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Israeli-American basketball player Emanuel Sharp, son of Maccabi Tel Aviv legend Derrick Sharp, was drafted 45th overall by the Sacramento Kings and later signed a three-year contract worth $6.35 million. The Jerusalem Post reports on his background, college career at Houston, and the contract details.
A United Nations-mandated commission has found Israel committed genocide in Gaza, arguing that deliberate attacks on Palestinian children were intended to destroy Palestinians as a group. The Israeli government rejected the report as defamatory, while the inquiry documents over 20,000 child deaths, wounding of 40,000, and orphaning of more than 58,500.
The February 2026 US-Israel attack on Iran and subsequent Iranian retaliation have put the UAE's AI infrastructure under direct threat, delaying hardware and raising concerns about undersea cables. Despite this, analysts argue the country's fundamentals for AI development remain strong, though questions about the depth and quality of its ecosystem persist.
Shiite Muslims gathered in Nabatieh, southern Lebanon, to mark Ashoura, a solemn religious commemoration, amid the destruction left by the recent Israel-Hezbollah war. The ceremony drew a smaller crowd than in previous years, as much of the city's population remains displaced. Reports noted a small minority performing the contested tatbir ritual, while Hezbollah rejects the practice.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said Iran's pledge not to build nuclear weapons requires a 'very strong' verification system, as the US and Iran negotiate a permanent settlement. The nuclear programme remains a key sticking point, with contrasting information on UN inspectors' access and an uncertain fate for Iran's enriched uranium stockpile.
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem reiterated demands for Israel's complete and unconditional withdrawal from Lebanese territory, calling the US-brokered agreement a 'humiliation' and 'null.' The statements come amid ongoing US-mediated talks and a fragile ceasefire.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi says inspectors will gain access to Iranian nuclear sites under the interim US-Iran agreement, despite conflicting signals from Tehran. The accord outlines 60 days of talks, with inspections and uranium downblending among the key issues.
Iran's foreign ministry has condemned a joint statement by the US secretary of state and Gulf Cooperation Council foreign ministers, calling it 'interventionist, irresponsible and provocative'. Tehran dismissed US security commitments as rhetoric, rejected accusations over its nuclear and missile programs, and urged regional states to prevent third parties from using their territory against Iran.
Candidates endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani won several Democratic primaries in New York, including three congressional races, according to Jerusalem Post reporting. The results have prompted discussion of implications for the Democratic Party’s stance on Israel, with reactions from pro-Israel groups, Jewish leaders, and President Donald Trump. Victories included Brad Lander over Dan Goldman and wins by Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier.
Oil prices rose after an attack on a cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz and renewed US-Iran strikes, raising doubts about the return to normal shipping in the critical waterway. Brent crude saw gains across multiple trading sessions as geopolitical tensions persisted.
Iran aims to earn billions from the reopened Strait of Hormuz, proposing a revenue-sharing model modeled on Turkey's Dardanelles management. The US rejects any tolls, and conflicting accounts emerge over the US-Iran framework deal.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israeli forces will maintain a presence in southern Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza for as long as required, citing security needs. The remarks come amid ongoing US-Iran talks and questions over a regional ceasefire, with Lebanon rejecting the Israeli presence as illegal occupation.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds force commander Esmail Qaani threatened Israel, demanding its withdrawal from Lebanon. Meanwhile, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi accused Italy and Romania of complicity in US attacks on Iran, while Italy denied the allegation, saying it authorized only technical and logistical flights.
Right-wing populist leaders are gaining ground across Latin America, with recent victories in Colombia, Chile, and Argentina. Analysts attribute the trend to a political landscape favoring outsiders and widespread voter discontent, rather than a deep ideological realignment.
The UN's International Maritime Organization has paused its evacuation of ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo ship was struck by a projectile off Oman. The attack has raised concerns about the safety of the new transit routes and the stability of the recent US-Iran ceasefire.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that IDF forces will remain indefinitely in security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza, citing border protection. This comes as US-Iran agreements on ceasefires and nuclear talks advance, while Iran warns of a decisive response to any Israeli attack on Beirut.
FIFA has announced that its inaugural U-15 World Cup and Festival, scheduled for October in Azerbaijan, will be open to all member associations, potentially allowing Russia to participate for the first time since its 2022 ban. However, conflicting reports regarding the tournament's location and date have emerged, with some suggesting a September event in the United States.
Oman and Iran are at odds over temporary shipping corridors in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned that only Tehran-designated routes are safe. The dispute, which threatens a fragile US-Iran ceasefire, centers on control of the strategic waterway and maritime fees.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was met with shouts of 'Go home' during his speech at an IDF combat officer graduation ceremony. Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the IDF would remain in security buffer zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza. Netanyahu also criticized political opponents and the maritime border agreement with Lebanon.
Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has rejected US claims that Tehran's unfrozen assets will be used to buy American agricultural goods, while US officials insist the funds will be spent on US products. The dispute highlights differing interpretations of the recent US-Iran framework agreement.