Iran is cracking down on dissidents, with the arrest of Behnaz Mahjoubi, the sister of a deceased protester. The arrests are part of a larger trend of paranoia and executions in the country.

Norwegian pension fund KLP drops US and German defense firms from its portfolio due to their involvement in supplying weapons used by Israel's military in Gaza, citing concerns over complicity in violations of international law.

US President Trump urges Israel and Hamas to agree on a ceasefire as the conflict in Gaza continues to escalate. The death toll rises to 56,500 as violence persists.

Israeli high-tech firms raised $9.3 billion in private funding, marking a 54% increase from the previous period. Large-scale investments also saw a notable rise, indicating growing investor confidence in mature companies.

Ishaq Dar condemns Israel's actions in Gaza, calling for an end to the 'murderous course' and advocating for Palestinian self-determination.

Finance Minister Smotrich denounces criminal actions of settlers who rioted and damaged property, calling for police investigation and justice for those responsible.

Israel launched a successful preemptive strike against Iran in June 2025, significantly damaging Iran's nuclear program and missile capabilities. The war ended after 12 days, achieving its goals of preventing Iran's nuclearization and improving Israel's strategic balance.

Qatar Airways has claimed the top spot in the Skytrax airline rankings, with Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific following closely behind. The airline's business class and lounge were also recognized for excellence.

Syria is pushing for an Israeli withdrawal from territory entered after Dec. 8 in exchange for declaring peace with Israel.

Haredi parties in the Knesset are considering renewing their voting boycott until significant progress is made on the Draft Law, following ongoing negotiations on the wording of the bill. The parties are frustrated over unfulfilled promises and are expected to decide on reinstating their boycott in protest.

Israel Vidal had his wheelchair confiscated by the Met Police for using an electric attachment. He was left without his wheelchair for 19 days, feeling like he lost his independence.

This article explores the reasons behind the political and military failures of modern Muslim empires and countries, including the Ottoman Turks, Egyptians, Libyans, Jordanians, Syrians, Iraqis, Pakistanis, Lebanese, and Iranians.