Israel would still need more soldiers in peacetime, while there is still no law set in place to significantly increase haredi conscription into the army. The IDF could soon collapse if there is no solution to the shortage of manpower, IDF Chief of Staff Lt.

Rivalries between major Bangladeshi political parties have simmered ahead of elections scheduled in February 2026. After supporters of Bangladesh's two main parties brawled at a mosque in October, old photos circulated online with a false claim they showed the aftermath of the fight. One of the pictures was in fact taken in Afghanistan, while the rest show the aftermath of a gas explosion at a mosque in Bangladesh in 2020.

The media superstar, who has struggled with weight for much of her life, and a Yale School of Medicine doctor team up for a book that examines the biology of obesity, offering a new way forward.

Adult daughters of "almond moms" are still dreading holiday meals with family, where diet talk runs rampant.

The project is developed in collaboration with Orascom Development Egypt and Arabian Peninsula Hospitality.

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IRAN AFFAIRS: Since protests began on December 28, more thousands of Iranians have been arrested for “crimes against the state,” and many face long-term imprisonment or worse, execution. Throughout the month-long war between Israel, the US, and Iran, much attention has been focused on military operations, personnel targeted, and the strain on the world’s economy as the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane has been affected.

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BEHIND THE LINES: Despite setbacks, Iraq’s Iranian-backed militias continue to thrive politically, posing a lasting threat to Israel’s security. This week, the government of Iraq announced a decision to freeze assets held by the Lebanese Hezbollah organization and the Yemeni Ansar Allah (Houthis) group.

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Israel says Volker Türk's office makes "absurd" accusations in a report that details what the UN calls "systemic discrimination" against Palestinians.

Here's why a small Rhine Valley town with a hilltop castle-turned-hotel captures Rick Steves' attention and the magic of Germany's stunning landscapes.

Sprucing up a drab, beige bathroom is no easy feat. I know from experience: My family and I moved into a four-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment provided by my husband’s employer in Cairo, Egypt. While not paying rent has its perks, being stuck with multiple dated bathrooms wasn’t ideal.

Picking the right stage to purchase a pre-owned vehicle can fundamentally impact your buying experience. With various internet based commercial centers accessible,

Over seven hours, the astronauts took thousands of photos that will help inform scientists’ understanding of the moon. The first ones have now been released.

Merz will also meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu on Sunday morning, before visiting Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial later in the day. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told President Isaac Herzog that Germany wants to be more involved in the situation in the Gaza Strip, including the return of the remains of the final hostage, St.

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FADC Chairman Boaz Bismuth said he pushed to approve the extension after Defense Minister Israel Katz said it was necessary for the country's national security. The Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee on Monday extended the emergency draft order for 280,000 IDF reservists until January 1.

Here's how to purchase tickets for AC/DC's 2026 'Power Up' tour.

Officials said a train accident in southern Mexico injured at least 15 people and halted traffic along a rail line connecting the Pacific Ocean with the Gulf of Mexico. The Interoceanic Train linking the states of Oaxaca and Veracruz derailed as it passed a curve near the town of Nizanda. In a message on X Sunday, Oaxaca state Gov. Salomon Jara said several government agencies had reached the site of the accident to assist the injured.