Brown says his visit is to deter any type of broader escalation and ensure the U. S. is taking all the appropriate steps to avoid a broader conflict 

Israeli officials say the anticipated response is not necessarily linked to ongoing negotiations for a hostage deal, and it is likely coordinated with Tehran, which, for now, does not plan to launch simultaneous attacks from its own territory

Since October 7, Israel has seen surge in addiction to alcohol, drugs and gambling; new study reveals even before war, percentage of at-risk gamblers above global average; experts warn: next wave of addicts is coming

Independent candidate and scion of prominent Democratic dynasty drops out of race; Democrats shrug off announcement

Climb unauthorized, and climbers put a climbing blacklist by Indonesian authorities

An unidentified man still at large, also wounds eight, five seriously during a festival marking the 650th anniversary of the city of Solingen 

Qatari-based Al Jazeera says Hamas officials to be presented with the Israeli proposal regarding the Philadelphi corridor and the Rafah border crossing into Egypt