Judges at the Venice Biennale resigned after reports that Israel and Russia would be excluded from award consideration. Both countries remain participants, but the decision follows war crimes arrest warrants issued against their leaders.

Tens of thousands gathered in Tiberias to mark the anniversary of Rabbi Meir at his renovated gravesite. Major upgrades have improved safety, accessibility, and facilities while preserving the site’s historic character.

Rats are infesting displacement camps in Gaza, biting children and raising fears of disease amid collapsed sanitation systems. Health officials warn the crisis could worsen as summer nears despite limited pest control aid entering the territory.

Intelligence officials warn Iran could run out of oil storage within weeks as a United States blockade halts most exports. Analysts say production shutdowns may follow if storage capacity is exhausted.

The United Arab Emirates plans to leave the oil producers group, signaling shifts in Middle East energy politics. Russia scales back Victory Day events amid Ukrainian strikes, while King Charles the Third repairs ties with the United States. Syria advances transitional justice as China pressures African nations to block Taiwan’s president.

Syria says it is detaining German journalist Eva Maria Michelmann, who disappeared in January during military operations in Raqqa. Authorities claim she and a Turkish colleague misrepresented their identities and now face legal proceedings.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Israeli Navy stopped and seized ships carrying activists attempting to reach Gaza. He said the vessels were turned back and the activists would return to their home countries.

The United States is considering deploying its new Dark Eagle hypersonic weapon to the Middle East as Iran moves missile systems beyond the reach of existing American strikes. The move would mark the first potential use of the Army's land-based hypersonic system amid rising regional tensions.

The United States is weighing deployment of its Dark Eagle hypersonic weapon to the Middle East amid concerns over Iran's missile positioning. The system would significantly expand long-range strike capabilities as nuclear tensions persist.

The article calls for India to formally align with Israel, arguing that strategic, defence, and technological ties already justify a full alliance. It says ambiguity toward Iran and adherence to old foreign policy doctrines weaken India’s global ambitions.

Iran's supreme leader said the country plans to maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz and preserve its nuclear capabilities. The statement deepens tensions with the United States as negotiations to end the war remain stalled.

Amazon said it may take months to restore cloud services in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates after drone strikes damaged data centers in March. Dozens of services remain disrupted, and billing operations in the region have been suspended.