Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are set to sign a joint defense pact in Jeddah on Friday, as tensions with Iran rise; The agreement follows months of talks and recent regional developments that accelerated the process, sources told AFP

While US president repeatedly threatens military action against Iran, CNN reports he complained that leaks about depletion of US weapons stockpiles makes the US look weak at an important moment; Iranian Parliament speaker: 'Massive attack coming… wait, never mind'

Israel's enemies are constantly arming themselves, and because of this, the possibility of an attack by drones is preoccupying the security establishment; 'There is a very serious threat here, and we have no solution for it,' security official told ynet 

Oman and Iran have agreed to a framework that would open new shipping lanes in Hormuz without Tehran charging a fee; At the same time, the US president assessed that the fighting was close to an end: 'I don't think the Iranians can continue much longer.'

Robert Gilman, jailed in Russia since 2022, is in critical condition after reportedly being tortured and injected with mind-altering drugs, advocates say; The US has urged Moscow to release him for urgent medical treatment, warning he may be near death

Houthis wounded 11 civilians in a southern Saudi Arabia attack as Riyadh warned of possible coordinated strikes by Iran-backed groups targeting civilian sites, including energy infrastructure, ports and airports

Restore Britain co-founder Charlie Downes draws condemnation after responding to Farage’s claim he 'can’t be bought' with an image from a Jewish supporters’ event, reviving scrutiny of the party’s rhetoric and alleged far-right links