Sherine Abdel Wahab, Egypt's biggest pop star, has been in the headlines as much for her music as her turbulent personal life, which includes being sectioned by her family

The army reportedly refrained from deploying a critical system in Lebanon because female soldiers were not permitted at a post staffed by a Haredi Brigade

Activists detained after Israel intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla alleged beatings, sexual assault and other mistreatment; Israel's prison service denied the claims

How a family visit to Israel turned Andrey Khrzhanovskiy into a full-time activist documenting violence in the West Bank

The company returned to a quarterly loss after ramping up spending to compete in AI and 'vibe coding,' while simultaneously draining $1.7 billion from its cash reserves for a massive stock buyback

Israeli officials said expanded strikes on Hezbollah targets are awaiting cabinet approval, as Netanyahu vowed to 'increase the intensity' of attacks following drone fire from Lebanon. Lebanese authorities reported rising casualties and warned of wider escalation in the south

Hadash, Ta'al and Balad called on the United Arab List to join their slate. Party chairman Mansour Abbas responded positively, but clarified that any alliance must preserve each party's political independence