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Under heavy missile and drone barrages, and in the shadow of economic distress and military mobilization, thousands of Jewish families are struggling to find rest. Jewish communities and aid organizations have established protected complexes for women and children to grant them a sense of security.

The Turkish parliament has passed a historic law allowing thousands of Kurdish fighters to lay down their arms and reintegrate into civilian life. The move is intended to solidify the peace process with the PKK, though the opposition fears it is a tool to extend President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's tenure.

American officials say that at a facility from the Assad regime era, known as "Site 99", nuclear materials were stored from which a "dirty bomb" could be prepared. Israel threatened to bomb the facility if the nuclear material was not removed. The IAEA will soon begin removing the material from the country.

In an interview with Tucker Carlson, Hunter Biden, son of former US President Joe Biden, harshly attacked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. During the conversation, Carlson also raised conspiratorial claims regarding an alleged Israeli role in the controversy surrounding content on Biden's laptop.

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan signed a security agreement in Jeddah featuring a collective defense mechanism. Egypt, invited to join, declined at this stage due to sensitive relations with Israel and regional tensions.

Israel bombed Hezbollah's banks and gold reserves, while the US pressured the Lebanese government to implement a series of reforms to shut off the terrorist organization's funding tap.

German Economy Minister Katrina Reiche warned in a Financial Times interview that rising support for the "Alternative for Germany" (AfD) party could deter foreign investors ahead of critical state elections.

An unusual and alarming incident occurred during a current affairs interview on the corporation's station, when Israel's economic attaché began experiencing a particularly powerful earthquake that led to heavy damage and casualties.

Against the backdrop of stalling negotiations, US President Donald Trump has threatened Tehran with counter-demands for compensation. He stated he has instructed his representatives to insist on payments for victims of the Iranian regime.

The new Prime Minister of Iraq, Ali al-Zaidi, is seeking to shift the country's foreign policy. As part of his plan to avoid regional tensions, he declared that Iraq will not join any military or security alliances.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Colombia has officially recognized Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights. This historic decision followed Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar's visit to Colombia for the inauguration of President Abelardo de la Espriella.

Hasan Piker grew up on the line between Turkey and New Jersey, turning from a shy boy into one of the most prominent voices of the radical left in the USA. Today he preaches his doctrine to about 3 million followers online, and when it comes to Israel, his messages are particularly sharp.

A Nazi salute, posts calling for the expulsion of Jews, and allegations of managing a racist anonymous account: The scandal surrounding a former club treasurer in New York deepens after he was filmed spending time with senior officials days after being suspended.

The tremor, with a magnitude close to 7, was also felt in Ecuador, Venezuela, and Panama. In the Colombian capital of Bogota, residents fled to the streets, and provincial governors in the west of the country reported injuries and significant damage to buildings in the cities of Quibdo and Pereira.

230 migrants were crammed into a small boat that crossed the English Channel from France to England - the largest number of migrants on a single boat. The Labour government promises a "no-compromise fight" and boasts of a drop in the total number of migrants. Right-wing leader Farage suggests fighting the boats with the Navy - and freeing up space in prison with deportation to El Salvador.

Less than two weeks after tens of thousands crossed from Morocco to Ceuta, calls are again circulating on social media for young people to gather at the border on August 15. Spanish authorities are preparing for another mass entry attempt and clarify that they are taking the threat seriously.

The epicenter of the quake was recorded in the Chocó department in the west of the country, at a depth of about 82 kilometers. Authorities have activated emergency protocols and are scanning the affected areas. As of now, no official estimate regarding casualties or property damage has been reported.

Kulsum Akbari used to marry elderly men and, according to her conviction, killed them using drugs she put into drinks and in some cases by strangulation. According to Iranian media, the motive was money, assets, and inheritances. She has now been sentenced to 10 separate death penalties for ten murders.

The Democratic senator demands that his party's leadership ban Super PACs from participating in primaries, arguing that hundreds of millions of dollars from outside entities allow special interests to influence election results.

