Asian markets rose as investors monitored developments in the war with Iran and movements in oil prices. Traders are watching whether energy supplies will remain stable or face further disruption.

Ukraine has developed the ability to produce drones without direct Chinese components as it pushes for greater self-sufficiency in the war effort. While cost and supply challenges remain, officials say reducing dependence strengthens Kyiv’s strategic position.

Israeli midfielder Omri Gandelman has become a standout performer for Lecce after a string of decisive goals in Italy’s top league. His rapid rise has made him a fan favorite and a symbol of pride for Israel.

Russia says its consulate in Isfahan was damaged by nearby shelling, shattering windows and injuring no staff. Moscow condemned the strike and called for respect for diplomatic sites and an end to hostilities.

Iran has deployed an elite counterterrorism unit to protect its new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, after his father was killed in a United States and Israel strike. The force is also reportedly involved in suppressing unrest and securing prisons amid the ongoing conflict.

More members of Iran's women's national soccer team have accepted asylum in Australia over fears of punishment if they return home. Officials say the offer remains open as some players weigh concerns about threats to their families.

Five Iran-backed fighters were killed in strikes in Iraq that their groups blamed on the United States. The attacks come amid rising regional tensions and continued drone activity targeting bases hosting United States forces.

The government will delay legislation exempting Haredi men from military service to secure quick passage of the 2026 budget and fund the war with Iran. Opposition leaders hailed the move as a defeat for the controversial draft exemption bill.

A Chaldean Catholic bishop in California has resigned and pleaded not guilty to embezzlement and money laundering charges involving more than $270,000 in church funds. Prosecutors allege financial discrepancies tied to rental income, while the Vatican says it is investigating the matter.

Israel has cut its 2026 growth forecast to 4.7 percent, citing short-term economic disruption from the war with Iran and Hezbollah. The government expects the conflict to last only a few weeks but warned that a longer war could further affect the outlook.

The United States Navy is considering escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian threats to disrupt shipping. Experts warn the mission would expose American warships to mines, missiles and drones in a narrow and volatile waterway.

The war involving Iran is driving food shortages and price spikes across Lebanon, Gaza and Iran. Aid disruptions and shipping slowdowns threaten to worsen regional and potentially global food insecurity.