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Israeli health authorities are investigating a suspected Ebola case in a traveler who returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the patient isolated at Rambam Medical Center. Test results are expected within 48 hours, while officials stress there are no confirmed cases and the risk to the public remains low.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has approved a US peace deal despite reservations, but internal factional differences and hardline opposition threaten its implementation. The deal, which includes a 60-day negotiation period and the lifting of a port blockade, has also drawn criticism from Israeli political factions.
At least 16 people were killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday, local authorities said, despite reports of a new ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. The strikes follow a deadly exchange on Friday that derailed planned mediator talks in Switzerland. The exact status of the ceasefire remains unclear, with Hezbollah saying it will abide if Israel does.
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon over the weekend killed at least 16 people, according to Lebanese civil defense, testing a ceasefire that took effect Friday. Israel said it was responding to projectiles fired by Hezbollah, while Hezbollah accused Israel of violations and said it remained committed to the truce.
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev and Federation Council Deputy Speaker Konstantin Kosachev offer critical assessments of the US-Iran deal, arguing that Israel is the clear loser and faces a strategic dilemma, while Tehran emerges without defeat and the agreement remains fragile.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is traveling to Switzerland for talks with Iran, following a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Jared Kushner is already in Switzerland, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to join. The talks aim to build on a preliminary US-Iran peace deal.
Iran's deputy foreign minister says Tehran is ready to continue diplomacy with Washington if the US ensures Israel abides by the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon. Despite a reported ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, deadly Israeli attacks have continued, casting doubt on the deal's viability.
Diplomatic tensions at the UN boiled over when Israel's ambassador demanded the resignation of an official over a report blacklisting Israel, leading to a shouting match. The UN's annual children-and-armed-conflict report documented a record 38,558 grave violations in 2025, with government forces as the main perpetrators.
A US-Iran agreement, reportedly including sanctions relief and military de-escalation, has drawn harsh criticism from Israeli officials and analysts who argue it grants Tehran too much leverage. Reports highlight concerns over the deal's impact on Israel's security and regional stability.
After 24 hours of intense violence, Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire, a US official said. The truce came as the US and Iran postponed talks in Switzerland, and as the US lifted a blockade of Iranian ports, according to The Guardian. The agreement aims to preserve the recent US-Iran memorandum of understanding, which had been threatened by the renewed fighting.
A landmark conference in Ghana has ended with a framework for reparatory justice, calling for formal apologies, debt relief, and the return of looted artefacts. The meeting follows a UN resolution recognising the transatlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity, with leaders urging former slave-trading nations to take concrete steps.
As Gadi Eisenkot enters the race for prime minister, his English proficiency has become a campaign issue, with critics questioning his ability to represent Israel on the global stage. The debate highlights a trend where Israeli leaders have often been fluent in English, sparking discussions about the importance of language skills in leadership.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange's benchmark KSE-100 index fell sharply on Friday, shedding over 2,400 points as investor confidence was shaken by the postponement of planned US-Iran talks in Geneva. The decline broke a four-session winning streak, with the index closing down 1.36 per cent.
Lebanon reported at least 18 killed in Israeli airstrikes, while Israel confirmed four soldiers died in southern Lebanon—the first since a US-Iran deal aimed at ending the conflict. The strikes have drawn international criticism and raised questions about the durability of the ceasefire.
A Maariv poll published on Friday shows Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party tied with Netanyahu's Likud at 21 seats, marking the first time an opposition party has caught the prime minister's party this Knesset. The opposition bloc would hold a majority of 61 seats, while the coalition drops to 49. The poll indicates growing voter dissatisfaction with both Likud and the Bennett-Lapid alliance.
Mining magnate Gina Rinehart suggested at a National Bush Summit in Townsville that North Queensland offer uninhabited islands to Elon Musk for satellite launches and microchip manufacturing. The proposal has drawn mixed reactions, with tourism leaders expressing environmental concerns while acknowledging potential economic benefits.
US Vice President JD Vance has postponed a trip to Switzerland for talks on the US-Iran agreement, according to the White House. Meanwhile, Iran announced measures to fast-track ship authorizations through the Strait of Hormuz, and US forces have lifted the naval blockade on Iranian ports. Reports also suggest a draft agreement could be signed remotely within days, though details remain unconfirmed.
US Vice President JD Vance has defended the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, saying the 60-day negotiating period has officially started. He hailed the deal as a 'very big win' for the US and said Washington is prepared to reduce its military presence near Iran to pre-conflict levels during the final stages of implementation.
US Vice President JD Vance rebuked Israeli government members for criticizing President Trump's interim deal with Iran, warning that Trump is Israel's only remaining ally. The comments deepened a rift between the allies over the agreement, with Israeli ministers voicing opposition while Prime Minister Netanyahu remained publicly cautious.
As the US and Iran sign an interim deal to end the war, Iranians voice disappointment and a sense of abandonment, amid economic uncertainty and fears of renewed protests or crackdowns.