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A golden age of diplomacy: A thing of the past? - comment

Whether the shift in diplomatic tone and practice was inevitable or whether we’ve reached a tipping point, only time will tell. But what’s clear is that the world will never be the same.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi looks at her watch during a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, March 19, 2026.
An illustrative image of soldiers against a backdrop of words relating to warfare.

Epic Fury: Moral obligations before declaring war on Iran - opinion

Emergency services vehicles are seen parked near the departure terminal of the Cape Town International Airport on February 24, 2026 following reports of a fire that broke out on February 24, 2026.

Fire at Cape Town International Airport disrupts flight operations, no injuries reported

The government approved on Sunday the establishment of a new international airport in southern Israel, finalizing its location to be built in the Negev's Ziklag area.

Gov't approves new international airport in Israel's South, amid Ben-Gurion congestion concerns


Ukrainian military intelligence: Russian groups behind Belgorod incursion

Yusov said the Belgorod operation would create a "security zone" to protect Ukrainians from cross-border attacks by Russia.

 UKRAINE’S PRESIDENT Volodymyr Zelensky walks with soldiers in the town of Izium after it was liberated by Ukraine’s armed forces.

Ofer Ramat Aviv Mall finishes first stage of major renovation

"Our goal is to continue to differentiate Ramat Aviv Mall as the leading mall in Israel that offers quality and luxury brands."

 THE OFER Ramat Aviv Mall.

The flag serves different causes for different groups - opinion

While the procession usually goes by relatively peacefully, it takes thousands of policemen to keep peace and order.

 PROTESTERS AGAINST funding for ultra-Orthodox political parties argue with haredi counter-demonstrators in Bnei Brak, last Wednesday.

Maccabi World Union elects Michael Siegal as next president

Siegal has served as the chairman of the Jewish Agency for Israel as well as the Jewish Federations of North America.

 Michael D. Siegal receives the Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor and citation from President Isaac Herzog at the President’s Residence on December 11.

Pakistan official warns ex-PM Khan to hand over riot suspects

Khan was arrested on May 9 on graft allegations, which he denies.

 A supporter of Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan gestures after the high court ordered Khan's release on bail for two weeks, in the court premises, in Islamabad, Pakistan May 12, 2023.

Two more victims of volcano eruption found in Roman ruins of Pompeii

The two skeletons are believed to have been killed by collapsing buildings.

Remains of two men who died in the volcanic eruption that destroyed the ancient Roman city of Pompeii in 79 AD are discovered in a dig carried out during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Pompeii, Italy November 18, 2020. Picture taken November 18, 2020. Luigi Spina/Handout via REUTERS

European leaders meet in Iceland to reaffirm values as Ukraine war rages on

The Strasbourg-based European Court of Human Rights allows citizens to take governments to court in case of human rights violations.

 French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna speaks during the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, February 27, 2023

The Offspring to make Israel debut in July

This legendary punk-pop band will be stopping in Tel Aviv after festival stops in Portugal and Barcelona.

 THE OFFSPRING in concert.

Belarus on high alert after 'four aircraft shot down' over Russia - Lukashenko

Lukashenko's reported visit to the base was his first public appearance in almost a week, following speculation over the health of the 68-year-old leader.

Ukrainian military helicopter flies over a village, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Donetsk region, Ukraine April 29, 2023

Turkish opposition supporters voice dismay over presidential vote

Voters across Turkey expressed a range of emotions as election results rolled in, leaning in favor of another five years of Erdogan.

 A supporter of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan waves flags outside the AK Party headquarters, in Ankara, Turkey May 15, 2023