Netflix has ended its pursuit of Warner Bros Discovery's streaming and studio assets after Paramount Skydance raised its bid to 31 dollars per share. Paramount also increased its financing commitments, prompting Warner Bros to deem its offer superior.

President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met at the White House to discuss housing and immigration issues. The mayor said a detained Columbia University student was released after he raised the case with the president.

The United States has developed new kamikaze drones by reverse engineering Iran’s Shahed-136 system. The effort aims to close capability gaps exposed by the widespread use of suicide drones in recent conflicts.

The family of United Nations rapporteur Francesca Albanese is suing President Donald Trump over sanctions imposed on her. The lawsuit argues the measures are unconstitutional and have harmed the family’s rights and livelihood.

Multiple explosions were reported in Kabul early Friday, hours after clashes along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. The blasts followed reported air activity over the city as tensions between the two countries escalate.

The United States and Iran made what mediators called significant progress in nuclear talks in Geneva but failed to reach a deal. Negotiations are set to resume next week amid rising regional tensions and threats of military action.

Matan Angrest described enduring brutal interrogations and isolation during 738 days in captivity in Gaza. The captured tank driver said he resisted intense pressure to reveal classified information while learning months later that his crew had been killed.

Congress criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the Knesset, saying it weakened India's moral standing. The Bharatiya Janata Party dismissed the remarks as politically motivated and highlighted the honors Modi received during his visit.

The Duke of Sussex has urged the opening of aid corridors into Gaza during a visit to Jordan with the Duchess of Sussex. He highlighted the humanitarian crisis, praised Jordan's leadership, and met recovering addicts at a rehabilitation centre in Amman.

Sir Keir Starmer is awaiting the result of the closely fought Gorton and Denton by-election, seen as a crucial test of his leadership. Labour faces a strong challenge from Reform and the Green Party after a bitter and divisive campaign.

Lawmakers approved a five-year exemption from Israeli National Insurance payments for new immigrants from the United States who already pay United States Social Security taxes. The reform is intended to prevent double social security contributions and ease the financial burden on recent arrivals.

Melania Trump will become the first first lady to preside over a United Nations Security Council meeting. The session will focus on children, technology, and education in conflict amid broader tensions over United States funding and support for the organization.