Bank Leumi posted a 5% profit rise in 2025 to NIS 10.3 billion, citing stronger interest income and lower losses, while acquiring a 20% stake in Delek Israel.

Afghanistan launches month-long tree-planting campaign to restore ecosystems and combat deforestation.

Barrick Mining beat earnings estimates in Q4 2025, raised its dividend, and saw mixed institutional buying.

Khaliji rapper Flipperachi teams with Akshaye Khanna on a track for the Indian film *Dhurandhar*, aiming to build cultural bridges between the Middle East and India.

Cole Jester wins Arkansas Republican primary for land commissioner, leading 72% to 28%.

Iran's envoy blames U.S. and Israel for provoking conflict to block China and India’s rise, claiming Iran defends itself amid threats and disinformation.

Pope Leo XIV appoints Fr. Sean Mejia as new leader of Philippines’ Tabuk Apostolic Vicariate.

A China-backed cable project sparked a Chilean political crisis, halting power transition talks after U.S. security concerns led to visa revocations and a dispute over transparency.

Pennsylvania troopers seized 40 pounds of marijuana and arrested a driver on I-95 after a K-9 alerted to drugs during a traffic stop.

Rep. Ro Khanna faces a primary challenge in CA-17 over his support for a wealth tax, sparking debate in Silicon Valley.