Lawmakers have voted to release documents related to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s appointment as a trade envoy following his arrest and scrutiny over links to Jeffrey Epstein. The files could raise further questions for former ministers and the royal family.

Newly aired footage from 2022 shows Hamas leaders, including current Gaza chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad, conducting war games ahead of the October 7 attack. The video captures a simulated invasion and detailed battlefield coordination during a rehearsal exercise.

Russia’s defense spending growth slowed sharply in 2025 after years of dramatic increases, though analysts say it can still sustain the war. Europe and other regions continue to raise military budgets, pushing global defense spending to its highest share of economic output in decades.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Israel for high-level talks focused on defence, trade and regional security. The visit will include discussions on military cooperation, a potential free trade agreement and a broader ‘hexagon’ alliance initiative.

Survivors of rape and sexual assault told lawmakers their cases were mishandled or dismissed by police and courts. Justice officials acknowledged systemic failures and called for reforms to better support victims and improve investigations.

President Donald Trump is set to use his State of the Union address to justify possible military action against Iran amid rising tensions over its nuclear program. With voters wary of foreign conflicts, the speech could shape both national security policy and upcoming midterm elections.

Insurance and banking stocks led a sharp decline on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. Major insurance companies posted losses of up to nearly nine percent as broader indices closed significantly lower.

The Green Party is under fire for backing potentially vast slavery reparations and calling for a royal apology. Critics say the policy ignores present-day economic pressures as the party gains momentum in the polls.

The White House says President Donald Trump prefers diplomacy with Iran but is prepared to use military force if needed. The administration has increased its military presence in the Middle East as tensions over Iran’s nuclear program continue.

The United States intelligence agency issued a Farsi-language message instructing Iranian protesters on how to contact it securely. The guidance included steps to avoid surveillance and use encrypted communication tools.

A 25-year-old man was shot dead in the northern town of Rameh, and police have launched an investigation. His death marks the 57th homicide in Israel's Arab community since the start of the year.

Iran says it is ready to do whatever is necessary to reach a deal with the United States ahead of talks in Geneva. However, Tehran warned it would respond if it faces any military attack.