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Benjamin Netanyahu’s political gamble has left Israel dangerously isolated - opinion

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spent years alienating Democrats and European governments while cultivating nationalist leaders.

An election campaign poster featuring Israeli Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu alongside US President Donald Trump is displayed on the back of a bus in Jerusalem, ahead of the Israeli election on Oct. 25, 2026.
Soldier gestures to his NATO badge as he is interviewed at a supply depot in Finland; illustrative

US Army officer stationed at NATO headquarters in UK arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia

Illustrative image of Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot

Israel needs a unity government to confront Iran and reassure Washington - opinion

Day view of Chijin Wind Turbine Park, in Taiwan.

From commitments to action: Taiwan and the world creating climate solutions together - opinion


Pakistan's Punjab cracks down on hidden spy cameras in attempt to curb blackmail, child abuse

Pakistan’s most populous province plans to prohibit concealed recording devices to protect women and children, but advocates say stronger enforcement and support for victims are also essential.

This picture taken on May 5, 2022, shows a CCTV camera installed outside a shop at a market in Srinagar. India has ordered all private businesses in Indian-administered Kashmir to install security cameras.

Shooter kills four at Oregon elementary school before being shot dead by community member

"No parent should have to have this kind of day, and no community should have to live through this kind of day," said Oregon Governor Tina Kotek.

Emergency personnel direct traffic at the scene of a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, US, October 15, 2026.

Israel faces growing hostility around the world, going beyond its policies - opinion

Israel faces growing global hostility driven by religious, ideological and historical forces that extend far beyond its policies.

Hezbollah rockets found by the IDF during operations in the Mount Dov area in southern Lebanon, September 15, 2026.

Ten killed, over 60 injured in fireworks explosion at Mexican church festival

The explosion caused a wall or part of an adjacent structure to collapse, leaving victims trapped amid debris as residents and emergency personnel searched for survivors.

A Mexican State Police officer inspects the site of a fireworks blast during a patronal festival in Santa Maria Canchesda, Mexico state, Mexico on September 6, 2026.

NATO will not tolerate hybrid actions against members, US envoy says

Whitaker said last month's attempted drone attack at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport, which Berlin has blamed on Russia, was more worrying than other recent incidents NATO members have faced.

Police vehicle on site after explosive devices have been found at a substation near the Jaenschwalde power plant in Turnow-Preilack, Germany, September 1, 2026.

The world’s double standard toward Israel is prejudice dressed as principle - opinion

As Israel faces relentless criticism, a disturbing double standard is emerging, one that risks turning legitimate scrutiny into anti-Israel and antisemitic prejudice.

TUCKER CARLSON speaks during AmericaFest, the first Turning Point USA summit since the death of Charlie Kirk, in Phoenix, Arizona, US December 18, 2025.

The 51st state? Alberta set to vote on whether to pursue separation from Canada - explainer

Notably, this vote will not immediately start the secession process if Albertans vote in favor of separating from Canada, but will lead to a larger referendum on separating.

Alberta separatists rally outside the offices of Elections Alberta before turning in a petition to trigger a referendum on separating from the rest of Canada in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada May 4, 2026.

Human Rights Watch report on UAE's RSF support severely lacking, Gulf expert tells 'Post' - opinion

Sudan's chemical weapons findings received far less sustained attention than allegations against the UAE.

Demonstrators step on pictures of UAE's President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during a protest against the conflict in Sudan, on the day of the two-year anniversary of the conflict, as the London Sudan conference takes place, in London, Britain April 15, 2025.

‘Viceroy’ of Venezuela: Rubio runs Caracas with total deference from interim president - report

Marco Rubio has been running Venezuela's finances, government, and natural resources without stepping foot in the country, dozens of sources told the NYT.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends a trilateral meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun (not pictured) on the sidelines of the NATO leaders' summit, in Ankara, Turkey, July 7, 2026.

From McCarthy to Trump: How the politics of fear made a comeback - opinion

Trump’s revival of anti-communist rhetoric echoes McCarthyism as Republicans battle fears of losing control of Congress.

US President Donald Trump speaks at a Fourth of July rally, marking the 250th anniversary of US independence, on the National Mall in Washington, DC, US, July 4, 2026.