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Iranian Opposition Figure Claims Mojtaba Khamenei Is Already Dead
An Iranian opposition activist says Mojtaba Khamenei was killed by Israeli strikes on February 28 and that the regime is hiding it. He claims Iran briefly used a leadership counci…
British centenarian credits cigarettes, buttered toast and jam for longevity
Margaret, a 99-year-old woman in Basingstoke, England, is about to turn 100 while continuing to smoke 20 to 40 cigarettes a day and eat buttered bread with jam. Her family says he…
Oman Rejects Iranian Fees on Hormuz Shipping, Prompting Fresh Tensions
Oman’s foreign minister said future arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz will not include ship tolls or transit fees. The move, made after talks with U.S. and Gulf officials, cha…
Venezuela Double Earthquake Death Toll Rises to at Least 188
A senior Venezuelan lawmaker said the death toll from the double earthquake has reached at least 188. Another 1,520 people were injured, and 200 are still trapped.
Michel Mizrahi Returned to Israel for Burial After Montreal Shooting
Michel Mizrahi’s body arrived in Israel from Montreal three days after he was killed in a shooting attack near a Chabad House. His funeral is set for Thursday night in Migdal HaEm…
Taiwan Holds First Jewish Burial at New Taipei Cemetery
Taiwan inaugurated its first Jewish cemetery in Taipei this week and held the first burial there, for a 73-year-old Israeli man who lived in Taiwan. ZAKA volunteers from Hong Kong…
Rubio and Gulf ministers link Lebanese and Gaza recovery to disarmament
Marco Rubio and Gulf foreign ministers issued a statement saying Lebanese sovereignty and Gaza reconstruction both depend on disarming nonstate armed groups. The statement also ba…
Vance says U.S. and Iran will open direct talks through IRGC channel in Qatar
J.D. Vance said the U.S. and Iran have agreed to open a direct channel with the Revolutionary Guard to lower the risk of renewed conflict. Under the arrangement, American and Iran…
Passenger Train Hits Freight Train in West-Central Poland
Authorities in Poland said a passenger train collided with a freight train in west-central Poland. They did not say whether anyone was injured or killed, and no other details were…
Vance says a Revolutionary Guards officer and a CENTCOM officer will sit down together
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said Thursday he plans to arrange direct talks between an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officer and a CENTCOM officer in Doha. He also said the…
Israel Tells Lebanon Its Southern Buffer Zone Is Complete, Eyes Political Steps
Israel told Lebanon in US talks that the IDF has finished establishing its southern Lebanon security belt. The sides remain split over which areas Israel will keep, while an Ameri…
Gulf States Say Iran’s Missile Program Must Be Part of Peace Talks
The United States and Gulf states issued a joint declaration on Gaza, Iran, and Lebanon. They said no one should be forced out of Gaza, any departures must be voluntary and revers…
Iranian Official Says Israel's Withdrawal from Lebanon Is a Red Line in U.S. Talks
An Iranian official close to the negotiating team said Israel must withdraw from Lebanon for a final Iran-U.S. deal. The official called it a red line and demanded a permanent cea…
Israeli Resident in Caracas Describes Fear and Ruin After Venezuela Earthquakes
Benni Mizrahi, an Israeli living in Caracas, described the fear and destruction caused by two strong earthquakes in Venezuela on Thursday evening. He said the Jewish community org…
Ronaldo’s Fiancée Expresses Sympathy After Deadly Venezuela Quake
Two major earthquakes, measuring 7.5 and 7.2, struck Venezuela overnight, killing at least 164 people and injuring 971. Georgina Rodríguez, Cristiano Ronaldo’s fiancée, said on In…
Ukraine protests Israeli tourism invitation to Russian rapper GeeGun
Ukraine’s embassy in Israel protested the Israeli Tourism Ministry’s invitation to Russian rapper GeeGun, accusing him of backing Russia’s war against Ukraine. Israel’s embassy in…
Switzerland Sends Major Rescue Team to Venezuela After Double Earthquake
Switzerland said it is sending 80 rescuers, eight search dogs and 18 tons of equipment to Venezuela after a double earthquake. The mission will search for and rescue victims trapp…
Polls, Diplomacy, and Military Moves Signal a Shifting Global Picture
A Reuters poll says Trump’s Iran war is deeply unpopular and may hurt Republicans before November’s midterm elections. Separately, the EU held controversial talks with the Taliban…
Iran Moves to Shape Future Revenue From the Strait of Hormuz
Iran is advancing a plan to charge shipping-related fees in the Strait of Hormuz after a 60-day ceasefire period ends. The U.S., Gulf states and legal experts say unilateral tolls…
Bayer Opens Jewish Science Wing in Berlin Named for Forgotten Jewish Chemist
Bayer opened a new science and laboratory wing on the Jewish campus in Berlin, and the facility was named after Jewish chemist Dr. Hans Finkelstein. The project was presented as a…
Hamas Tries to Push Gaza Onto the Iran-US Talks Agenda
Hamas said its deputy Arab and Islamic relations chief, Basem Naim, spoke this week with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi about Gaza and the Iran-US talks. Hamas sources sa…
12-Year-Old Boy Attacked by Shark During Family Trip in the Bahamas
A 12-year-old American boy was attacked by a shark while swimming during a family trip in the Bahamas. He was evacuated by boat to New Providence for treatment, and officials have…
Rubio warns Iran on Hormuz fees, militias, and missile threat
Marco Rubio warned Iran against taxing ships in the Strait of Hormuz and said the U.S. knows what was agreed in the Swiss talks. In the UAE, he linked any regional peace to stoppi…
Lebanese Health Ministry: Three Killed in Vehicle Strike Near Nabatieh
Lebanon’s Health Ministry said three people were killed in a strike on a vehicle in the Nabatieh area. The report gave no further details about the victims, the attacker, or the w…
New Israel-Lebanon Talks Begin in Washington
American officials said a new round of Israel-Lebanon talks has begun in Washington. No details were released about the participants or the topics under discussion.
