Rising US-Iran tensions see Trump push a prolonged blockade, stall nuclear talks, and warn Tehran to “get smart soon.” Oil prices surge amid supply fears, while Iran’s economy weakens. Pentagon reveals $25B war cost as global powers step in,

Saif Abukeshek, a dual Spanish-Swedish citizen of Palestinian origin, was detained for questioning in Israel on Saturday along with Thiago Ávila of Brazil. A legal aid group said both men had launched a hunger strike.

Iran delivered the draft to mediator Pakistan on Thursday evening, the IRNA news agency reported, without detailing its contents

Italy suspends defense pact with Israel and restricts military cooperation as tensions rise over Middle East conflict

As Iran’s new wave of executions continues, the judiciary chief, defying international calls to halt them, vows no leniency and dismisses 'arrogant' foreign critics.View on euronews

A spokesperson for a group trying to break the Israeli navy blockade of Gaza to deliver aid says two Canadians who were detained by Israel in the Mediterranean Sea have been released.

Anti-Israel protesters with a list of demands for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marched along Amsterdam Avenue while shouting several chants on Thursday.

With a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanese militants Hezbollah appearing in tatters, aid agencies warn that a resumption of full-scale conflict will lead to a humanitarian crisis. Alex Croft reports