Israel's war with Iran and fighting in the north have sharply increased defense spending and widened the fiscal deficit. Military and civilian costs are mounting, while economic growth slows and consumer activity declines.

Iran is seeking to move its World Cup matches out of the United States after President Donald Trump raised security concerns. Football authorities are in talks with the sport's global governing body, though no formal withdrawal has been announced.

A report found Jewish enrollment at Harvard has dropped to about 7 percent, its lowest level since before the Second World War. The authors say common explanations do not fully account for the decline and are calling for an independent review of admissions policies.

A Guardian column that appeared to justify vandalism against an Israeli-founded bakery in north London has drawn sharp criticism from Jewish leaders and the Israeli embassy. The debate has intensified concerns about Jewish businesses being targeted amid tensions over the Middle East.

Gulf states say Iran’s attacks and disruption of the Strait of Hormuz have fundamentally changed the regional threat landscape. While urging the United States to weaken Tehran’s military, they remain wary of being pulled into a broader war.

Oil prices rose sharply as the Strait of Hormuz remained largely closed during the Israel-Iran war. Supply disruptions and escalating tensions have pushed Middle Eastern crude to record highs and raised fears of prolonged market instability.

A drone strike in the United Arab Emirates sparked a fire and briefly closed airspace amid rising regional tensions. Israel launched new attacks in Tehran and Beirut as missile interceptions were reported in Qatar and the Gulf.

A Berlin school named after an Albanian who rescued Jews marked Holocaust Remembrance Day with a visit to Tirana. Students from both countries honored the legacy of 'besa' and կոչed for unity against antisemitism.

Police are investigating antisemitic imagery displayed at a protest in North York, an area with a large Jewish community. Community leaders are demanding charges as antisemitic incidents and synagogue shootings rise across Toronto.

Debate is growing over whether the United States is stretching its military commitments too thin amid shifts in East Asia and the Middle East. Analysts say balancing global leadership with realistic capacity and stronger alliances will be crucial to long-term stability.

Philippine tricycle drivers received cash subsidies as fuel prices surged בעקבות the Middle East war. The government approved fare hikes for jeepneys and is considering tax cuts and new oil suppliers to ease the crisis.

A 50 million dollar campaign aims to make child and elder care a top issue in key congressional races. Advocates say rising costs are reshaping the affordability debate and influencing how Americans vote.