Japan, for the first time. The visit, which sparked a sharp protest in Tokyo, took place against the backdrop of Russian military exercises and a North Korean ballistic missile launch.

Families of sailors on the aircraft carrier report severe mental distress, suicide attempts, and poor living conditions, while the US Navy claims there has been no increase in reports of suicidal thoughts and that the crew is receiving medical and mental support.