The University of Haifa has launched Israel’s first exhibit at the Silk Road Virtual Museum, featuring ancient textiles discovered in the Arava desert. Nearly 3,900 fabric fragments reveal extensive trade links across Asia, Africa, and Europe more than a thousand years ago.

Iran's president said the country will not 'surrender' as it enters talks with the United States. His comments came after President Donald Trump said he paused a planned strike on Iran following a new peace proposal and expressed hope for a nuclear agreement.

Senior political and military journalists were summoned to testify in the final phase of the Qatargate investigation. Investigators questioned their ties to the former prime minister's spokesman and examined alleged coordination over sensitive diplomatic information.

Parents face constant and often conflicting advice about how to raise their children, including where they should sleep. Some families defend co-sleeping as a choice that promotes closeness and works for their household, despite criticism.

Dassault Systèmes Israel head Eli Boichis says artificial intelligence and robotics will not replace engineers but will eliminate repetitive tasks. He highlights the growing role of virtual simulations and cloud-based platforms in transforming product design and manufacturing.

Surf therapy is helping traumatized youth in Israel find healing through a structured blend of surfing, education, and group support. Practitioners say the sea offers both physical regulation and emotional renewal for those coping with deep pain.

Iranian lawmakers are considering a €50 million bounty for the assassination of Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu following a deadly strike on Iran. The move comes amid escalating threats, ongoing indirect negotiations and fears of renewed conflict in the region.

Iran says it is in talks with Oman on joint management of the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran says the waterway is open to friendly nations but not to what it calls hostile states, while expressing interest in ending the conflict.

Healthy lifestyle changes can reduce biological age by up to five years, according to new research. Experts say habits such as proper nutrition, exercise, quality sleep, and avoiding smoking play a crucial role in slowing the aging process.

The rupee fell to 96.38 against the United States dollar amid rising crude oil prices and Middle East tensions. Analysts warn of continued pressure due to global uncertainty, though domestic stock markets opened slightly higher.

Oil prices fell after the United States president said he postponed planned strikes on Iran as negotiations advanced. Hopes of reopening the Strait of Hormuz eased market fears, though military action remains possible if talks collapse.

Indian mountaineer Shradha Gupta is attempting Mount Everest after successfully summiting Mount Manaslu. Her rapid rise in high-altitude climbing over the past three years has marked her as an emerging endurance mountaineer.