A major Iranian intelligence facility near Tehran was hit by a powerful strike, sending smoke across the skyline. The attack is part of an expanding wave of Israeli operations amid escalating regional tensions involving Iran and the United States.

Iranian missiles and drones struck a major Bahrain oil facility, causing explosions and damaging refinery infrastructure. The attack is part of a widening regional conflict that has disrupted shipping and energy production across the Gulf.

More than eight hundred Israeli students returned home after visiting Auschwitz in Poland. Officials said a complex operation ensured their safe return despite security challenges.

Representative Brian Mast defended President Donald Trump’s military strikes against Iran and opposed Democratic efforts to limit his war powers. He argued that withdrawing American forces would embolden Iran and put American lives and allies at greater risk.

President Isaac Herzog's office said he is not currently addressing a pardon for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, despite remarks by President Donald Trump. The statement emphasized Israel's sovereignty and the ongoing legal review process.

The United States and Israel have intensified strikes on Iran, prompting further retaliation and raising fears of a wider regional conflict. The podcast also covers developments in Ukraine, Nepal’s post protest election, church tensions, and new findings on weight loss treatments.

Israel's high technology sector has slowed hiring during the war but has not stopped recruiting. Companies are proceeding more cautiously, focusing their efforts rather than freezing the job market.

Israel will close Jerusalem’s Old City holy sites on Friday, barring Ramadan worshippers from Al-Aqsa Mosque due to security concerns tied to the conflict with Iran. Officials say the move is intended to protect public safety amid ongoing rocket fire.

Energy firms in the United Kingdom are pulling fixed-price deals after oil and gas prices surged بسبب conflict in the Middle East. Fewer tariffs are available and prices have risen, raising concerns about future household energy bills.

Pakistani stocks surged after Saudi Arabia offered an alternative oil supply route through the Red Sea, easing energy disruption fears. Optimism over a pending International Monetary Fund loan tranche and strong institutional buying also lifted the market.

The Government has ordered an independent review into antisemitism in England's schools and colleges amid rising incidents. Findings and recommendations are due in Autumn 2026.

Donald Trump has urged Iraqi Kurdish leaders to side with the United States and Israel rather than Iran. The request reportedly includes allowing Iranian Kurdish opposition groups to organize in Iraq and providing them with logistical support.