Pakistan has introduced major port fee concessions to attract transshipment vessels to Karachi Port as regional shipping routes shift due to Middle East tensions. The incentives include significant discounts on port charges and additional benefits for environmentally friendly ships.

Rainfall intensified across the country, with unusually high totals in typically dry areas near the Dead Sea. Forecasters warn of spreading storms, strong winds, and potential flooding in desert regions through the weekend.

Eretz Nehederet spoofed Quentin Tarantino, international politics, and Israeli leaders amid the ongoing war. The episode mixed biting satire with moving moments that highlighted civilian resilience under fire.

India has sent more warships to safeguard ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz amid rising regional tensions. United States intelligence officials say Iran’s leadership remains intact but its military capabilities have been significantly weakened by ongoing strikes.

Kuwait arrested 10 nationals accused of links to the Hezbollah terrorist organization and plotting attacks on key facilities. The detentions follow earlier arrests this week tied to a broader alleged destabilization effort.

Israel’s killing of top Iranian leaders aims to destabilize the government, but experts warn the strategy has limits. History shows such strikes can weaken foes temporarily while risking greater instability and escalation.

New York City synagogues are boosting security after recent attacks, with many adding armed guards through a short-term local program. A federal funding freeze tied to a Department of Homeland Security shutdown has stalled longer-term security grants, increasing pressure on congregations.

Opposition members questioned the government over the Prime Minister’s Israel visit and its stance on the Iran conflict during a parliamentary committee meeting. The ministry of external affairs briefed lawmakers on the safety of Indians in the region and said further responses would be provided in writing.

Iran has executed three people convicted of killing two police officers during unrest in January. Authorities said the individuals also acted in favor of the United States and Israel.

Iran launched three missile volleys at northern Israel, intensifying overnight attacks along the border. The Palestinian Authority condemned the strikes, while Palestinian civilians were reported killed in separate incidents.

Jake Lang’s attempts to win over far-right extremists by renouncing Judaism and embracing Christian nationalism have backfired after his Jewish heritage resurfaced. Prominent antisemitic figures now reject him, exposing deep divisions and racialized antisemitism within the movement.

Rabbi Gesa Ederberg has become the first European and first Jew by choice to lead the Rabbinical Assembly. Her election highlights the revival of Jewish life in Germany and the global reach of the Conservative movement.