A political storm is shaking Lebanon following the arrest of a senior retired Syrian officer inside the Syrian embassy in Beirut. The newspaper "Al-Akhbar" accuses authorities of attempting a secret transfer to Damascus and covering up the incident, signaling a return of Syrian influence in the country.

The Italian Prime Minister has harshly criticized Spain's handling of illegal immigration in a move seen as an attempt to consolidate her voter base.

World press headlines: Khamenei strengthens the hawkish wing in the leadership, which may lead to a confrontation with the Speaker of the Parliament; the UAE is considering building a facility for natural gas exports that would bypass Hormuz; and is it time for Israel to stop hiding its nuclear weapons? Globes presents a daily short review of interesting news from the world media about Israel.

Russia reported another massive drone attack, the deadliest in two years, with strikes hitting Nizhnekamsk, a key oil industry hub located 1,200 km from the Ukrainian border. Kyiv also reported casualties from Russian shelling, including a drone strike on a taxi.

Iran is hardening its positions and demanding additional concessions from the US, but at the same time is suffering from a severe economic crisis that affects both the regime and tens of millions of its citizens.

The Reuters news agency revealed that the Democratic Party is already preparing the ground for a recapture of the House of Representatives.

An unruly child on a domestic flight in Canada who refused to buckle up forced the crew to make an unusual decision: returning to the gate so the child and their parent could disembark. Passengers were forced to wait for a new flight the following day due to the incident.

Many Catholics received the news of Pope Leo XIV's planned visit this November as a sign from heaven, against the backdrop of a severe economic crisis that has pushed millions into debt following the president's austerity measures. The Archbishop of Buenos Aires stated: "People need two or more jobs to make ends meet, or they fall into the trap of loans that lead to debt."

According to the report in the Lebanese newspaper, Israel offered the transfer of Jewish remains from Jewish cemeteries in Lebanon to Israel in exchange for the release of Lebanese civilians. In addition, the Lebanese delegation to the negotiations in Rome returned to Beirut without having managed to obtain any Israeli commitment to a ceasefire or to a reduction in military operations.

Gaps between Israel and the administration of President Donald Trump are widening amid a lack of progress in negotiations regarding Lebanon, Gaza, and Iran. The US is pushing for an end to hostilities, while Israel insists on the complete disarmament of Hamas.

Air defense systems in Aden were activated early this morning following the presence of unidentified UAVs near the presidential palace. This marks the second such incident in the region within a few days.

The power struggle within Iran's leadership is intensifying: elements from the radical camp are working to reduce the powers of Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and transfer more power to the IRGC and the regime's ideological elements.

While reports on his condition continue to contradict each other, the prolonged absence of Iran's leader from the public arena leaves the system in Tehran dependent on written statements and interpretations by senior officials.

The UK Ministry of Defence disconnected the cameras from the internet after discovering the breach. Concerns: exposure of operational plans in the Persian Gulf and meetings of senior command staff.

Against the backdrop of a surge in antisemitic incidents and threats to Jewish institutions in the United States, thousands of community members are undergoing security training and joining synagogue security teams.

The UAE has successfully normalized its investments across the United States, with a significant portion now directed toward the family of US President Donald Trump.

Royal Navy vessels and spy drones, worth approximately £12 million, transmitted 'heartbeat signals' to an IP address in China. The cameras were disconnected from the network, and there are concerns in the UK about the exposure of elite unit personnel.

Planning a trip to Europe? Prepare for the fifth extreme heatwave this summer. With air conditioning often unavailable, authorities have issued high-level fire warnings. Here is where the heat will hit hardest and how to stay safe.

Facing the Chinese threat, Taiwan is currently building massive fleets of drones and unmanned attack boats. The island aspires to become a global drone power, hoping to deter a direct confrontation with China.

19-year-old Julissa Ruby Salazar was found dead in her Tucson, Arizona apartment after her family requested a welfare check. Her partner, 20-year-old Varun Bachigari, was arrested in Germany on an arrest warrant for kidnapping and first-degree murder.

The powerful typhoon reached China's east coast with winds of 151 km/h and heavy rains. In Shanghai alone, more than 30,000 people were evacuated and operations at the Yangshan port were halted. Authorities are warning of floods and landslides.