Israeli authorities forcibly entered and seized the UNRWA-run Kalandia Vocational Training Centre in occupied East Jerusalem, affecting hundreds of Palestinian youth.
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Israeli attacks killed four children and destroyed humanitarian aid supplies in Gaza, according to UN agencies, despite a ceasefire.
Konstantin Sokolov, a Russian-American businessman, has been appointed to lead the TRIPP+ Enterprise Fund, which finances the 'Trump Route' corridor through Armenia connecting Azerbaijan with Nakhchivan. His appointment and investments in Armenia have sparked debate.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev appointed Erlan Karin as vice president, a new position under the constitution, making him first in line to succeed the president.
Masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians in Qusra, West Bank, trapping residents in homes and injuring several with pepper spray. The IDF intervened but faced accusations of protecting settlers and mistreating Palestinians. Prime Minister Netanyahu condemned the violence.
An investigation by European broadcasters found that a WhatsApp group chat with 532 members was used to launder hundreds of millions of euros via the hawala system, funding organized crime and extremism, including payments to Islamic State in Syria.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans to impose sanctions on another bank this week as part of efforts to economically pressure Iran amid deadlocked truce talks.
Israeli police arrested a sitting council head in southern Israel along with family members and senior officials on suspicion of bribery, bid rigging, and fictitious employment to embezzle funds. Seven suspects were arrested and six detained for questioning.
Israeli undercover police arrested a 37-year-old Palestinian man in Nablus overnight, suspected of continued terrorist activity and planning attacks against Israelis.
An Israeli court extended the detention of Eyal Nager, suspected of trying to monopolize delivery services in Ashdod and of extortion and threats, after reviewing four key pieces of evidence.