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  Egypt's government has launched an initiative to boost hotel construction and operations, aiming to attract 30 million tourists and add 240,000-250,000 hotel rooms by 2038. The initiative offers reduced interest rates and aims to create job opportunities and benefit the national economy. Egypt signed a $35 billion deal with the UAE to develop its […]

Upon the release of his debut album 'Achilles,' Israeli musician David Lerner explains why he left a well-paying tech job to pursue his musical dream, why he sings in English and why, despite his criticism of the state, he doesn't plan to leave Tel Aviv

  Giannis Antetokounmpo led Greece to their first Olympic men's basketball win since 2008, defeating Australia 77-71 and finishing third in their group to advance to the quarterfinals. He scored 20 points, seven rebounds, and six assists, expressing pride in representing his country and having his children witness his Olympic journey. Antetokounmpo was initially hesitant […]

Netanyahu justified delays in reaching a deal, claiming that he was waiting for a written U.S. commitment on the matter. The Biden administration, however, will likely only deliver it once a hostage deal is secured

  The BBC is urgently removing news presenter Huw Edwards's image, voice, and references from its archive footage, including family, entertainment, news coverage, cameo appearances in TV shows and films, and an episode of Doctor Who. Edwards, a prominent BBC presenter, pleaded guilty to making and receiving indecent images of children as young as seven […]

  Nationwide protests erupted in major Nigerian cities over the high cost of living, food shortages, corruption, and demands for the reinstatement of gas and electricity subsidies. The protests, tagged #EndbadGovernanceinNigeria, turned violent in some cases. Security forces are criticized for using excessive force against mostly peaceful protesters. Nearly 700 people, including 50 journalists, were […]

  A very large crude carrier (VLCC) with a deadweight tonnage of 300,000 tonnes, equipped with a bionic skin propeller inspired by dolphins and sharks, completed three oil transport journeys during testing, sailing over 200 days and about 35,000 nautical miles between Chinese and Middle Eastern ports. The trial showed a 2% decrease in fuel […]

Israeli PM Netanyahu tries to repair self-imposed naysayer image, but sources close to negotiations say there is a gap between Netanyahu's public statements and messages conveyed by Israeli negotiators

  Adele kicked off her 10-concert "Adele World" residency in Munich with an 80,000-strong crowd. Adele wowed fans in a full-length blue dress with a huge billowing train that mopped up the torrential rain from the floor. During the show, she paused to remove the drenched train from her dress as the wet fabric became […]

  It has been 304 days since young Ariel Bibas was kidnapped along with his mother Shiri and infant brother Kfir on Oct. 7. The images and footage of their horrific abduction have become widely known both in Israel and abroad, with the unforgettable sight of the children's small, ginger heads and their mother's terrified […]

  A viral video showing Pakistani snacks and candies with names and packaging strikingly similar to international brands garnered over 6 million views. The video was shared by Instagram user Faisal Shah. The video featured chocolates like Milky Balls, Ferry Rose, B&B, TikTak, Mass, and Snookers, which closely copied well-known brands like Ferrero Rocher and […]

A 66-year-old woman was pronounced dead on the scene, while a man in his 70s died of wounds in hospital; Israel Police said the assailant was a Palestinian from the West Bank

Identifying the origins of the danger of dissolution that currently threatens Israeli society

The Anne Frank statue in Amsterdam was vandalized with "Free Gaza" for the second time in a month, highlighting rising antisemitism in the Netherlands.

The Israeli army expects that only around 30 percent of candidates will show up for the first day of the process. Posters distributed at ultra-Orthodox communities call for mass protests at the draft office, 'we don't fight now over the first 1,000, they will reach all of us, heaven forbid, including your son'

Defense officials don't expect Iran and Hezbollah to backtrack on their threats of revenge for Israel's assassinations, and Israel will likely face an attack from all sides ■ PM Netanyahu is stalling for time on making a decision on the hostage deal, and U.S. and Israeli officials are increasingly frustrated

Israel, Iran and Hezbollah are now caught in a war of humiliation, and the complex math of revenge and deterrence can be easily miscalculated and lead to a full-scale war

Turkey urges its citizens to leave Lebanon ■ U.S. CENTCOM chief to visit Israel on Monday ahead of expected Iranian attack ■ IDF spokesperson says defense systems 'not airtight,' public must 'stay alert' ■ Britain temporarily withdraws families of Beirut diplomats due to volatile situation ■ Gaza rescue services: Death toll in strike on schools rises to 30

The Washington Post displayed a misleading headline and caption uncovering a deep anti-Israel bias and has yet to retract its mistake.