President Donald Trump is urging major Muslim-majority nations to normalize relations with Israel as part of a broader regional deal involving Iran. The proposal has drawn resistance from Pakistan and caution from Gulf states, with analysts warning it could complicate sensitive negotiations.

The documentary *One Eye Open* has won the 2026 Weil-Bloch Film Award and a $50,000 prize. The film, which follows director Tom Giat’s experience as a reserve soldier, will premiere at the Docaviv festival in Tel Aviv.

A 12-year-old boy died after falling from the sixth floor of a residential building in Ashkelon. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the incident.

Talks between the United States and Iran have slowed over disputes involving Iran's nuclear program and sanctions relief. President Donald Trump used social media to criticize former Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama, claiming his tougher approach has strengthened negotiations.

Gad Saad argues that excessive and misdirected empathy is driving Western civilization toward moral and cultural decline. In his new book, he links rising antisemitism, gender debates, and reactions to the October 7 attacks in Israel to deeper ideological shifts in universities and society.

Donald Trump urged Muslim-majority nations to join the Abraham Accords and named Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir instead of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in a recent post. The move has renewed attention on Pakistan’s civil-military power balance and the controversy such a diplomatic shift could spark at home.

Iran’s consulate in Hyderabad mocked Marco Rubio’s visit to the Taj Mahal, highlighting its Iranian architectural heritage amid rising tensions with Washington. The exchange follows recent military clashes and sharp disagreements over energy markets and sanctions.

President Donald Trump called on several countries to join the Abraham Accords as part of a potential deal with Iran. His remarks raised questions, particularly because some of the named countries already have ties or peace agreements with Israel.

Africa Day 2026 prompts reflections from three generations on what it means to be African today. The programme also hears from South African activists who returned home after being detained during a Gaza-bound aid mission.

President Donald Trump’s campaign of military pressure and threats has not significantly shifted Iran’s position in peace negotiations. Despite a cease-fire and naval operations, Tehran has maintained control of the Strait of Hormuz and held firm on key issues.

Iran says ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz must pay for 'navigational services,' denying the charges are tolls. Analysts contend the move would violate international maritime law and escalate tensions over the vital shipping route.

Iran and the United States downplayed hopes for a quick breakthrough in their ongoing conflict, even as negotiations continue. Iranians describe growing economic hardship and repression as uncertainty over a potential deal persists.