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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met US President Donald Trump at the White House, discussing Patriot missile production and diplomatic efforts. Zelensky thanked Trump for the meeting, while the Senate voted to sanction buyers of Russian oil and gas.
Iran has rejected an Omani proposal for joint oversight of the Strait of Hormuz, offering its own counterproposal that would give Tehran more control. The exchange comes amid a US-Israel war on Iran, which led to the strait's closure and subsequent diplomatic efforts to reopen it.
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House for the first time since launching a joint war against Iran. The meeting, described as 'positive and productive' by the White House, comes amid reported tensions over Iran policy and other issues.
Turkiye and Iraq have signed a one-year agreement to keep crude flowing through the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline, ensuring 750,000 barrels per day. The move follows a visit by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to Ankara, during which Turkish President Erdogan confirmed plans to acquire a stake in the Kirkuk oilfield and potential supply of 1 million barrels per day.
Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed missile and drone attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, following a maritime blockade imposed on Saudi Arabia. The UKMTO reported a tanker being struck and an explosion, while the Houthis cite a Saudi-led siege on Yemen as justification.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition leader Yair Lapid are both in Washington, using visits to the US to campaign ahead of Israel's October elections. Lapid addressed the Atlantic Council and met with Democratic senators, while Netanyahu met with President Trump and spoke with Fox News' Sean Hannity about an ICC warrant.
Following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meetings with President Trump and US senators, Israeli officials report no US pressure on Israel to withdraw from Gaza or Lebanon. The talks focused on Iran, the Abraham Accords, and bipartisan support for Israel.
World leaders and Washington's political elite gathered for the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, where President Donald Trump eulogized him as a 'true American original.' Graham, a hardline Republican and staunch ally of Trump, died unexpectedly at age 71. His sister, Darline, has been chosen to replace him in the Senate.
US diplomats staged a walkout during a UN Security Council meeting after France accused Washington of abandoning its role as a human rights leader. The clash follows a contentious vote on the reappointment of UN human rights chief Volker Türk, which the US opposed.
Ukraine says it attacked Russian warships and cargo vessels in the Caspian Sea carrying military supplies from Iran; Tehran insists a civilian ship was hit and warns of retaliation. The incident marks the first direct collision between the wars in Ukraine and Iran, prompting diplomatic exchanges and warnings against escalation.
The Likud party has requested that Israel's Election Committee prohibit citizens from freely hosting or providing logistical support to Israelis flying in to vote, citing prevention of bribery and undue influence. Separately, the Transportation Ministry has reportedly discussed limiting flights to prevent voters from arriving in time for the election, prompting a civil rights group to demand action.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid has urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to order a renewed investigation into the disappearance of Haymanut Kasau, who has been missing since February 2024. The call follows protests in Tel Aviv and renewed demands from the girl's family for the Shin Bet to take over the case.
US diplomats walked out of a UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine after France criticized Washington's human rights record. The walkout follows US opposition to the reappointment of UN human rights chief Volker Turk, and reflects broader tensions between the US and Europe over NATO, trade, and Greenland.
US President Donald Trump held separate Oval Office meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, as the two leaders navigated shifting US policies on the wars in Ukraine and Iran. The meetings came amid reported tensions between Trump and Netanyahu and signs of a changing posture on Ukraine.
Newly released documentary footage shows the late Sen. Lindsey Graham claiming credit for persuading President Donald Trump to attack Iran, saying he 'almost cried' with joy when the conflict began. The footage, reported by Al Jazeera, also shows Graham offering to lobby Trump to attack Lebanon on behalf of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
An Iran expert has urged the UK government to shut down the Islamic Center of England, claiming it operates as an office for Iran's supreme leader. The charity has been granted a visa sponsorship license despite past allegations of ties to the IRGC and a formal reprimand for anti-Israel content. The Home Office says it will act if wrongdoing is found.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed that American fighter jets and bombers took off from Israeli bases to attack Iran, warning that Israel would retaliate if targeted. The U.S.-Iran fighting has paused since Friday, and President Trump expressed optimism about a negotiated peace deal.
The 2026/27 Israeli soccer season kicked off with the Toto Cup group stages, featuring a dramatic Haifa derby win for Hapoel over Maccabi and other notable results. Maccabi Haifa, coming off a rough season, opened with two losses but expressed optimism under coach Barak Bachar and sports director Lior Refaelov.
In the final debate before Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, AIPAC's record spending for Rep. Haley Stevens took center stage, with rival Abdul El-Sayed making it a cornerstone of his attacks. Stevens repeatedly declined to detail her relationship with the group, while a voter's decision based on Israel aid stances highlighted the issue's influence.
A Hamas delegation is traveling to Cairo for negotiations with Israeli officials on the second phase of the Gaza peace plan, with disarmament as a key sticking point. The talks involve Egyptian, Qatari, and Turkish mediators, while the IDF continues strikes in Gaza.