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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urged an end to the war with the US, claiming Tehran holds a position of strength, while Washington prepares to unveil 'the toughest sanctions in history.' With diplomatic talks stalled and the Strait of Hormuz partially shut, both sides trade defiant messages ahead of the US Treasury's press conference.
Turkey's justice minister announced Friday that Ankara is asking Interpol to issue red notices for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and another Israeli official, Afek Moskovitch, over the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla. The move has triggered a sharp exchange between Israeli and Turkish officials, amid broader tensions over Syria.
The ACT Party has formalized a proposal by new candidate Paul Henry to build New Zealand's first dedicated national cancer centre, with campuses in Auckland and Christchurch. The plan, announced at the party's South Island campaign launch, includes a philanthropic foundation and removal of donation tax credit caps, though revenue minister Simon Watts says the cap will remain unchanged.
The US Treasury has redesignated Hezbollah to emphasize its role as an Iranian proxy under the IRGC Quds Force and imposed sanctions on 10 individuals accused of smuggling hundreds of millions of dollars via commercial flights. Officials described the group as an extension of Iran's forces operating with little regard for Lebanese sovereignty. The move occurs amid ongoing Israel-Lebanon hostilities and broader US pressure on Iran.
The Prime Minister's Office denied reports that Israel approved the entry of the International Stabilization Force into Gaza, reiterating that no reconstruction will begin before Hamas fully disarms. The denial follows footage published by Israeli groups showing ISF forces arriving at Kerem Shalom, with those groups alleging reconstruction plans are already underway in IDF-controlled areas.
At the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, witness Rita Jabri Markwell declined to affirm Israel's legitimacy, citing unlawful occupation, apartheid, and genocide. The exchange, focused on her framework against hate speech and its relation to Zionism, drew scrutiny during cross-examination.
Celtic take a commanding 3-0 lead into Tuesday's Champions League play-off second leg against LASK in Linz, but Martin O'Neill has warned against complacency and ordered a social media blackout. Camilo Duran's double and Benjamin Nygren's strike have put the Hoops on the brink of the group stage.
The Pentagon has fired the editor-in-chief, a reporter and the publisher of the US military newspaper Stars and Stripes, escalating a showdown over editorial independence. The dismissals follow the outlet's coverage of sailor welfare and come amid broader restrictions on press access.
Eleanora Ní Chualáin, also known as Eleanora Sophie Folan, has been elected as the female representative for East Anglia on the Green Party's governing council. Her past statements calling UK antisemitism a 'moral panic' and welcoming 'hatred' from Zionists have drawn criticism.
Sally-Anne Bowen, 65, a former chemistry teacher, is on trial at Harrow Crown Court accused of indecently assaulting two teenage boys in the 1980s. She has denied the charges, describing the allegations as 'total fabrication' and 'the workings of a fantasy.' The trial continues.
Israeli airstrikes killed at least 10 people in Gaza on Wednesday, two days after U.S. negotiators reportedly asked Israel to draw down attacks. The strikes, along with an Israeli raid across the ceasefire line, have cast doubt on efforts to advance the tenuous ceasefire.
The International Criminal Court denounced U.S. sanctions against its president and a trial lawyer as a 'flagrant attack' on its independence, drawing widespread international support from the EU, Japan, and others. The U.S. defended the measures as part of a campaign against a 'sham of a court,' while the ICC vowed to continue its mandate.
Syria and Israel held high-level, US-mediated talks in Jordan on Sunday aimed at easing tensions after recent Israeli strikes, with discussions focused on halting attacks and reviving security negotiations. Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said Syria expects talks to resume soon despite a lack of trust, while reports of a separate meeting between al-Shaibani and Mossad chief Roman Gofman surfaced.
The US imposed sanctions on two International Criminal Court officials, including its president, prompting fierce criticism from the ICC, Japan, and EU leaders, who called the move a 'flagrant attack' on the court's independence. Washington defended the sanctions, accusing the officials of undermining US sovereignty.
Israel's military has ordered criminal investigations into the 2024 killing of five-year-old Hind Rajab and the 2025 deaths of 15 Palestinian paramedics, while declining to probe three other attacks on aid workers. The announcement marks the first such probes into troop conduct in Gaza, but rights groups and relatives cast doubt on the prospects for accountability.
Australia's foreign minister expressed outrage after Israel's military cleared personnel of criminal wrongdoing in the 2024 strike that killed Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom and six others. The decision, announced on World Humanitarian Day, drew condemnation from Australia, Britain, Canada, and Poland, while Israel's ambassador defended the investigation and suggested reparations could be considered.
India's export dependence on the US stayed largely unchanged at around 20% in the 12 months through July, despite tariffs that reached 50% and diversification efforts. Commerce ministry data show US-bound shipments rose to $87.31 billion in 2025-26, while trade experts warn diversification will take years.
Iran's armed forces warned Gulf countries on Wednesday against assisting the U.S. military, hours after the United Arab Emirates announced it was halting all trade and financial dealings with Iran following an alleged missile attack. The UAE accused Iran of firing two ballistic missiles at its territory on Tuesday, a claim Tehran denied. The escalation comes amid a broader U.S.-Iran conflict centered on the Strait of Hormuz, with oil prices rising above $90 per barrel.
Israel's housing ministry issued a tender for 1,234 housing units in the contested E1 area east of Jerusalem, drawing condemnation from European countries and Palestinian authorities. The plan, part of a larger 3,400-unit project, would link settlements between East Jerusalem and Maale Adumim, potentially dividing the West Bank. Bids close just before Israel's elections, raising concerns about the move's political timing.
Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara has called for renewed arrests and broader economic sanctions against military draft evaders, warning that weak enforcement against ultra-Orthodox men undermines the draft and creates unequal enforcement. Data shows Haredim comprise over 80% of evaders, while Haredi enlistment has risen by about 53%.