Hezbollah fired rockets at northern Israel, triggering sirens across the western Galilee with no immediate reports of casualties. The barrage followed an Israeli strike in Beirut that killed a senior Hezbollah commander and comes amid renewed cross-border fighting.

Vietnam's Communist Party plans to enlist social media influencers and artificial intelligence experts to strengthen state propaganda online. The strategy aims to dominate digital spaces with positive content and tighten control over public narratives.

Judith Miller recounts her years covering Israel and the Arab world, highlighting early warnings about militant Islamism and her relationship with Yitzhak Rabin. She contrasts Israel’s open media culture with tighter restrictions in neighboring states and reflects on the limits of peace agreements.

From Austria’s provocative performance to the Vatican’s meditative garden and a politically fraught presentation from South Africa, this year’s Venice Biennale is generating intense debate. National pavilions across the city are blending spectacle, spirituality and politics.

Iran has threatened the United Arab Emirates over its ties to the United States and Israel as missile and drone attacks intensify. In response, the Emirati leadership has strengthened its alliances, relying on American and Israeli support to defend against Iranian strikes.

European airline bodies say fuel from the United States could help prevent shortages and curb rising prices caused by the Middle East conflict. Regulators have issued guidance on safely introducing the alternative fuel into Europe.

Authorities in Queens are searching for suspects behind a series of antisemitic graffiti attacks. The newsletter also examines rising antisemitism in the United States and Europe, along with campus controversies and international concerns.

The national debt has climbed past 31 trillion dollars, with little political urgency to curb borrowing. Economists warn that without major fiscal changes, the United States could face default or severe economic consequences in the coming decades.

Designer Eti Lev-Katz turned a Ramat Hasharon apartment into a warm family home filled with flea market finds and Israeliana charm. The space blends nostalgic design with practical solutions for everyday living.

Marco Rubio met Giorgia Meloni in Rome after tensions flared over the Iran conflict and President Trump's criticism of the pope. The talks aimed to steady strained relations as Meloni faces domestic pressure over her ties to Washington.

Major pavilions at the Venice Biennale closed in a pro-Palestinian strike protesting Israel’s participation. The action follows weeks of political tension and protests surrounding Israel and Russia at the exhibition.

Canada’s intelligence agency has recognised Khalistani extremist groups as a national security threat, echoing concerns long raised by India. The report comes amid efforts by both countries to repair strained diplomatic ties while disputes over interference allegations continue.