Bangladeshi authorities have opened a murder investigation against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and others for their alleged role in the killing of protesters during student-led demonstrations that resulted in at least 300 deaths. Sheikh Hasina is being sued over the shooting and killing of Faizul Islam Rajon, an 18-year-old student, and the murder […]
A senior Palestinian official told Haaretz that remarks by Netanyahu and certain cabinet members suggest negotiations are very unlikely to move forward and that their success depends on American pressure
Victoria's Secret & Co. has appointed Hillary Super, as their new CEO effective September 9, replacing Martin Waters who stepped down after less than two years. Super, 52, previously led the turnaround of Anthropologie's business and held leadership roles at Guess, Ann Taylor Inc., American Eagle Outfitters, Gap Inc., and Rihanna's lingerie brand Savage […]
The trailer's release sparked an uproar on social media, with the choice of featuring the Israeli actress. A 'Free Palestine' tweet from Gadot's co-star fanned the flames
Katy Perry is being investigated in Spain for filming her music video for the song "Lifetimes" without obtaining the necessary permits in the ecologically sensitive area of S'Espalmador, which includes protected dunes. The production company failed to obtain the required authorization for filming in the protected portion of the Balearic Islands. Katy Perry's comeback […]
The Premier League is introducing a semi-automatic offside technology (SAOT) called for the 2024-25 season, developed by Genius Sports and Second Spectrum. The system utilizes networks of cameras and computer vision to create 3D digital twins of players and the ball, enabling precise offside decisions while still allowing human referees to make the final […]
The United States is intensifying efforts to prevent a potential Iranian attack on Israel, as tensions in the region reach a critical point, according to reporting from the Wall Street Journal. The Biden administration is grappling with the challenge of containing Iran's actions, which could surpass the scale of its April missile and drone […]
Benefitting from decreased competition from foreign airlines operating in Israel, the company, which faced deep financial struggle at the start of the decade, was able to reduce its net financial debt from the end of 2022 in this year's second quarter by $1.089 billion
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the current outbreak of a more severe and deadly strain of mpox (monkeypox), as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. It seems to spread more easily than previous strains, with a mortality rate of about 10% compared to less than 1% for the virus responsible for […]
The foiling of an apparent terror plot targeting a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna earlier this month may have major ramifications in next month's election, as the far right looks to amplify the suspect's Islamist ideology to win votes
According to the Hamas-run Health Ministry, approximately 70 percent of casualties are women and children, with around 17,000 children having lost one or both parents ■ Gaza's health system is on the brink of collapse, with roughly 12,000 wounded individuals requiring urgent evacuation for treatment abroad
Fumio Kishida announced his resignation as Japan's prime minister, paving the way for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to choose a new leader without a general election. Japan's stock prices registered their biggest single-day point-drop since 1987 after Kishida's announcement. Kishida faced public dissatisfaction over political scandals involving ties to the Unification Church, […]
"A character that tries to kill a child and steal her kingdom. How fitting." Those are the words used to describe Israeli-Jewish actress Gal Gadot. The live-action remake of Disney's Snow White is set to hit theatres in March 2025. While many are excited to see their childhood film brought to life, a group […]
Mars, a family-owned packaged food giant with over $50 billion in annual sales, is acquiring Kellanova (formerly Kellogg Co.) for nearly $36 billion in an all-cash deal, paying $83.50 per share, representing a 12-44% premium over Kellanova's closing price. Kellanova owns popular snack and breakfast brands like Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, Pringles, NutriGrain, Eggo, and Rice […]
Arieli EL's $53.2M acquisition of Elron Ventures is yet another strategic push to expand its influence in Israel’s thriving cybersecurity, positioning itself as a leader in the global tech landscape.
Arieli EL's $53.2M acquisition of Elron Ventures is yet another strategic push to expand its influence in Israel’s thriving cybersecurity, positioning itself as a leader in the global tech landscape.
The March trip, which was made while Israeli MK Benny Gantz was still a member of Netanyahu's war cabinet, included meetings with Vice President Harris and other officials. The PMO said Gantz was not authorized to make the visit
Thursday's summit in Doha is a Russian doll filled with layer upon layer of obstacles: it's unclear how much flexibility Netanyahu has given Israeli negotiators and whether that will be enough for Hamas; and no one knows whether Iran and Hezbollah will see a Gaza cease-fire as an excuse to forgo their military response to two humiliating assassinations