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Tax Authority Director Shay Aharonovich suspended war damage claims in Bnei Brak after employees were attacked by a mob on July 16, later resuming operations following a meeting with Mayor Hanoch Zeibert. State Employees Union Chairman Ofir Alkalay objected to workers returning, citing safety concerns.
Pakistan may reintroduce fuel conservation measures amid rising Middle East tensions and declining foreign exchange reserves. Petrol and diesel prices will now be revised daily on working days only, while new enforcement mechanisms aim to curb hoarding.
The United States began a new round of airstrikes targeting Iran early Monday after announcing the death of another American service member, while Iran fired missiles toward Jordan, risking a wider conflict. In a related escalation, Washington launched its eighth consecutive wave of strikes in Iran over the weekend, with two US troops killed in Jordan and Kuwait accusing Tehran of targeting civilian infrastructure.
Explosions have been reported in several Iranian cities, including Bushehr, Bandar Abbas, and Jask, according to Iranian news agencies cited by TASS. The reports have been linked to US-Israeli strikes on Iran, though specific details remain limited.
The United States has launched a new round of air strikes against Iran following the death of another American service member in Iraq. The strikes come as Iran fired missiles toward Jordan, raising concerns of a wider regional conflict.
The United States and Iran have exchanged strikes for a ninth consecutive night, with Iran attacking targets in several Gulf countries and US forces striking sites across Iran. Sirens sounded in Kuwait and Bahrain, and both sides reported casualties and damage.
A US service member was killed in northern Iraq during a controlled detonation of ordnance from a downed Iranian drone, bringing the total US military deaths in the Iran war to 17. The announcement came as the US and Iran continued trading strikes, with reports of civilian casualties in Iran and threats of a widening regional conflict.
Spain defeated Argentina to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the tournament was marked by political controversies, including the Iran-US conflict and the Balogun red card saga. Reports also highlighted the intertwining of sports and politics, with Argentina's embrace of Israel and Spain's opposition to the Gaza war.
CENTCOM reported a US service member killed in northern Iraq during a controlled detonation of an Iranian drone, with another wounded. Separately, unidentified remains were found in Jordan following Iranian strikes that killed two US service members on July 17, with one still missing.
Hours after fragments of an Iranian ballistic missile fired at Jordan landed near Eilat, IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir warned Iran of a potential harsh counterstrike. The IDF confirmed no casualties or damage, while defense officials stressed full readiness for possible combat.
During President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's first official visit to Berlin, Algeria and Germany agreed to expand cooperation on natural gas, renewables, and a future hydrogen corridor. The visit, marked by 30 bilateral agreements, comes as Algeria's role in European energy security is strengthened by its pipeline gas reaching southern Europe without passing through Gulf shipping lanes.
Rising fuel prices, driven by the war in Iran and economic reforms, are worsening child malnutrition in northern Nigeria, where families struggle to afford food. A World Bank report says 139 million Nigerians are poor or vulnerable, and UNICEF warns that 23.4 million more children could fall into poverty if the conflict continues.
During a month-long suspension of the US blockade, Iran exported roughly 70 million barrels of oil worth $5-6 billion, according to estimates cited by The Wall Street Journal and advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran. The exports, which included about 20 tankers that arrived off Malaysia's coast, were destined for China. The temporary agreement, signed June 17, was terminated by the US Treasury on July 7, and the blockade was restored on July 14.
Tehran-based singer Anita Papist has been sentenced to 74 lashes by an Iranian court for 'offending public decency' through her online singing videos. The sentence, announced over the weekend, has drawn criticism from rights groups and activists, who see it as part of a broader crackdown on female artists in Iran.
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's visit to Washington highlights US efforts to reduce Iranian influence, including disarmament of Iran-backed militias and plans to revive oil pipelines through Iraq and Syria to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia has launched one of its largest ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv, killing at least 10 people and wounding dozens. The attacks come amid a critical shortage of air defenses in Ukraine and escalating tit-for-tat strikes. Ukrainian officials urge allies for more interceptor missiles.
The United States has launched fresh strikes on Iran following the deaths of three American soldiers in an Iranian attack on a US military site in Jordan. The strikes targeted Iranian military facilities, as analysts say Iran's military capabilities remain formidable despite sustained bombardment.
France 24 has reported that the United States carried out a strike on Iran. The report, which cites a video from U.S. Central Command, marks a significant development in the ongoing tensions between the two nations.
President Donald Trump attended the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, presented the trophy to Spain, and declared the US a 'soccer country.' The tournament, co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, was marked by both success and controversy, including migration policy impacts and Trump's intervention in a referee decision.
The U.S. military has confirmed the first American troop deaths from direct Iranian fire since the war began, with two service members killed and one missing after a drone and missile attack on a base in Jordan. The attack, which also wounded four others, came amid escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's suspension of commitments to an interim deal.