A massive explosion and giant fireball lit up the night sky over Beit Shemesh near Jerusalem, sending shockwaves across Israel and triggering panic among residents already on edge after recent Iran missile attacks. Dramatic visuals showed thick flames and a powerful blast erupting late Saturday night. Israel’s state-owned Tomer defense firm later confirmed the explosion was part of a pre-planned missile and rocket propulsion test, though many residents said they received no prior warning. The incident comes amid rising fears that Israel and the United States could renew military action against Iran if negotiations fail.

US President Donald Trump has been hit with a legal setback after a US federal trade court ruled that his administration’s temporary 10&#37 global tariffs were unlawful. The court said the White House exceeded the powers granted by Congress, declaring the tariffs “invalid” and “unauthorised by law.” The ruling came after small US businesses challenged the duties, arguing they were an attempt to bypass an earlier Supreme Court decision that had already struck down broader Trump tariffs. The case also has international implications.