Israeli prosecutors have charged a Jewish settler in connection with the killing of Palestinian community leader and activist Owdeh Hathaleen, marking the first indictment of its kind in more than seven years. The charges, announced on Thursday, relate to a fatal confrontation that took place in the occupied West Bank in July 2025 and come amid continuing scrutiny of settler violence in the territory.
Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon After Two Soldiers Killed as Rome Security Talks Continue
Israel-Lebanon border tensions resurfaced on Wednesday after two Israeli soldiers were killed during an operation in southern Lebanon, prompting Israeli retaliatory strikes that Lebanese authorities said left at least one person dead. The violence unfolded while Israeli and Lebanese officials continued security discussions in Rome aimed at reducing hostilities along their shared border.
Marvel Unveils New ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Poster, Signalling a Fresh Chapter for Tom Holland’s Peter Parker
Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures have officially released a new poster for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, offering fans another look at Tom Holland’s return as the iconic web-slinger. The newly unveiled artwork arrives as promotional activity for the film continues to build ahead of its theatrical release, while also reinforcing that the next Spider-Man adventure marks the beginning of a completely new phase for Peter Parker’s journey in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Iran Warns Gulf States to Press Trump for Diplomacy or Face Strikes on Critical Infrastructure
Iran has launched an intensive diplomatic campaign across the Gulf, warning that any renewed United States military strikes on its territory could trigger retaliatory attacks on critical infrastructure in neighboring Arab states, according to multiple officials familiar with the discussions.
Ireland vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI Preview: Series Set for Fresh Start After Rain Washes Out Opener
MAGHERAMASON, Northern Ireland: Ireland and Afghanistan will return to the field on August 7, 2026 for the second One-Day International of their five-match series, hoping for an uninterrupted contest after persistent rain forced the opening match to be abandoned without a single ball being bowled.
Yogi Government Spent ₹6,811.94 Crore on Publicity in Eight Years, Averaging ₹2.32 Crore Daily: Newslaundry Analysis
LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath spent ₹6,811.94 crore on publicity and government communication between the financial years 2017-18 and 2024-25, according to an analysis of state budget documents published by Newslaundry. The expenditure works out to an average of ₹2.32 crore every day, a figure that the report says is higher than the Centre’s average daily advertising expenditure during the Narendra Modi government’s tenure.




