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A tweet by Nawaf Salam, Prime Minister of Lebanon, condemning IDF activity in the south of the country, was mysteriously deleted from his X account. Salam announced that an outside party managed to infiltrate his account, after which he published the original tweet again.

Robert Shagaev, a former Ukrainian submarine commander who defected to Russia in 2014, was killed in an explosion in Sevastopol. Meanwhile, Ukraine continues its long-range strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, and Vladimir Putin's visit to the Kuril Islands has triggered a diplomatic crisis with Japan.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has decided to exclude Democratic members of Congress from classified briefings, a move that could jeopardize the approval of the defense budget.

President Trump's security drill turns out to be a minor detail in Putin's preparations. Not just swapping planes, but a private train, mysterious stations, identical offices, and network shutdowns. "Putin's public image is a lie."

Security cameras captured the moment a hospital building collapsed on patients in Cali, Colombia. A woman was rescued alive 36 hours after the quake. The death toll has risen to 265, with hundreds still missing.

On the night of the great massacre of protesters in Iran, Farid Ramezani was murdered. Security forces identified a tattoo of the Shah on him, shot him at close range, and mutilated his body. A photojournalist who documented the protests and attacks in Iran was sentenced to 15 years in prison.

According to a report in a newspaper affiliated with Hezbollah, the Houthis began shelling Saudi weapons depots in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait area. The bombings began after they received information about Saudi Arabia's preparations for an attack against them, in coordination with the USA and the UK.

Turkish authorities have launched a series of raids at 123 locations against a network suspected of laundering approximately $2.1 billion. 30 suspects have already been arrested, and the investigation is examining a money trail that reports link to "Israeli financial networks."

An editorial in the New York Post attacks the housing policy of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, arguing that rent regulation and barriers to new construction are reducing the supply of apartments and driving up rents in the free market.

Hackers suspected of being linked to the Chinese government deployed autonomous artificial intelligence agents that breached government systems in Taiwan. The agents identified vulnerabilities and extracted approximately 2,500 sensitive records before the Israeli company Dream detected the breach.

A report by UN Women reveals the dire situation of women living under the Taliban. Half of the women who responded to a survey claimed they leave their homes twice a month or less. Only 7% of women in the country are employed, and for many who are left without family, this is a critical situation.

The stock has seen declines and gains since the morning hours, while a gag order has been placed on the investigation into the disappearance of Meli and Liel Yaalomi. The bank clarifies after an inspection: "No findings were found indicating any unusual activity regarding the bank's funds or assets."

Angel Aguirre, former governor of the state of Guerrero, has been officially charged with involvement in the 2014 disappearance of 43 students — one of the most harrowing cases in Mexican history, which became a symbol of cartel violence and official cover-ups. The country's president pledged to uncover the truth: 'I will invest all my efforts.'

New York Magazine has dedicated an article to the Arab culture that has become a prominent phenomenon in New York since October 7. The author describes a "Middle Eastern enclave" with hipsters in keffiyehs, themed parties, and cafes where dialogue with Israelis becomes a reason for apologies. The publication has sparked sharp criticism: opponents call it not pluralism, but a form of excluding Jews...

362 Ukrainian UAVs were intercepted and destroyed overnight Thursday across several Russian regions, including Belgorod, Bryansk, Voronezh, Kursk, Rostov, Moscow, Tatarstan, Crimea, and Krasnodar, as well as over the Black and Azov Seas, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.

Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro criticizes Israeli public diplomacy and the issue of Haredi conscription, assesses that J.D. Vance is leading the Republican race for 2028, and warns of the deepening rift in the American right and radicalization on the left against Israel and the USA.

The X network suspended the account of Yahya Sarea, the military spokesman for the Houthis, which had more than 121,000 followers. The account was used by him to announce attacks in the Red Sea and the region, and X stated that he violated the platform's rules.

The "El Niño" climate phenomenon is expected to reach its peak in December, but it is already causing severe droughts on three continents, damaging crops and threatening food supplies. The UN warns that tens of millions more could face severe hunger.

Families of sailors on the aircraft carrier report severe mental distress, suicide attempts, and poor living conditions, while the US Navy claims there has been no increase in reports of suicidal thoughts and that the crew is receiving medical and mental support.

