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Syria confirmed US-mediated talks with Israel in Jordan on Sunday, marking the first high-level contact in months. The meeting aimed to ease tensions after Israeli strikes and address mechanisms to prevent further conflict. Sources said Foreign Minister Assad al-Shaibani met with Mossad chief Roman Gofman, though the meeting was not officially confirmed.
US envoy Tom Barrack clarified that Washington's position on the Golan Heights remains unchanged after earlier remarks suggested Israel 'still' occupies the territory. The clarification came amid broader tensions over Israeli strikes in Syria and negotiations with Hezbollah.
India's 19-year-old Grandmaster Pranesh M won the Group A title at the Kanizsa Open 2026 in Nagykanizsa, Hungary, defeating Germany's Vadim Petrovskiy in the final round. Pranesh finished with seven points from nine rounds, sharing the top spot with three others but claiming the title on a better tiebreak. The Indian Embassy in Hungary congratulated him on X.
Israel issued a warning to Hamas to cease aerial launches from Gaza or face intensified strikes and evacuations, following a series of incidents involving kites and balloons. Concurrently, Israeli airstrikes in central Gaza killed at least two people, including a four-year-old child, prompting accusations from Hamas that Israel is using the kites as a pretext for escalation.
A new survey by the Center for Jewish Impact finds that 52% of Israelis are concerned about revealing their nationality abroad, with 41% changing their behavior since October 7. The study also highlights concerns about public diplomacy, with 70% calling Israeli efforts ineffective, while also showing optimism about improving Israel's global standing and social cohesion.
Israel has barred two Swedish members of the European Parliament, Jonas Sjöstedt and Hanna Gedin, from entering the country at the request of Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar. The decision, made under Israel’s Entry Law, came as the MEPs were preparing to travel to the West Bank and East Jerusalem to meet with humanitarian organizations.
Despite its global dominance, Amazon holds only a 6% share of Israelis' online orders, while Chinese platforms AliExpress, Temu, and Shein account for about 75%. Experts attribute the gap to Amazon's lack of local logistics and the unique challenges of Israel's small, crowded e-commerce market.
The Israeli Chief Rabbinate Council has approved a new range for the financial sum written into a ketubah, setting a minimum of NIS 36,000 and a maximum of NIS 360,000, and has ordered that marriage-registration procedures be amended accordingly. The move aims to curb unrealistic pledges by grooms, a practice that has fueled halachic debate over the document's validity.
Yanis Yushayev, described by police as a leader of an organized crime group linked to Israel's Caucasus community, was shot dead at a gas station near Caesarea. Police have launched a manhunt for suspects, saying the killing was criminally motivated. Yushayev had a history of arrests and was a known police target.
Several senior White House aides, including Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and legislative affairs director James Braid, are leaving as the administration braces for a potentially turbulent second half. Officials and analysts cite concerns about Republican losses, congressional investigations, and post-government career prospects.
Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan's Democratic Senate nominee, distanced himself from progressive commentator Hasan Piker over remarks about American Jews and Israel, drawing bipartisan criticism. Meanwhile, El-Sayed faced backlash for social media posts targeting Usha Vance and Natalie Harp, which critics called racist and sexist.
HBO's Lanterns expands its Manhunter suspect pool in episode 2, while John Stewart achieves a feat that challenges Green Lantern canon. The series draws comparisons to True Detective, and speculation ties Earth's hidden importance to the Life Entity from the comics.
Iran announced the discovery of a gas field containing over 7.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas in Fars province, with about 5.7 trillion cubic feet recoverable. The announcement comes as Iran faces US sanctions and blockade, and as repairs continue at its South Pars field.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries met privately with Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and adviser, to discuss potential areas of common ground such as housing, immigration, and cost of living. The meeting, first reported by The New York Times and confirmed by multiple outlets, has drawn reactions from both parties, with Speaker Mike Johnson downplaying its significance while some Democrats express concerns.
President Donald Trump is considering a new 7.5 percent tariff on Chinese goods over excess manufacturing capacity, according to multiple reports citing people familiar with the deliberations. Officials view the rate as calibrated to preserve a trade truce and a planned late-September meeting with Xi Jinping. The step follows a Supreme Court ruling against earlier reciprocal tariffs and comes amid wider U.S. duties that Asian economies have largely accepted without retaliation.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged on Sunday that Iran is facing 'many problems' as the US prepares to announce new sanctions. Pezeshkian blamed US President Donald Trump for imposing 'crushing and terrifying sanctions' amid a 'full-scale economic, military and security war'. The US has vowed to bring about the 'collapse' of the Iranian regime.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has defended the memorandum of understanding with the United States as the best way to move beyond a situation of 'neither war nor peace,' even as the 60-day deadline for talks expires without compromise. Meanwhile, the US Treasury is set to announce new sanctions, Iran’s security chief has warned neighbors against joining them, and violence continues in the West Bank and Gaza.
Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir is set to visit Tehran on Monday to continue mediation efforts between the US and Iran, as announced by Iran's foreign ministry. The visit comes amid stalled peace negotiations and looming US sanctions, with Pakistani sources confirming the trip.
Polish prosecutors have charged Przemysław Kral, head of collapsed exchange Zondacrypto, amid allegations of large-scale fraud and political funding links. Meanwhile, founder Sylwester Suszek remains missing since 2022, and reports differ on Kral's whereabouts and the scale of customer losses.
The Israel Defense Forces announced the capture of a suspect in a stabbing attack near Al-Auja and the elimination of a Hamas commander in a separate strike. The incident left one Israeli man moderately wounded, and the IDF continues its manhunt for another attacker.