A first reaction by Israel was swift, with the initial "salvo" fired by the country's ministry of foreign affairs in the X platform, which refers to "nothing but a reward for jihadist Hamas - emboldened by its Muslim Brotherhood affiliated in the UK"

In a weekly post on FB Kyriakos Mitsotakis also referred to a decision by his government to purchase a fourth state-of-the-art frigate from Naval Group

Some experts suggested it looked more like vandalism than extortion, but investigations are ongoing

The Israeli military denies any strategy to “flatten Gaza”, saying the demolitions are aimed at Hamas infrastructure

Trump said both trade and defense deals are expected, including what he described as a “large-scale” purchase of Boeing aircraft.

Peter and Barbara Reynolds, aged 76 and 80, were released in Afghanistan after months in Taliban custody following Qatari mediation. The couple, long-time residents of the country, said they were treated well and are eager to reunite with their family

Estonia’s Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said Friday that the MiG-31 fighter jets entered Estonian airspace without permission and remained inside for 12 minutes

Sanctioned far-Right leader Bezalel Smotrich described Gaza as a lucrative land opportunity, claiming U.S. talks on future settlements are underway

Earlier on Thursday, Patriarch Bartholomew had celebrated a doxology at the Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine in Manhattan.

Jerry Greenfield steps down as brand ambassador after 47 years, saying Unilever has “silenced” the ice cream brand’s activism, while Ben Cohen continues protests calling for independence

Israeli bombardments have devastated Gaza’s cultural treasures, destroying centuries-old palaces, mosques, churches and bathhouses

Candace Owens repeated her claim that Brigitte Macron is a man on YouTube and across social media platforms.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani spoke at a press conference with Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin.

The Turkey-Egypt Joint Naval Exercise, "Sea of Friendship", is scheduled to take place in the Eastern Mediterranean on Sept. 22-26.

At the 47-meter-long table, the heads of state occupied the center: President Trump flanked by King Charles and the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, while Melania, labeled “Mrs. Trump,” sat across from them between Queen Camilla and the Prince of Wales.

A UN report warns of worsening droughts, floods, and glacier loss, predicting that more than half the global population may struggle to access water within the next 25 years

Disney-owned ABC suspended the late-night show after host Jimmy Kimmel’s comments on the assassination of activist Charlie Kirk drew regulatory threats and political pressure, igniting a fierce free speech debate

Members of Congress from both parties have long expressed respect for the Patriarch, citing his consistent advocacy for peace, human rights and the environment

The British professor stresses that the “peace” sought by Putin is tantamount to Ukraine’s capitulation, while noting that any lasting solution in the Middle East will require an equitable accommodation of the Palestinian right to self-determination

The Commission said it would halt bilateral support for Israel, with the exception of aid to civil society.