Africa
Dutch prosecutors drop Samos case against Israeli businessman Dan Gertler
The decision adds to a broader pattern of legal cases falling away around Gertler after years of scrutiny tied to mining deals in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Iran’s nuclear ambition is not just Israel’s problem - opinion
Scientists reconstruct the face of “Little Foot,” a 4-million-year-old human ancestor
Voices from the Arab press: The Middle East in 30 years
Tis the season to flog Israel - opinion
Western media blame Israel for the decline in Christianity, ignoring the real threat, which is radical Islamic persecution.
Why Somaliland works and the international system pretends it does not - opinion
Recognizing Somaliland would establish three principles the international order is not yet prepared to tolerate: performance matters, secession can stabilize, and colonial borders are not sacred.
Statehood hypocrisy: Why it's no for Somaliland, Kurdistan, but yes for Palestine - opinion
Israel broke a diplomatic taboo by recognizing Somaliland and triggered a predictable storm of outrage and conspiracy theories.
Israel's Somaliland recognition isn't a gamble, it's a necessity and others must join - opinion
This recognition is not an act of aggression but a pragmatic masterstroke that exposes a broken status quo, and it is a move that the United States and responsible African powers should support.
My Word: Recognition vs rejection of Somaliland - opinion
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland exposes global hypocrisy, rejecting a stable ally at a strategic chokepoint while rewarding terror and dysfunction elsewhere.
Grapevine, January 2, 2025: Is the Buzaglo Law still valid?
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Somaliland denies trading recognition with Israel for accepting Gazans
Last week, Israel became the first country to recognize the independence of Somaliland, angering international powers who bemoaned the move at the United Nations Security Council.
Scientists warn great white sharks in danger of disappearing from Mediterranean
The Mediterranean white shark population is classified as Critically Endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.
Israel’s Somaliland recognition shows the real purpose of the Abraham Accords - opinion
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland reflects the Abraham Accords’ focus on survival, stability, and strategic cooperation, not sentiment.
China rejects Somaliland recognition, accuses Israel of 'selfish interests'
"No country should encourage or support other countries' internal separatist forces for its own selfish interests," Beijing's foreign ministry spokesperson told reporters.
