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Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the UAE are investing billions in Africa, taking over ports, and expanding their military presence. The goal: minerals, shipping routes, and influence over one of the most important arenas in the world.

Iran announced it has not yet decided to resume negotiations with the US, clarifying that back-channel messages do not constitute a dialogue. Tehran also set conditions for opening the Strait of Hormuz, dismissing Trump's territorial claims as "fantasies."

The mother and daughter planned the escape for a month, covered their tracks, and deleted location data, according to an Israel Police investigation. A source familiar with the details told N12: the debt amount is not high, the motive is still unknown. During the journey, Meli called the consulate in Vienna, but the call was not answered.

The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln will return to the US after more than 260 days of operations and will be replaced by the USS George Washington. Background: reports of spoiled food, mental distress, and difficult conditions on deck.

According to various reports, the powerful earthquake was underwater, and there is a chance of tsunami waves in various areas of Indonesia. The source of the tremor is likely in the area of Flores Island. Many residents rushed to evacuate their homes, but initial reports do not indicate any casualties.

An unusual incident in Phoenix, USA, highlighted the importance of air traffic controller vigilance after two American Airlines planes found themselves in the same airspace under the same flight number. The controller reacted in real-time, changing the way he communicated with the crews, thereby preventing a collision.

The US President hardened his rhetoric against Tehran, emphasizing that the US maintains complete control over the Strait of Hormuz through a naval blockade. He warned that any Iranian attack would be met with a response of "100 times" the force. Simultaneously, the US administration announced that new and unprecedented economic measures aimed at blocking Iranian revenue sources will be unveiled...

In a speech delivered in New York, the US President claimed that the move would be completed 'after we finish defeating Iran - which is already heavily defeated at the moment'. According to him, 'thanks to our military and our blockade - no ship passes through the strait'. He also repeated his long-standing promise: 'We cannot allow them to obtain nuclear weapons'.

A week after contact with them was lost in Vienna, Meli and Liel Yahalomi were located in South America following a round-the-clock international intelligence operation. The dramatic moment of the encounter took place on a bus, when a police representative approached the two and said: "We were very worried about you, I want to ask you a few questions." Thus ended the disappearance journey that...

As we first reported on N12, checks in German aviation systems revealed that the names of Meli and Liel appear on the passenger list of a Lufthansa flight to South America. Austrian police announced: they left of their own volition, there is no suspicion of criminal activity. A senior police official: "The terror motive has weakened significantly." Reconstruction of the movement axis being checked...

The suspect was allegedly documented spraying the inscription "Clean hands, dirty money" and pouring soap into the World War II Memorial fountain. Red and green paint was sprayed on the granite stones, and it is speculated that this is a protest against arms supplies to Israel. The suspect faces two charges, with a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.

A teenage Irish tourist was electrocuted to death in a vacation apartment on the Greek island of Kimolos. He suffered a fatal shock upon touching the shower handle. Authorities are now investigating whether the property's electrical system met safety standards.

Austrian police announced that the mother and daughter left the country of their own volition and there is no suspicion of criminal activity. Behind the announcement: a check of airline systems in Germany revealed that the two boarded a Lufthansa flight to South America.

According to The New York Times, Russian intelligence trained young people to break through barriers and set fire to buildings. Priests were paid to preach against the European Union. An Israeli-Moldovan oligarch is working to recruit activists. Meanwhile, Russia is damaging energy infrastructure, causing power outages.

The French Ministry of Finance confirmed that a cyberattack on the tax authority led to the theft of data belonging to 678,000 users, including private individuals and business owners. Authorities are still investigating the exact nature of the exposed data.

The Houthis launched a wide wave of attacks on the western coast of Yemen and fired 44 UAVs toward the port of Mocha, alongside ballistic missiles and explosive boats. According to the Yemeni army, an attempt was also made to hit an oil tanker near Bab al-Mandab.

CENTCOM announced that 62 merchant ships changed their route as part of the enforcement of the American siege on Iran, three ships were detained, and two others were searched. Simultaneously, Washington is preparing to replace the aircraft carrier in the region.

Ahead of the eighth round between Lebanon and Israel, the Hezbollah Secretary-General has intensified his opposition to the diplomatic track and the disarmament of the organization, clarifying that as far as he is concerned, there is no change in Hezbollah's line.

An unusual birthday gift received by Marco Rubio in May has been revealed online: the White House prepared a framed picture for the US Secretary of State featuring 68 amusing versions of a meme created from a famous photo of him. Senior administration officials signed the gift, and President Donald Trump added the words above his signature: "You are great."

