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The Trump administration unveiled 'Operation Economic Outcast,' a sweeping expansion of secondary sanctions targeting Iran's financial lifelines, as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described an 'economic D-Day.' President Trump declared Iran 'completely collapsing,' while Tehran dismissed the measures as a sign of American desperation.
Iranian state television has aired a video purporting to track Barron Trump's movements and offering a $10 million reward, prompting security concerns. The broadcast, linked to the Revolutionary Guards, follows similar threats against First Lady Melania Trump and other US officials amidst escalating tensions.
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.
Ottawa mayoral candidate Neil Saravanamuttoo promised in a campaign video to raise the Palestinian flag at city hall if elected, citing the UN's genocide findings in Gaza. His remarks have drawn criticism from B'nai Brith Canada and Honest Reporting Canada, while other candidates and the incumbent mayor have responded to the controversy.
Two US KC-135 tanker aircraft have left Bulgaria's Bezmer air base, Bulgarian Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov announced on Saturday. The departure comes nearly a month after their deployment angered Iran, which had warned of potential attacks on US assets in Bulgaria and Cyprus.
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 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.
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.
Turkey has denied Israeli allegations that it planned to deploy troops at a Syrian air base struck this week, an action that a U.S. envoy said brought the sides close to direct confrontation. Israeli officials said the strike enforced a security status quo, while Syria condemned the attack as aggression against its sovereignty. U.S. Special Envoy Tom Barrack said Israel did not warn Washington beforehand.
The United States has criticized Israeli airstrikes on Syria's Abu al-Duhur airbase as an 'unnecessary escalation,' while Israel defends the strikes citing alleged Turkish deployment plans. Syria and Turkey deny the claims, and tensions between the regional rivals continue to rise.
The United States is working to establish a deconfliction mechanism between Israel, Turkey, and Syria following an Israeli strike on a Syrian airbase. US envoy Tom Barrack warned the attack could have escalated into a direct military confrontation, while Turkey condemned the strike and denied any military presence at the base.
Israel's fresh strike on a northern Syrian air base sparked a rare public rift with Washington's special envoy, Tom Barrack, who called the earlier attack an 'unnecessary escalation'. Israel's defence minister rejected his claims, but the incident has exposed tensions over Syria's new government and Turkey's role.
Iran's foreign minister said Tehran pushed the war with the US to force a ceasefire on its own terms, claiming victory in both war and diplomacy. Meanwhile, Egypt seeks to revive US-Iran talks, France and Saudi Arabia plan alternative trade routes, and the US warns of unprecedented economic pressure.
Larry Montes, 46, faces hate crime charges after an assault during Shabbat services at Manhattan's Central Synagogue, injuring a woman and a security guard. The NYPD and federal prosecutors are involved, and community leaders have rallied in response.
Dozens of ultra-Orthodox demonstrators protested outside Jerusalem's Basimta cafe for the seventh consecutive Saturday, clashing verbally with counter-protesters while police stood between them. The weekly protests, sparked by the cafe's decision to open on Shabbat, have drawn political figures and highlighted deeper societal rifts over religion and state.
The USS George Washington has arrived in the Middle East to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln from its record deployment, as reports of poor conditions aboard the Lincoln spark a heated dispute between officials, families, and lawmakers. While CENTCOM and Navy leaders defend the crew's resilience, families and senators demand answers over food shortages, mental health concerns, and the toll of more than 250 days at sea.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that North Korea plans to deploy up to 50,000 troops to Russia, but Pyongyang dismissed the estimate as 'groundless.' South Korean intelligence reports no signs of imminent additional deployment, though preparations may continue.