A coalition of major European powers and Japan issued a joint statement condemning Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz. The move signals a shift toward coordinated Western backing of efforts to keep one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes open.[#item_full_content]

Israeli president taps Netanyahu rival to form government as coalition battle looms
Israeli President Isaac Herzog announced Saturday that he has chosen opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form the country’s next government, handing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s
