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Mamdani encourages King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor Diamond

India has previously demanded that Britain return the 105-carat diamond, which was given to Queen Victoria by a then-colonial governor-general in 1850.

Britain's King Charles standing next to Queen Camilla interacts with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a visit to the 9/11 Memorial, in New York City, US, April 29, 2026.
The German flag featuring the Federal Eagle and the U.S. flag are pictured at the German Navy base in Kiel, Germany, April 23, 2026.

US reviewing potential reduction of troops in Germany, says Trump

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar holds up a copy of The New York Times as he speaks during a United Nations Security Council meeting at the United Nations headquarters on in New York City on August 5, 2025.

Israel just quadrupled its PR budget to $730M, experts claim it won’t work

US President Donald Trump walks toward reporters before answering questions prior to boarding Air Force One on April 10, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. President Trump is traveling to Charlottesville, Virginia.

Trump pushes for extended Iran blockade, two IDF soldiers wounded


Immigration by choice: Why do most olim from America choose Jerusalem? - opinion

The immigrant public from the US is characterized as tolerant and diverse, and in this respect Jerusalem is very suitable for the oleh character.

Jerusalem’s Mesila Park in snow, 2022.

Strategic success in the Iran war: What Israel and the US achieved together - opinion

The war against Iran was a strategic success for Israel and the US, dismantling Iran’s nuclear capabilities and ballistic missile programs. A look at the triumph in regional security.

Israeli Air Force fighter jet seen in central Israel amid the ongoing war, March 30, 2026.

Iran reimposes Strait of Hormuz control, accuses US of breaching terms - report

Additionally, two merchant vessels reported being hit by gunfire while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, according to three maritime security and shipping sources.

A person points at a page on the Marinetraffic website that shows commercial boats traffic on the edge of the Strait of Hormuz near the Iranian coast, in Paris on March 4, 2026.

US renews Russian oil waiver after pressure from countries dealing with Iran war price shocks

The Treasury Department's waiver lets countries purchase Russian oil and petroleum products loaded on vessels as of Friday through May 16.

An aerial view shows the oil tanker named Boracay (also called Pushpa), a vessel being investigated by French authorities and suspected of belonging to the so-called "shadow fleet" involved in the Russian oil trade, off the coast of the western France port of Saint-Nazaire, France, October 2, 2025

Iranians fear increased repression despite ceasefire, economic collapse

Amid a fragile ceasefire, Iranians face mounting concerns about their future, with an economy in tatters and fears of growing government control.

PEOPLE WALK past a billboard featuring an image of the late Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a building in Tehran, last week.

Trump cites 'some pretty good news' on Iran, says ceasefire may end if no deal reached by Wednesday

"We had some pretty good news 20 minutes ago, but it seems to be going very well in the Middle East with Iran," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on his way back to Washington from Arizona.

US President Donald Trump gestures during a roundtable focused on tax cuts in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, April 16, 2026.

IDF announces soldier falls in Lebanon, schools to reopen nationwide

Strait of Hormuz traffic falls to single digits • Kamala claims Netanyahu dragged Trump into Iran war • IRGC says it will target vessels in Hormuz, orders vessels to stay anchored

US President Donald Trump addresses a Turning Point USA event entitled "Build the Red Wall" at Dream City Church in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 17, 2026.

Former al-Qaeda member decries Iranian leadership, claims Israel-Lebanon ceasefire about Iran

“For days now, Tehran has been hiding behind the same excuse: no serious engagement... until there’s a ceasefire in Lebanon,” Aiman Dean claimed in a post on X/Twitter.

Women hold rifles in front of an Iranian flag during a pro-government National Army Day demonstration on April 17, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

Answering the call: The overlooked Jewish role in America’s revolution - opinion

Jewish merchants, artisans, and professionals rallied behind the revolutionary effort, providing supplies, raising funds, and joining local militias.

HAYM SALOMON played a pivotal role in financing the revolution.  Pictured: Salomon statue in Pan-Pacific Park, Los Angeles.

Iran denies claim that US will retrieve enriched uranium, accuses Trump of lies

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf asserted that the US "did not win the war with these lies," adding that "they will certainly not get anywhere in negotiations either.”

 People attend the funeral procession of Iranian military commanders, nuclear scientists and others killed in Israeli strikes, in Tehran, Iran, June 28, 2025.