Satellite images reveal Israel expanding Gaza military sites
Images show Israel building permanent military bases in Gaza as US-backed reconstruction plans stall.
Cruise Ships Seized Brief Hormuz Reopening to Flee Persian Gulf – Bloomberg
- Cruise Ships Seized Brief Hormuz Reopening to Flee Persian Gulf Bloomberg
- Strait of Hormuz Reopens Cruise Critic
- Five Cruise Ships Are Out of the Persian Gulf Cruise Industry News
- Five Gulf-stranded cruise ships clear Strait of Hormuz Seatrade Cruise News
- First cruise ship transits the Strait of Hormuz since Iran war began Euronews.com
Padre Guilherme hosts rave in Argentina’s capital honoring late Pope Francis – AP News
MAGA lost big in Hungary — but the battle for Europe isn’t over – Salon.com
Ukrainian Drones Are Cutting Off Ammo Resupply To Russian Artillery – Forbes
UK police investigating if arson attacks on Jewish sites in London are the work of Iranian proxies – AP News
- UK police investigating if arson attacks on Jewish sites in London are the work of Iranian proxies AP News
- Arson attacks 'gathering momentum', Chief Rabbi says BBC
- British Counterterrorism Police Investigating Attacks Against Jewish Sites The New York Times
- Attempted arson at London synagogue is 3rd attack on Jewish site in past week: "Sustained campaign of violence" CBS News
- Britain’s chief rabbi says Jews are facing campaign of violence after spate of arson attacks Politico
DRC government, M23 rebels commit to protect civilians, aid deliveries
After talks in Switzerland, the two sides also made progress on a protocol for ceasefire oversight.
Syrian Billionaires Needed a Favor in Washington. They Invoked the Trump Name. – The New York Times
What to know about US-Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz
Trump accuses Iran of violating the ceasefire as he announces plans to send US negotiators to Pakistan for more talks.
Independent bookstores make quiet comeback as big chains dominate retail
About 422 indie bookshops opened in 2025, up 31%, defying predictions of retail consolidation
For years now, we have heard that Amazon and the big chains are crushing small businesses, but independent bookstores are suddenly making a comeback.
About 422 new indie bookshops opened in 2025, according to the American Booksellers Association, a 31% rise from 2024. Countless independent restaurants, coffee shops, fitness centers, movie theaters, clothing stores and other small businesses also continue to thrive even in this era of ever-bigger retailers, fast-casual restaurants and massive e-commerce platforms.
Continue reading...Book Review: ‘When We See You Again,’ by Rachel Goldberg-Polin – The New York Times
- Book Review: ‘When We See You Again,’ by Rachel Goldberg-Polin The New York Times
- 'I feel like we failed' to bring Gaza hostages home, Rachel Goldberg-Polin tells CBS's 60 Minutes The Jerusalem Post
- Between Pain And Faith: Rachel Goldberg-Polin Says Goodbye To Hersh i24NEWS
- Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s Son Was Taken On October 7, Grief Became Her “Badge Of Love” Qoo10.co.id
- Rachel Goldberg-Polin Reflects on Son Captivity and Death Readers.id
Displaced Lebanese woman returns to find home destroyed after ceasefire
A displaced woman returned to southern Lebanon after a ceasefire to find her house reduced to rubble.
Italian lawyers could win ‘wild west-style bounties’ if immigration clients go home
Giorgia Meloni’s far-right government to ask MPs to back controversial voluntary repatriation scheme
Italian lawyers will be paid bonuses if they successfully convince their immigrant clients to return home under a government plan that has been compared to a “wild west-style bounty”.
The incentive is in the latest security bill from Giorgia Meloni’s far-right government and goes to the lower house of parliament for final approval this week. It was passed by the upper house after fiery debate.
Continue reading...China is the Iran war’s biggest winner. It never fired a shot – Axios
- China is the Iran war's biggest winner. It never fired a shot Axios
- China steps up Iran diplomacy while seeking smooth summit with Trump Reuters
- The Iran War Is a Win for China Foreign Affairs
- Why China is taking a behind-the-scenes role in the Iran war The Washington Post
- Why China Won’t Lean Hard on Iran The New York Times
Rat poison found in HiPP baby food jar in Austria, police say
The brand warned on Saturday that consuming the purées may be potentially "life-threatening".
Rat poison found in HiPP baby food jar in Austria, police say
The brand warned on Saturday that consuming the purées may be potentially "life-threatening".
Hormuz Shipping Traffic Grinds to a Halt as Tensions Deepen – Bloomberg
- Hormuz Shipping Traffic Grinds to a Halt as Tensions Deepen Bloomberg
- Transit Hormuz only when we say: Indian Navy's advisory after firing incident India Today
- Iran fires on ships in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran imposes restrictions again AP News
- Two Indian-flagged ships attacked while crossing Strait of Hormuz, government confirms Reuters
- Ships Attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Iran Declares Strict Control of Vital Shipping Route The New York Times
Trump to send US delegation to Pakistan for possible Iran talks
No decision has been taken by Tehran on sending a delegation for talks in Pakistan, Iran's Tasnim outlet says.