Asia

Arkia announces new Summer 2026 flights to Phuket, Malaga, Ibiza, Vilnius

Airline says it will fly to about 40 destinations, adding Phuket, Malaga, Ibiza, and Vilnius, while debuting a 12-seat premium cabin on the Paris route.

Oz Berlowitz, CEO of Arkia, and Yehoram Gaon  presented its Spring–Summer 2026 flight schedule at a breakfast press event at Pastel Restaurant in Tel Aviv.
A soldier is seen on top of an armored vehicle believed to be made by Gaia Automotive Industres as he rolls through the streets of Naypyitaw, Myanmar, February 15, 2021.

Myanmar’s collapse: The crisis Israel can’t escape - opinion

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands ahead of their talks at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, in 2017

Why Israel’s future is being decided in the Indo-Pacific - opinion

PRESIDENT OF CHINA Xi Jinping reviews troops during a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of World War II’s end, in Beijing, Sept. 3, 2025.

China’s disappearing elite: The high-stakes gamble behind Xi’s crackdown - analysis


Global markets set for rapid expansion in 2026

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South Korea’s ex-PM Lee Hae-chan dies of heart attack during official visit to Vietnam

Lee, 73, died on Sunday after emergency medical aid for a heart attack, a South Korean presidential advisory panel said in a statement.

South Korean special envoy Lee Hae-chan attends talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (not pictured) at the foreign ministry in Beijing, China, May 18, 2017.

Saudi Arabia postpones 2029 Asian Winter Games at NEOM after repeated delays

The postponement marks a setback for the kingdom, which has committed to hosting several major events over the next decade.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman announces a zero-carbon city called "The Line" to be built at NEOM in northwestern Saudi Arabia, January 10, 2021.

Not just gyoza: 11 dumplings in a hot Asian special

Dumplings, bao, or wonton: OTOTO Asian restaurant hosts special dumpling nights featuring all kinds of handmade dumplings. Let’s see how many types you know.

Dumpling Special at OTOTO Restaurant.

UAE, India expand partnership with new deals on defense, space and energy

The various sectors of importance in the discussion were listed as technology and AI, as well as addressing food security.

The flags of the United States, India, United Arab Emirates and Israel (illustrative)

Israel’s new geopolitical compass points east and south - opinion

Israel must now identify new opportunities beyond its conventional focal points in international partnerships.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar meets with Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi in first diplomatic visit to Somaliland on January 6, 2026.

The rise of "instant-gratification" micro-platforms in southeast Asia

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Trump renews push for Greenland control, questioning Denmark’s legal rights

Denmark has historically accommodated the US presence because Copenhagen lacks the capability to defend Greenland and benefits from US security guarantees through NATO.

US President Donald Trump has been ‘chosen to deliver the free world from those who seek to dominate it.’

America First: Israel’s relevance is earned through value, not history - opinion

As the US strategy shifts to Asia-Pacific, Israel’s future depends on proving how it can serve America's interests.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

A homecoming across China’s Jewish past

China was home to tens of thousands of Jews during the first half of the 20th century, as the Asian country became a safe haven for Eastern European Jews suring the Holocaust.

A HALL constructed in the Jewish section of the Huangshan Public Cemetery in Harbin.