United Arab Emirates announces its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1, citing alignment with its long-term economic and energy strategy. The decision represents a significant challenge to the influential oil cartel led by Saudi Arabia.

US Treasury Department imposes sanctions on 35 individuals and entities tied to Iran’s shadow banking network, while warning banks against dealings with Chinese refineries paying Iran for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

The British government appears before the Court of Appeal to defend its decision to designate anti-Israel group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization.

Officials in Israel are making it clear that extending the ceasefire until mid-May is the last opportunity for negotiations. “We will not wait forever."

<p>Police reported that a 13-year-old resident of Ramla was arrested after officers found him in possession of a utility knife while he was in a public garden with other minors.</p>

<p>Former FBI Director James Comey issued a video response to the new indictment against him for making threats to harm President Donald Trump stemming from a social media post in which he arranged seashells that read “86-47."</p><p>“Well, they’re back. This time about a picture of seashells on a North Carolina Beach a year ago, and this won’t be the end of it. But nothing has changed with me. I’m still innocent, I’m still not afraid, and I still believe in the independent federal judiciary. So let’s go," Comey said in the video.</p>

<p>Two injured in stabbing near Golders Green synagogue, stabber reported arrested.</p><p><a href="https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/426274">Read more</a></p>

<p>Police have opened an investigation following a brawl between minors at Kastina Junction in southern Israel, during which four suspects were arrested for involvement in the incident.</p><p>Later, four additional female minors were detained for questioning on suspicion of involvement in the brawl.</p>