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A new report by the J7 Large Communities' Task Force Against Antisemitism finds that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic attacks in the diaspora since 1994, with 20 people killed and over 23,000 incidents recorded. The report highlights a rise in incidents since 2022, and notes that anti-Zionism and digital extremism are key factors.
Yemen's internationally recognized government has accused the Houthis of planning to impose fees on ships transiting the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait, drawing on Iran's model in the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign Minister Designate Afrah al-Zouba and Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani made the allegations, warning that attacks have already disrupted global trade.
A draft UN report finds Boeing 727s tied to a US military contractor's network transported mercenaries, weapons, and drones for Sudan's Rapid Support Forces, operating through Chad and into Darfur. The report also details the role of Colombian mercenaries and cites Chad's denial of authorization for the flights.
Formula 1 has set a mid-September deadline to decide whether its final rounds in Qatar and Abu Dhabi can proceed, with CEO Stefano Domenicali saying the season would end in Europe if they cannot. The decision comes after races in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain were called off due to the war in Iran.
Russia's Federal Security Service has charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorist activities and issued an international warrant for his arrest. The FSB accuses Telegram of failing to remove content used by Ukrainian intelligence and extremist groups, while Russian officials say the company could still operate legally if it meets certain conditions.
Russia has charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism, accusing him of allowing the platform to be used by Ukrainian security services for recruitment and coordination of attacks. The FSB has placed Durov on an international wanted list, escalating Moscow's long-running efforts to control the internet.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US President Donald Trump at the White House for the first time since the Iran war began. The closed-door talks focused on the conflict, amid public disagreements and a recent escalation in hostilities.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US President Donald Trump in Washington, their first face-to-face talks since the start of the Iran war. The meeting coincides with renewed diplomatic efforts, including upcoming Israel-Lebanon talks and regional outreach by Israel and Syria.
Oman has presented Iran with a proposal, backed by Gulf states, for joint management of the Strait of Hormuz, including voluntary fees for shipping. The plan aims to end trade disruption caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran, but disagreements remain over mandatory payments and the strait's pre-war status.
The US has signed a civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, allowing the kingdom to build reactors and enrich uranium, raising concerns about nuclear proliferation, especially in the context of the US-Iran conflict and the lack of IAEA oversight.
Israel has approved the principles of a 20-point plan allowing the International Stabilization Force to enter Gaza, a key step in post-war reconstruction. The force, backed by the US-established Board of Peace, will coordinate with the IDF, while Hamas retains control of significant areas. Morocco has formally joined, with other nations contributing.
Shipping traffic through key Middle East chokepoints has fallen sharply following Houthi attacks on Saudi oil installations, with vessel transits at multi-month lows. Data from Kpler shows a significant decline in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, as regional conflict disrupts trade.
Mediators have made significant progress in efforts to bring the US and Iran back to negotiations, according to reports. Iranian officials deny seeking talks, while a US-initiated proposal was conveyed through Oman. Discussions are also underway to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Israeli forces have escalated operations across the occupied West Bank, detaining hundreds of Palestinians and raiding numerous towns and villages. Simultaneously, settler attacks on Palestinian communities and property have surged, with reports of injuries, vandalism, and arson. The crackdown follows a shootout that killed four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers.
A Ukrainian strike on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea has killed one sailor and wounded another, prompting Tehran to summon Ukraine's diplomats and accuse Kyiv of a 'hostile and criminal' act. The incident raises concerns about a new front in the overlapping conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
As Iran escalates attacks on Gulf states, analysts and residents call for a coordinated regional response. Reports suggest Bahrain and Kuwait may have launched limited strikes, while US and Israeli support is seen as crucial in forming a defense alliance.
Iran has shifted its military focus to Bahrain and Kuwait amid ongoing US-Iran conflict, with analysts citing historical tensions and the small size of these Gulf states. Meanwhile, a crackdown on documentation of attacks has led to over 1,000 arrests, raising freedom of expression concerns.
The Iranian-backed Houthis are escalating attacks on Saudi Arabia, threatening to target Saudi ships in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait unless the Saudi-led coalition ends its blockade. In response, Saudi-led coalition strikes have targeted missile sites and weapons depots, while the Houthis also accuse Riyadh of attacking Sana'a airport.
President Lee Jae Myung declared a vision to position South Korea as a trustworthy production base and supply partner for AI semiconductors, unveiling the 'San Francisco AI Declaration' at a high-level meeting with global tech leaders. The meeting also saw agreements for $950 billion in cooperation projects, including a landmark SK Group semiconductor supply deal, and a separate MOU between South Korea's science ministry and AMD.
President Trump reiterated that the US-Saudi civilian nuclear deal requires Riyadh to join the Abraham Accords, despite the agreement being signed without that condition. Saudi Arabia has not yet responded, while officials and analysts debate uranium enrichment provisions and their implications for the region.