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Taliban, Pakistan declare Eid al-Fitr ceasefire in conflict that has killed hundreds
Both parties stated that the ceasefire is in order to celebrate the festival of Eid al-Fitr over the coming days.
Who are the most senior Iranian officials left alive after weeks of Israeli-US strikes? - explainer
Iran's IRGC Navy chief threatens retaliatory strikes on oil facilities across Gulf
Kuwait arrests 16-member Hezbollah terror cell, seizes weapons, drones, Morse code transmitters
Modern politics a 'clown show': Obama says Democrats have harder job than Republicans
While he didnt mention current US President Donald Trump by name, Obama’s comment appeared to reference a video shared by Trump containing an AI-generated clip of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes.
'He could have murdered me': Holocaust survivor attacked on Ramat Gan street in broad daylight
The woman was evacuated by Magen David Adom to Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer, where she received treatment for facial and eye injuries and remained under observation for several hours.
Terror groups groom and recruit children online, exploiting Roblox, Discord, and Minecraft - NYT
Counterterrorism experts say the speed of online recruitment is outpacing government response, as some minors shift between ideologies, from white supremacism to jihadist content.
Epstein pushed for Trump ‘war council’ during Russia probe, stayed in touch with Tom Barrack
In a message sent to an associate, Epstein appeared to reference Trump’s inner circle and suggested assembling a group of influential allies, including Tom Barrack, to provide strategic advice.
China expanding its secret nuclear-linked sites, satellite images show - NYT
Large characters above the entrance reportedly display a slogan associated with President Xi Jinping, “Stay true to the founding cause and always remember our mission,” visible in satellite imagery.
‘Death to Khamenei’ chants ring out across Iran, diaspora as unrest continues to grow
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has described the ongoing protests as “unimaginable,” urged authorities to “treat this disease” rather than “erase the issue.”
Valentine’s Day 2026: The aphrodisiac myth that could spoil your romantic dinner
The term “aphrodisiac,” derived from the Greek goddess of love, refers to foods believed to increase desire and physical pleasure. Yet, experts stress that such claims lack scientific grounding.
Shin Bet foils West Bank terror network operated by entities in Lebanon
Shin Bet uncovered and thwarted a Lebanon-linked terror cell in the West Bank, arresting five operatives. The cell was planning an attack, with ties to Hamas and Hezbollah.
'Times' journalist posts AI-generated picture of Isaac Herzog and Jeffrey Esptein, apologizes
Gabrielle Sivia Weiniger, a journalist for UK-based The Times, apologizes after posting a fake AI-generated photo showing Israeli President Isaac Herzog with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Turkey could join nuclear arms race if Iran acquires bomb, Hakan Fidan warns
Turkish FM Hakan Fidan also said that the idea that US or Israeli airstrikes on Iran could lead to regime change was "a pipe dream."