French Court Fines City After It Refused to Approve a Suspected Sham Marriage
A court in Meaux, France, ordered Chessy to pay 7,500 euros total to an Algerian man and his Finnish partner after the city refused to officiate their wedding. The municipality sa…
How Trump’s Iran Policy Reversed from Total War to a Deal
An Israeli-style reconstruction says Donald Trump went from threatening to destroy Iran to accepting a June 2026 deal that leaves Tehran richer and more secure. The article traces…
Iranian Parliament Speaker Rejects Trump Claim on Unfrozen Funds and U.S. Farm Purchases
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf rejected Donald Trump’s claim that unfrozen Iranian funds would buy U.S. farm products. Tehran said Iran, not Washington, will…
French Navy Seizes Russian Oil Tanker Off Sicily in Anti-Sanctions Operation
France seized the Russian tanker Delivr off Sicily on Tuesday as part of a wider crackdown on Russia’s shadow fleet. President Emmanuel Macron said Europe will not let such ships…
Quds Force Chief Threatens Israel as Washington Talks Enter Final Day
Esmail Qaani threatened Israel on the last day of Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington, warning it would be forced out of southern Lebanon “defeated” if it did not withdraw voluntar…
Peace Board Says Hamas Is Open to Giving Up Arms, But Wants Conditions
Peace Board officials said Hamas has agreed in principle to disarm, but is trying to tie that to Israeli withdrawals and other conditions. Preparations for an international stabil…
Lebanese Report Says Motorcycle Hit in Southern Lebanon
A Lebanese report said a motorcycle was attacked in southern Lebanon on June 25, 2026. The item gave no details about casualties, the target, or the attacker.
Michaël Mizrahi to Be Buried in Israel After Montreal Shooting Tragedy
Michael Mizrahi, an Israeli living in Montreal, was killed by police gunfire after being misidentified during a shooting incident. He will be buried Thursday night in Migdal HaEme…
Report: IRGC Built Vast Underground Complex to Shield Khamenei
Iran International reported that the IRGC built a secret underground complex in Tehran to protect Ali Khamenei. The site allegedly included bombproof shelters, tunnels, and office…
Iranian Navy Recording Exposes Tension Behind Hormuz Negotiations
A leaked Iranian naval recording from the Strait of Hormuz shows Tehran warning ships that transit requires its approval, despite U.S. claims of progress in talks. The article say…
Oman Says Future Hormuz Strait Arrangements Will Not Include Transit Fees
Oman said future arrangements for managing the Strait of Hormuz will not include transit fees. Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi made the statement amid Iranian claims that vessels…
El Al Suspends Tel Aviv-Moscow Flights Amid Drone Threats
El Al has suspended its Tel Aviv-Moscow flights because of Ukrainian drone attacks and the resulting risks in Russian airspace. The airline will review the situation next week bef…
Venezuela earthquake toll rises to at least 164 as rescue efforts expand
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Venezuela overnight Thursday, leaving at least 164 dead and 971 injured, with officials warning the toll will rise. President Delcy Rodriguez dec…
Kai Trump Sparks Debate After Posting White House Vlogs
Kai Trump, 17, posted White House vlogs that showed private areas of the presidential residence and drew millions of views. The videos triggered praise from supporters and critici…
Russian Exile Journalist Who Exposed Putin’s Private Life Dies in Riga After Suspected Mushroom Poisoning
Gregory Nakhushev, a Russian exiled journalist who exposed details of Vladimir Putin’s private life, died at 69 in Riga. Reports say he may have died after eating poisonous mushro…
Deadly Venezuela Earthquake Leaves Jewish Community Shaken, Israel Reviews Aid Options
A devastating earthquake struck northern Venezuela overnight, killing at least 32 people and injuring about 700, with Caracas heavily damaged. Jewish residents and Chabad emissari…
Aztec burial mask reveals the biological catastrophe behind an empire's collapse
A rare Aztec burial mask at the British Museum is presented as evidence that smallpox, not only Spanish conquest, destroyed the Aztec Empire. The article says the disease killed m…
U.S. Official Says Israel Partially Withdrew from South Lebanon, But Israel and Lebanon Deny It
A senior U.S. official claimed Israel had partially withdrawn from southern Lebanon, but Israel and Lebanon denied the report. The remark came as the third and final day of Israel…
British Woman Faces Murder Charge in Dubai After Trip With Man She Met Online
Brooke George, a 23-year-old from Kent, was arrested in Dubai after a man she met on Facebook died in an alleged stabbing. Her family and Detained in Dubai say she acted in self-d…
Germany opens murder-aiding probe into former Nazi camp guard aged 100
German prosecutors are investigating a 100-year-old former guard from the Nazi POW camp Stalag Senne over suspicion of murder or aiding murder during World War II. The case concer…
Michigan town marks 130 years with roaring tractor-pulling festival
Ubly, Michigan held a tractor-pulling festival to mark its 130th anniversary, drawing thousands despite harsh weather. The event also celebrated American independence, featured pa…
Powerful Earthquakes Shake Venezuela, Videos Show Stadium Panic in Caracas
Videos from Caracas show a baseball stadium shaking during a powerful earthquake in Venezuela on Thursday. USGS said two quakes, magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, struck within 39 seconds…
Hungarian Hospital Worker Arrested After Admitting to Cannibalism
Hungarian police arrested a 30-year-old Budapest hospital cleaner on June 17 after finding human remains in his home and workplace. He admitted collecting body parts, cooking and…