A man attempting to enter a Vaughan synagogue assaulted a congregant after being denied entry. Police are investigating the incident as concern grows over rising antisemitic violence.

Israel has appointed its first ambassador to Somaliland after recognizing the region's independence in December. The move has drawn criticism from Somalia amid ongoing tensions over Somaliland's status.

President Isaac Herzog is seeking to advance a plea bargain between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and prosecutors in the ongoing corruption trial. He believes negotiations should be exhausted before any consideration of a presidential pardon.

Israel has warned residents of seven اللبناني towns to evacuate as it prepares strikes against Hezbollah over alleged ceasefire breaches. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered forceful military action, heightening tensions along the border.

Gaza's civil defense agency said three people were killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza City and Khan Yunis. The violence comes despite an October ceasefire that was meant to halt the war.

The United States has seized $344 million in cryptocurrency linked to Iran and imposed sanctions on multiple digital wallets. The move comes amid broader efforts to increase pressure on Tehran, alongside warnings about the vulnerability of key undersea data cables in the Strait of Hormuz.

Ravi Kishan has alleged that a 'politics of fear' is being practiced in West Bengal, claiming voters face threats and intimidation. He said the public is now rising against violence and demanding change.

Iran's foreign minister will return to Pakistan for further peace talks despite the United States canceling a planned envoy visit. Regional tensions remain high amid a Hormuz blockade and renewed violence in Lebanon.

Iranian officials are returning to Pakistan to try to restart stalled cease-fire talks with the United States. Deep disagreements and shifting signals from both sides have left the negotiations uncertain.

Israel has named its first ambassador to Somaliland after recognizing the region’s independence in December 2025. The move strengthens new diplomatic ties but has drawn criticism from Somalia.

Israel's president is postponing a decision on pardoning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and will instead push for mediation toward a plea deal. The move comes amid deep national divisions and legal questions surrounding Netanyahu's ongoing corruption trial.

A growing share of Americans believe the world is nearing its end, a view rooted in 19th century theology and popular prophecy literature. A new book examines how this apocalyptic thinking moved from church pews into mainstream politics and conspiracy movements.