Ten defendants are accused of running a NIS 3 million loan-sharking and extortion network involving 180% annual interest, a rigged roulette table and an attack dog used against a debtor

In attempt to revive memorandum of understanding, mediators between Iran and the US have come up with a new initiative, an Iranian official told Reuters; Rubio said the US is 'open to a diplomatic solution,' and Tehran did not rule out return to negotiations

'Blockade with a blockade': In parallel with escalation by Iran, the conflict between Riyadh and the rebels in Yemen is also escalating , with the Houthis  declaring a 'naval blockade,' claiming that Saudi Arabia is also imposing one on them 

Former Greater Manchester mayor replaces Keir Starmer after a Labour revolt, promising sweeping economic reforms while considering further sanctions, restrictions on settlement trade and greater pressure on Jerusalem over the Gaza war

Iran continues missile and drone attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait while leaving ceasefire proposals unanswered; Washington seeks access for refueling aircraft in Bulgaria as Trump weighs expanded strikes or renewed diplomacy

State Department says operations began in Froun, Srifa and Zawtar Al-Gharbiya following Israel-Lebanon talks in Rome; framework calls for phased IDF redeployment and verified Lebanese army control, as sides debate who will inspect areas cleared of Hezbollah weapons