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As NATO strains deepen, Finland faces a new security dilemma - opinion

Finland joined NATO with the expectation that breaking with its traditional long-standing policy line would grant it a US and European security umbrella. But this framework has not yet been tested.

Finland's President Alexander Stubb attends a joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte (not pictured) in Brussels, Belgium November 17, 2025.
People arrive at a mosque to attend Friday prayers, in Plano, Texas, on April 11, 2025.

What is EPIC City, the controversial planned Muslim residential community in Texas?

Soldier of the IDF's Hashmonaim Brigade operating at an undisclosed location, May 1, 2026.

Trump calls Iran's plan to end war in 30 days 'unacceptable'

Israeli soldiers are seen along the Israeli border with Lebanon amid the ongoing war, April 10, 2026.

Fighting with US 'likely' to resume after rejection of Iranian offer to open Hormuz, official says


Top Jalisco cartel leader 'El Jardinero' arrested in Mexico

Top commander of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel Audias Flores, known as "El Jardinero," was considered a powerful potential successor to "El Mencho," who ran the cartel and was killed in February.

Members of Mexican Special Forces escort Audias Flores, known as “El Jardinero” a top commander of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel, in the western state of Nayarit, Mexico, in this handout distributed on April 27, 2026.

King Charles arrives in US for state visit amid differences over Iran war

The state visit, by far the most high-profile and consequential of Charles' reign, marks the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence from British rule.

US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcome Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla on the day of an afternoon tea at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 27, 2026.

Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with attempting to assassinate Trump

US Magistrate Judge Matthew Sharbaugh ordered Allen detained while the case moves forward. Sharbaugh scheduled another hearing over Allen's continued detention for Thursday. 

Law enforcement personnel detain Cole Tomas Allen, a suspect in the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, in Washington, D.C., U.S. April 25, 2026.

Iran's leadership is humiliating the United States, Germany's Merz says

Merz also said he did not see what exit strategy the US was pursuing in the Iran war - comments that underlined deep divisions between Washington and its European NATO allies.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz makes a statement on the situation in the Middle East, at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, March 1, 2026

Iran’s lawfare strategy: a long-term threat to Israel and the US in international forums - opinion

Iran’s new lawfare strategy aims to weaken Israel and the US, using legal challenges in international forums to shape global perceptions and erode their legitimacy.

An Iranian woman walks past an anti-USA and anti-Israel mural, in Tehran on April 21 2026, amid a ceasefire in the region.

Trump calm during shooting, as IDF finds Hezbollah weapons in child’s bedroom

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise. 

US President Donald Trump speaks about research into mental health treatments in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., April 18, 2026.

White House shooting, US-Iran talks, and IDF controversy: What you need to know

Conspiracies, diplomacy and outrage: Shir Perets unpacks the White House shooting, US-Iran talks and the latest IDF controversy.

White House shooting, US-Iran talks, and IDF controversy

Trump 'was not worried, understands life' during White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting

Asked if he believed he had been a target, Trump did not directly respond, instead focusing on the content of the “radicalized” suspect’s manifesto. 

US President Donald Trump salutes during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, DC, US, April 25, 2026.

Elbit Systems awarded $200 million in defense contracts during Iran war

“This series of contracts underscores Elbit Systems’ technological leadership in air launched weapon systems,” said Machlis, Elbit CEO.

 Logo of Israeli defence electronics firm Elbit Systems is seen at their offices in Haifa.

Georgia sets the bar: New laws tackle antisemitism and foreign influence in education - opinion

Georgia has passed landmark laws to combat antisemitism in education and increase transparency on foreign funding. These moves set a new standard for state-level action on these issues.

GEORGIA GOV. Brian Kemp speaks during a press conference last month.