Israel sent advanced air defense systems, including the 'Iron Beam' laser and Spectro detection technology, to the UAE, according to a report; the move aims to counter Iranian missile and drone attacks, with additional intelligence sharing also reported

Egoz commanders describe covert raids, sniper ambushes and drone strikes that isolated Hezbollah terrorists in the southern Lebanese town; 'They did not hear tanks or jets,' one officer says of a night assault that caught gunmen by surprise

Thousands of tourism experts ranked the world’s 50 best beaches for 2026 after a rigorous selection process; the list highlights remote, unspoiled coastal destinations, topped by Entalula Beach in the Philippines

As Bahrain faced hundreds of Iranian missiles and drones, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa emerged as an active and at times colorful figure, frequently appearing in varied public guises, while a Bahraini analyst said his calm image reflects a strategy to project stability without confronting major powers

Trump says Tehran’s latest offer to end the war with the United States and Israel falls short, claiming Iran wants a deal 'because they have no military left,' even as Pakistani mediators pass Washington a revised proposal

US authorities return hundreds of looted Indian antiquities as Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s remarks on the British Crown Jewels revive tensions over colonial-era cultural ownership during King Charles’ New York visit

While senior officials enjoy unrestricted internet via 'white SIM cards,' ordinary Iranians lose livelihoods as the digital blockade fuels anger, drives tech layoffs and pushes professionals into street vending, with warnings it could devastate infrastructure