The Foreign Ministry's spokesperson's office will now report directly to the director-general, a move intended to streamline communication. Some officials have raised concerns about how this will affect the spokesperson's independence.

President Isaac Herzog will visit New York City, focusing on meetings with the Jewish community amid political tensions. The trip follows Netanyahu's pardon request and the election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor, who has pledged to arrest Netanyahu if he visits.

Israel's military research chief says a technological breakthrough has been made in detecting enemy drones, with new interception and directed-energy solutions underway. The announcement comes amid ongoing efforts to counter evolving drone threats and smuggling attempts along the country's borders.

Cabinet secretary Yossi Fuchs says the proposed Haredi enlistment bill could lead to the recruitment of 23,000 new soldiers. He argues this would ease the burden on reserve battalions and urges the opposition to reconsider their stance.

Six months after coordinated strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, questions remain about their effectiveness. BBC Persian examines the current state of Iran's nuclear programme and life inside the country.

A growing number of theater productions are using a homophobic slur in their titles, prompting debate about reclaiming offensive language. While some artists see it as empowering, others question the impact and context of such public displays. The trend has sparked discussion but little controversy in major cities.

Harvard has hired a graduate previously charged with assaulting an Israeli student during a campus protest. The university's handling of the incident has sparked criticism and a lawsuit from the victim. Harvard did not discipline those involved or cooperate with prosecutors.

ABHI has partnered with Saudi firm KABi to offer Earned Wage Access to employees in Saudi Arabia. The move expands ABHI's Gulf presence and supports financial wellness for workers. The partnership reflects growing fintech collaboration between Pakistan and the Middle East.

Pope Leo visits Beirut with a message of peace, urging Christian-Muslim coexistence after recent Israeli airstrikes. His trip includes prayers at significant sites and meetings with Lebanon's religious leaders amid ongoing turmoil.

A report finds the Israel Security Agency did not know about the Nova festival before the October attack, learning of it only hours after violence began. The oversight may have affected the security response.

An investigation found that Shin Bet was unaware of the Nova music festival before the October 7 attack, due to a failure in communication. The agency only learned of the event hours after the attack began, which may have affected security decisions.

Egypt's top court has annulled parliamentary election results in 26 districts over violations, increasing the number of invalidated districts to 45. The move is unprecedented since President Sisi took office and comes amid speculation about his plans to extend his rule.