The President is attempting to project that the Strait of Hormuz is under American control, yet on the ground, very few ships dare to traverse it.

Vladimir Putin has visited the Kuril Islands, which are disputed between Russia and Japan, for the first time. The visit, which sparked a sharp protest in Tokyo, took place against the backdrop of Russian military exercises and a North Korean ballistic missile launch.

Hasan Piker, who has millions of followers and is considered a prominent voice on the American left, refuses to apologize for his harsh statements against Israel. At the same time, his influence on the Democratic Party is growing.

Meta announced that since the Australian ban took effect in December, 462,000 Instagram accounts and 294,000 Facebook accounts suspected of belonging to users under 16 have been disabled.

Ukraine has launched a new form of economic warfare by targeting Wildberries logistics centers with UAVs. The goal is to shatter the illusion of normalcy for Russian citizens and strike at the heart of the Russian economy, setting a dangerous precedent.

An Illinois resident has won the largest prize of the year in the Powerball lottery. The winner can choose between receiving the full $1 billion prize or a one-time lump sum of $450.5 million in cash.

The Department of Homeland Security plans to purchase the G.L.O.V.E system for $20 million for immigration enforcement and investigation agents. The administration presents it as a means to de-escalate conflicts, while human rights organizations warn against excessive use of force.

The Prime Minister of Iraq has set a deadline of September 30 for armed factions to hand over their weapons to the state, and is preparing for a confrontation with those who refuse. Simultaneously, Baghdad is conducting talks with the Revolutionary Guards to restrain the militias.

A major real estate project by Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump in Albania is facing significant challenges. It has been revealed that the land was purchased from an international drug baron suspected of stealing it from local residents. Authorities have frozen $120 million, while mass protests continue across the country.

Search efforts for survivors of the severe earthquake in Colombia continue, with 496 people still classified as missing. "This is undoubtedly a tragedy of enormous proportions," said Colombian President Abelardo de la Asprilla.

Greg Gatwood and Judy Gittelson found a carved limestone statue in the ground that may be related to the city's artistic past. The clues point to the Art Institute across from their home – and perhaps to artist Ralph Stackpole.

The investigation into the disappearance of the mother and daughter has been transferred to Lahav 433, as Israeli authorities lean toward a non-nationalistic motive. The family has protested the police's stance, demanding that the possibility of a terrorist incident remains under serious investigation.

American officials described the threat as "information originating from Israel, considered to have a low level of confidence." The Secret Service decided not to gamble with the president's life: "They did what they had to do."

New details shed light on the Iranian threat that led last month to an unusual diversion operation for Donald Trump. Israel warned of a potential missile attack on Air Force One, but US and Turkish authorities found no concrete evidence that the suspects possessed the necessary weaponry.

Two US Army soldiers were killed in the crash of an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter during operations near Fort Hood base in Texas. The crash ignited a large grass fire, and emergency teams were dispatched to the scene.

The Chief Rabbi of Israel met in Chisinau with the chairman of the Jewish community, Alex Blitski, on the occasion of the inauguration of the new Chief Rabbi of Moldova, Menachem Mendel Axelrod. The two discussed the flourishing of Jewish life, the preservation of the memory of the Holocaust, and the establishment of the first Jewish museum in the country.

The unconventional wedding took place inside the fast-food restaurant where the couple works, while the drive-thru service continued to operate as usual. A recording by one of the customers went viral and sparked a heated discussion online: 'In today's economic situation, I completely understand them.'

Two pilots were killed on Wednesday when an Apache attack helicopter crashed in a field near Salado, Texas. CNN reported the incident, citing the local sheriff's office.

US President Donald Trump announced that White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her position at the end of the month to focus on her family. Despite her departure, she will remain a key external advisor to the president and continue her political involvement.

Sources within the Donald Trump administration have sent angry messages to Israel regarding the siege of Palestinian homes, which has been ongoing for three days. The situation is causing significant embarrassment even for Israel's friends in the US.

The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs is coordinating the search for the mother and daughter missing in Vienna, with an Israel Police representative on the ground. Moshe Yaalomi, brother of one of the missing, stated that the last contact occurred on Friday evening. Austrian police have deployed elite units to assist in the search.