Most of the new Olim are from France and the US, but many still do not have plane tickets due to cancellations and limited availability. The state is preparing for accelerated absorption: “Aliyah continues even in the most complex periods.”

The Bayern Munich striker led the Three Lions into the round of 16 with a brace and a dramatic comeback in a 2-1 win over Congo, becoming the first Englishman to score twice in a World Cup knockout match since Gary Lineker 36 years ago

At a New York launch event for his book, Hussain Abdul-Hussain called for a full peace agreement with Israel, criticized the "culture of rejection" and offered a personal account of his shift from hostility to open support for Israel.

Sources familiar with the talks say the Revolutionary Guards barred Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi from attending a meeting with the US envoys. At the same time, Tehran is insisting on control over the Strait of Hormuz, a demand Washington rejects.

The Wall Street Journal reported that the US is considering reducing its military presence in the oil-rich kingdom after Saudi Arabia refused to provide bases for Operation Project Freedom. Riyadh reversed its decision, but according to officials familiar with the matter, the damage had already been done.