Lebanon is expected to present a plan this week for Hezbollah’s disarmament; United States announced last week that Beirut would outline measures to persuade Hezbollah to give up its weapons

Israelis gain an extra hour of sleep as clocks move back on Oct. 26; Here’s what to know about the winter time change, how it affects daily life, and when Israel will switch back to daylight saving time in 2026

Mitchell Silk: U.S. President Donald Trump is a "strategic genius"

European nations are rapidly expanding arms production and military capacity following the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the U.S. refusal to carry NATO’s full burden, with German defense company Rheinmetall opening continent's largest ammunition plant

Karina Engel-Bart and her daughters returned from 52 days in Gaza captivity, but the body of her dead husband Ronen Engel remains in Gaza; she described the ongoing trauma, fear for remaining hostages, and her struggle to explain the situation to her children

Washington Post reports that plan, known as GREAT Trust, envisions U.S. oversight for at least 10 years, building AI-powered smart cities, luxury resorts and industrial hubs

Major outlets worldwide will suspend front pages and broadcasts on September 1 in protest of journalist deaths in Gaza and Israel’s press ban; With more than 210 killed since October 7, organizers say the blackout underscores the urgent need for access

An internal IDF document reveals operational shortcomings in Gaza, citing poor planning, limited maneuvering, and reliance on deterrence rather than decisive action against Hamas