Casey Means sidestepped vaccine questions at her surgeon general confirmation hearing but appears headed for approval. Cuba reported killing four people in a gunfight with a Florida-based boat, and missing Epstein-related memos have raised new questions.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rare bipartisan welcome during his visit to Israel. Leaders across the political spectrum praised him as ties between the two countries continue to deepen.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv to strengthen strategic ties across technology, agriculture, defence and trade. The visit includes formal talks, agreement signings and an address to the Israeli Parliament.

Vice President JD Vance said the United States has evidence that Iran is trying to rebuild its nuclear program after recent strikes. Talks between American and Iranian delegations are set to take place in Geneva.

Eretz Nehederet lampooned escalating tensions between the United States and Iran with a sketch portraying President Donald Trump repeatedly extending a 'final deadline' to Ali Khamenei. The episode also tackled domestic political controversies and visiting world leaders.

Narendra Modi voiced strong support for Israel in an address to the Knesset, condemning terrorism and backing a United Nations-backed peace initiative for Gaza. He also called for deeper economic, defence and regional cooperation between India and Israel.

The United States is preventing Venezuela from funding Nicolas Maduro’s legal defense in his New York drug trafficking case. His lawyer says sanctions relief was briefly granted and then withdrawn without explanation.

Vice President JD Vance said the United States has evidence Iran is rebuilding its nuclear program. He stressed that while President Donald Trump prefers diplomacy, other options remain on the table.

A 35-year-old man was critically wounded in a shooting near Yatta in the southern West Bank. Palestinian sources say Israeli settlers opened fire on his vehicle, while the Israeli military has not commented.

Senator John Fetterman is gaining strong support from Republican voters while losing backing from Democrats. The dramatic shift in approval ratings could complicate his path to reelection.

Australia has advised families of diplomats in Israel and Lebanon to leave as Middle East tensions intensify. Voluntary departures have also been offered in several neighbouring countries while embassies remain open.

Ann Godoff, an influential editor who led Random House and founded Penguin Press, has died at 76. She championed numerous best-selling and acclaimed authors and was widely admired for blending literary vision with commercial success.