Israeli city in the Tel Aviv District, part of the Tel Aviv metropolitan area
The opening ceremony of the Maccabiah Games is underway in Jerusalem as Israel marks 1,000 days since the Hamas attacks. Organizers highlight resilience while ongoing security concerns loom over the event.
Saudi Arabia launches a defensive, coalition-led effort to secure Red Sea shipping routes as Houthi attacks and US-Iran tensions threaten freedom of navigation. The alliance aims to coordinate intelligence, exercises, and joint operations across signatories, with a focus on protecting vital energy corridors and maritime trade.
Sephora opens its Glasgow Silverburn store in Scotland as the second Sephora location in the region this summer. Simultaneously, reports and later clarifications surround Sephora’s entry into Israel, with Glam42 acting as an Israeli partner in a limited rollout of Sephora Collection products, sparking controversy over franchise status and potential boycotts.