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Indian PM Modi visited Israel at suggestion of Jeffrey Epstein, released files suggest

“The Indian Prime Minister Modi took advice. and danced and sang in Israel for the benefit of the US president. They had met a few weeks ago. IT WORKED,” the email message from Epstein reads.

JANUARY 31, 2026|ByCORINNE BAUM

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, meet in Jerusalem in 2017.

THE KHONGSAI family in front of their sukkah, one of the families in Kibbutz Maoz Tzur. The kibbutz is home to more than 100 people across 21 families and is largely self-sustaining through basic farming, with residents maintaining Jewish traditions while awaiting their journey to Israel.

Israel launches gov't initiative to bring home, reunite Bnei Menashe community

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Under the government-led effort, Bnei Menashe families receive comprehensive support to facilitate their integration, with guidance from social workers and community mentors.

JANUARY 31, 2026|ByBATSHEVA SHULMAN

AIRPORT HEALTH authorities in protective masks prepare a thermal imager at Soekarno Hatta International Airport, following the implementation of health screening for arriving passengers, after India confirmed two cases of the Nipah virus, in Tangerang near Jakarta, Indonesia, January 30, 2026.

Low risk of deadly Nipah virus spreading from India, World Health Organization reassures

Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam are among the Asian locations that tightened airport screening checks this week to guard against such a spread after India confirmed infections.

JANUARY 30, 2026|ByREUTERS

Indian soldiers march during the full-dress rehearsal for the Republic Day parade as it rains in New Delhi, India, January 23, 2026.

Europe marches in New Delhi: Strategic lessons from India’s post-Sindoor realignment - opinion

India has transitioned from being a security consumer to a security provider and Europe has chosen India as its primary 'de-risking' anchor

JANUARY 25, 2026|ByDR. LAUREN DAGAN AMOSS

Zubin Mehta cancels all Israeli shows, cites Netanyahu's 'treatment of Palestinians'

Zubin Mehta, an Indian conductor who was IPO musical director for 50 years, condemns Netanyahu's policies on Palestine and urges the arts community to speak out.

JANUARY 20, 2026ByJAMES GENN

Conductor Zubin Mehta attends the American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra Duet Gala at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on November 10, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California; illustrative.

Dynamic Staffing Services signs with 105 Israeli plants amid rising industrial labor demand

Company says it plans to place about 1,400 skilled workers in Israel’s industrial sector in 2026, as vacancies climb and the state expands foreign labor quotas.

JANUARY 20, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Samir Khosla Samir Khosla chairman of Delhi-based Dynamic Staffing Services (DSS)

UAE, India expand partnership with new deals on defense, space and energy

The various sectors of importance in the discussion were listed as technology and AI, as well as addressing food security.

JANUARY 19, 2026BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

The flags of the United States, India, United Arab Emirates and Israel (illustrative)

World leaders show caution on Trump's broader 'Board of Peace' amid fears for UN

Trump has also invited India to be a part of the BoP, Asian News International (ANI) reported on Sunday, citing sources familiar with the details.

JANUARY 18, 2026ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

The United Nations flag over the Jerusalem offices of the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestinian refugees.

Tehran doubles down on repression, believing US reluctance will delay new strikes - analysis

Iran's foreign minister claimed that “terrorist elements from the outside” were seeking to drag the US into a conflict.

JANUARY 15, 2026BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, September 9, 2025.

Israel and India's laboratory in the Horn of Africa-opinion

A strategic shift is underway in the Horn of Africa: Israel’s recognition of Somaliland and its partnership with India signal a move toward flexible, tech‑driven security

JANUARY 12, 2026ByDR. LAUREN DAGAN AMOSS

Somaliland Navy members participate in a parade celebrating the 33rd anniversary of their Independence in Hargeisa, Somaliland on May 18, 2024.

Britain joins outcry towards Musk, urges him to address 'intimate deepfakes' created by Grok

The comments follow reporting that X's built-in AI chatbot, Grok, was unleashing a flood of on-demand images of women and minors in extremely skimpy clothing.

JANUARY 6, 2026ByREUTERS

Amid Iran protests, India issues travel advisory, warns citizens against travel to Islamic Republic

The travel warning, issued by the South Asian country’s External Affairs Ministry, cited “recent developments” in Iran and noted the advisory was in effect “until further notice.”

JANUARY 5, 2026BySAM HALPERN