South Korea is preparing for a total ban on the sale of dog meat, effective in 2027. For many elderly citizens, this marks a painful farewell to a long-standing culinary tradition.

Moscow trained activists to set fire to buildings and break through police barriers, and paid hundreds of priests to influence voters. According to The New York Times, Russian military intelligence oversaw training camps ahead of the elections. Authorities thwarted the plan, but in Moldova they warn: "We won the battle, not the war."

32-year-old Margarita Raut was arrested on suspicion of planting an explosive device and eliminating in Sevastopol a former submarine officer who defected from Ukraine to Russia. According to reports, she received payment in crypto and expressed no remorse during her interrogation.

Vivian Aisen will begin her tenure in the country and join the Israeli aid delegation. In addition, Colombia has decided to move its embassy to Jerusalem, freeze the establishment of a Colombian embassy in Ramallah, and withdraw from the lawsuit filed by South Africa against Israel.

Russia rejected a temporary ceasefire in the Black Sea proposed by Ukraine, stating there is "no basis" for such a move. The decision follows a recent escalation in the region, during which at least 50 cargo ships have been attacked over the past two months.

At the end of June, two brothers from Venezuela went to the sea near their home. 15-year-old Winder wanted to take their 10-year-old brother, Moises, with them, but he was grounded as punishment. "I kept insisting, but my mother just wouldn't give in," he told the British media. Eventually, he and his brother Davy went without him.

While the US President continues to refuse to publicly support Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the upcoming elections, it turns out that one question the American President asked him caused Netanyahu to hesitate.

California is poised to become the first U.S. state to officially treat Judaism as an ethnic group rather than just a religion. A new bill would require state agencies to include a "Jewish ethnicity" checkbox on all demographic data forms.

After years of disconnection, boycotts, and hostility, the political map is turning: Colombia has recognized Israeli sovereignty on the Golan, Venezuela has opened its first channel in 17 years, and other governments are deepening ties with Jerusalem. What is driving the shift - and how is Israel trying to prevent the next blow when the pendulum swings again?

Trump has ordered the US Navy to return to steam-based launch systems on new aircraft carriers. Industry officials warn that the dramatic move is expected to cost billions, delay programs, and create a potential technological advantage for China.

Cami Clark does not hold an official position at Anthropic, but is a key adviser to her husband, CEO Dario Amodei. Her ties to Silicon Valley elites, the venture dubbed a "revolutionary porn company," and correspondence with the late sex offender are now being revealed.

One of the central media outlets in New York has launched a move to "whitewash" Mayor Zoran Mamdani. This comes against the backdrop of harsh criticism against him from many sources in the city.

The stated goal of the procurement is to "achieve compliance quickly and prevent escalation." Human rights organizations and senior officials in the United States have sharply criticized the plan, citing a death case linked to the use of such gloves: "This will lead to a severe escalation in violence."

According to the announcement, the move stems from concerns over national security due to "over-reliance" on foreign countries; however, it is estimated that the move is aimed specifically at the Chinese companies that dominate the market; at the same time, the White House released a report stating that more than 40 countries helped China circumvent the tariffs imposed by the US.

A British investigation and a US Congressional inquiry are examining money transfers to entities linked to "Code Pink," which led pro-Palestinian protests in Britain. The suspicion: a network linked to a businessman identified with China helped fund the activity.

Campaigns in Lebanon and Jordan are calling to ban the new Marvel film due to the involvement of producer Avi Arad. The reason: his service in the IDF and his support for Israel. Despite the protests, demand at the box office remains at its peak.

Criticism continues against the US Secretary of Defense regarding the deterioration of service conditions aboard the aircraft carrier 'Abraham Lincoln'. This time, it comes from the political arena in the United States.

Steve Martin from Texas kept an American Civil War-era munition on his desk for years, having received it from his son who found it while fishing. He assumed it was an antique, until a truck driver with a military background warned him it could be a live shell. A bomb squad later confirmed the suspicion.

Nigel Farage has regained his seat in the British Parliament and declared a "crushing victory," but was absent from the vote count after stating he was warned by police about an organized campaign intended to disrupt and disparage the result.

The US Treasury Secretary announced that the United States plans to take economic steps against Iran next week that are unprecedented in history. These measures will combine total economic isolation with a continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to prevent any traffic in or out of Iranian ports.

Hours of gaming and scrolling in bed ended in severe nerve damage. Indonesian actress Shakila was forced to undergo complex neck surgery. Now, immobilized in a brace, she warns: "The pain was unbearable — keep children away from screens."