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Tel Aviv Pride started, then stopped… and I was there
Rainbow flags were everywhere, moving in the breeze, and they moved me, as I had been invited to join a press delegation attending Tel Aviv Pride and was thrilled to be there. I was excited to report on celebrations that were scheduled, not in...

Iran struck five Israeli military bases during 12-day war: report
Iranian missiles appear to have directly hit five Israeli military facilities during the recent 12-day war, according to radar data seen by The Telegraph. The strikes have not been made public by the Israeli authorities and cannot be reported from...

Morning Brief: Epstein Case Drama, Trump Hosts Bibi & Russia Hoax Exposed
The DOJ and FBI say Jeffrey Epstein did not have a client list, and there is no evidence of blackmail or proof that he was murdered, much to the disillusionment of many conservatives. President Donald Trump pressures Israel to accept a ceasefire...

TSA Policies Become Slightly Less Stupid
The TSA ends its stupidest rule ever after 20 years of pointlessness: The Transportation Security Administration has started to phase out its rule requiring travelers to take off their shoes before going through security after, oh, just 20 years...

Middle East: Israel sending delegation for Gaza truce talks
Skip next section Israel sending delegation for Gaza truce talks 07/06/2025July 6, 2025Israel sending delegation for Gaza truce talks Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was sending a delegation to Qatar Sunday for ceasefire talks,...

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei makes first public appearance since Iran-Israel conflict
This marks Khamenei’s first confirmed public appearance since hostilities with Israel began on June 13. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader of Iran, was seen in public for the first time since a 12-day war with Israel. Following allegations...
Spurned by Netanyahu, Israeli hostage families turn to Trump
Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size As Israeli beachgoers splash around in the Mediterranean Sea and play volleyball on the nearby...

US Envoy: Ceasefire deal nears in Gaza after breakthrough talks
2025-07-08T19:45:53+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News - Washington On Tuesday, US envoy Steve Witkoff announced that the Gaza ceasefire deal nearing completion, as he prepared to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for...

Tourist arrivals to Romania slightly up in first part of 2025
Arrivals recorded in tourist accommodation structures in Romania, including apartments and rental rooms, in the first five months totaled 4.49 million people, up 0.8% compared to the same period in 2024, according to data from the National...
Intel Warning: Gaza faces very dangerous health, humanitarian scenario
[Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:08:12 +0300] Geneva – Saba: The World Health Organization warned on Tuesday of the deteriorating health conditions in the Gaza Strip, stressing that current conditions have become catastrophic, especially for pregnant and...

12-year-old undergoes emergency surgery after swallowing magnetic balls
Baku, July 8, AZERTAC A 12-year-old boy from northern Israel underwent emergency surgery at Bnei Zion Medical Center in Haifa last week after swallowing eight small magnetic balls—an incident doctors warn could have turned deadly, according to the...

Florida Man Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
In a letter nominating President Donald Trump (the ultimate Florida Man) for the Nobel Peace Prize, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to mention many of the Commander-in-Chief's accomplishments. Was it the decision that could cause...

A New Day Dawns: Israel’s Economic Spring
Joy comes in the morning – and for Israel, the morning light is beginning to shine again. After the dust of a 12-day war with Iran settled, something remarkable began to stir. Tel Aviv’s share indexes soared to all-time highs. The shekel climbed...

Qatar Says Gaza Deal needs More Time, Despite Trump-Netanyahu Optimism in Washington
Leaders from Israel and Hamas have entered a third day of indirect ceasefire and hostage negotiations in Doha, coordinated by Qatar, the United States, and Egypt, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled to Washington to pursue...

Israeli attacks in region aim to pressure Palestinians: Erdoğan
The reason behind Israel’s attacks on Lebanon, Syria and Iran is to bring the Palestinian people to its knees, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Friday during the 17th summit of the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO) in Azerbaijan’s...

Gaza ceasefire can be reached but may take more time: officials
Israeli officials said on Tuesday that gaps can be bridged between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas at peace talks in Qatar, though it may take more than a few days to reach a deal to free hostages and halt fighting. Delegations from...

Foreign Office warns Brits going to popular tourist spot to ‘be vigilant’ amid conflict
Kieran Isgin Money & Lifestyle writer 22:04, 05 Jul 2025 The Foreign Office is warning any holidaymakers going to Cyprus this summer to 'be vigilant' amid growing concerns of conflict in the region. In its latest information, it highlights that...
The cost of victory: Israel overpowered its foes but deepened its isolation
LONDON – It’s Israel’s Middle East now. After three-quarters of a century fighting hostile neighbours, the tiny Jewish country, about the size of New Jersey, has all but vanquished its enemies – Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in the Gaza Strip,...

American Solo Traveler Was in Iran When It Was Bombed. She Documents How She Fled the Country (Exclusive)
NEED TO KNOW Mariah, a solo traveler in Iran, needed to figure out how to get home after the country was bombed by Israel on June 13 She traveled with her guide and a driver who took her to the border and got her to Armenia From Armenia, she...

Israeli drone strike kills 1, wounds 3
Israeli drone strike kills 1, wounds 3 KHALDEH, Lebanon -- An Israeli drone strike hit a car on a highway in the town of Khaldeh just south of Beirut, killing one person and injuring three others, Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported...