Nine opposition leaders have been arrested in Chad, according to reports.

The Trump administration is lobbying against AI regulation in at least six Republican-led states, deepening a divide within the party over the White House's industry-friendly agenda.

The Trump administration is actively lobbying against artificial intelligence regulation in at least six Republican-led states, highlighting internal party divisions regarding the White House's industry-friendly AI policy.

Supporters of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas win a majority of races in municipal elections, election officials report. The results follow voting held across the territory on Sunday.

Supporters of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas secured a majority of seats in municipal elections, according to election officials on Sunday.

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and opposition leader Yair Lapid announce a joint electoral list. The move aims to create the largest opposition bloc ahead of the upcoming national election.

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and opposition leader Yair Lapid have announced a joint electoral list, aiming to consolidate the opposition ahead of the upcoming election.

Israel's Herzog refuses Netanyahu pardon bid, seeks mediated plea deal, NYT says.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has decided not to approve Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request for a pardon in his corruption case, opting to pursue mediation for a possible plea deal, the New York Times reported, citing two senior Israeli officials. Herzog views the situation as too politically sensitive for a simple decision and prefers a negotiated outcome to ease internal divisions.