Khamenei takes steps to ensure succession amid rising fears of US strikes, assassination

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Iran’s supreme leader has appointed his close ally, Ali Larijani, as the country’s de facto leader, sidelining the elected president, Masoud Pezeshkian.

Iranian protesters cry ‘death to Khamenei’ as Trump, Iranian FM clash over casuality numbers

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran, Iran, February 17, 2026.
Iran's security chief Ali Larijani attends a ceremony by the Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah marking the first anniversary of Israel's assassination of their longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah, in Beirut's southern suburbs on September 27, 2025.
US Airmen prepare to load GBU-31 munition systems onto F-15E Strike Eagles within the US Central Command area of responsibility, December 19, 2025

Israel disqualifies own bobsleigh team from Winter Olympics for faking illness

The disqualification follows a series of tense moments for the Israeli delegation at the Milan-Cortina games.

Adam Edelman, Menachem Chen, Uri Zisman, and Omer Katz of Israel during four-man bobsleigh during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Cortina Sliding Centre.
Supporters of Maccabi Tel Aviv hold flags at Dam Square ahead of the Europa League football match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv, in Amsterdam on November 7, 2024

UK slams West Midlands Police over Maccabi fan ban based on AI reports

The committee said local police relied too heavily on “inaccurate and unverified” material, including information partly based on false AI-generated content that painted a misleading picture.

A Palestinian flag is held up outside the Royal Courts of Justice, on the day judges decide whether the co-founder of Palestine Action can challenge the UK government's ban on the group, in London, Britain, September 25, 2025.

Pro-Palestinian activists intimidate Jewish residents in UK, push for Israel boycott

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Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad-Reza Ashtiani walks near an Iranian missile during an unveiling ceremony in Tehran, Iran, in this picture obtained on February 17, 2024.

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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators wear keffiyeh at a protest to condemn the interception of the vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla, in Rome, Italy, October 1, 2025.

Anti-Zionist group plans keffiyeh protest amid Buchenwald camp's ban on pro-Palestinian symbols

The flags of Turkey and Israel are flown as President Isaac Herzog makes a state visit to Turkey, March 9, 2022.

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Alex Bouaziz CEO and co-founder of Deel.

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Cabinet secretary Tzachi Braverman seen at the weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister office in Jerusalem on December 18, 2016.

Supreme Court rejects Braverman's appeal, keeps travel ban in place over ‘midnight meeting’ probe

Ono Academic College unveils International Law Program bridging Israeli and US legal systems

New LL.B. track at Ono International School combines Israeli law with NY Bar eligibility

ONO ACADEMIC COLLEGE campus in Kiryat Ono.

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Huckabee fires back at Tucker Carlson after interview descends into Israel-smearing

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Italy's RAI apologizes after latest gaffe targets Israeli bobsleigh team

On Saturday, viewers heard "Let's avoid crew number 21, which is the Israeli one," and then "no, because ..." before the sound was cut off.

Pro-Palestinian vandalism of London bakery with Jewish roots draws outcry from British Jews

Israeli 2-man bobsleigh team.

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US, Iran clash over sanctions relief, uranium enrichment in nuclear talks

"The negotiations continue and the possibility of reaching an interim agreement exists," the official said.

UAE foils terror-linked cyberattacks targeting national infrastructure

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Hezbollah now managed by IRGC officers, Arab media reports

Hamas police officers stand guard, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Gaza City, October 11, 2025; illustrative.

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Seven bodies recovered after Chinese tour bus falls through frozen Lake Baikal in Siberia

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Australian navy ship crosses strategic Taiwan Strait, drawing Chinese military response

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Elon Musk says Tesla's new 'affordable' Cybertruck will only be available for 10 days

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Israel was world’s top target for geopolitical cyberattacks in 2025, report finds

New Tesla Cybertruck 2026.

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NVIDIA VP says company sees Northern Israel as center of AI revolution

Wild storm in New Zealand disrupts flights, thousands without power

Heavy rain and strong winds disrupted flights, roads, and power supply across New Zealand’s North Island, leaving tens of thousands without electricity.

Two women declared dead after suspected oxygen suit failures at Ashdod oil refinery

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Jerusalem, Tel Aviv become the most polluted major cities in the world from dust, urban emissions

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Iran’s poorly maintained ‘dark fleet’ poses major risk for oil spill in Mideast

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