International

Fire at Cape Town International Airport disrupts flight operations, no injuries reported

The fire at South Africa's second-busiest airport caused flight delays and diversions, with officials reporting that it has been extinguished.

|ByREUTERS
Emergency services vehicles are seen parked near the departure terminal of the Cape Town International Airport on February 24, 2026 following reports of a fire that broke out on February 24, 2026.
The government approved on Sunday the establishment of a new international airport in southern Israel, finalizing its location to be built in the Negev's Ziklag area.

Gov't approves new international airport in Israel's South, amid Ben-Gurion congestion concerns

Israel will build a new international airport in southern Israel at Ziklag, alongside a northern airport, as officials warn Ben Gurion is nearing capacity.

|ByKESHET NEEV
Israeli football continues to go from strength to strength.

Israeli football in 2026 – growth, trends and more

|ByHANNAH SCHWARTZ
Two Taiwan made Kuang Hua VI class missile boats attend the Ministry National of Defense exercise outside the Zuoying navy harbor on January 31, 2024.

RISK Initiative: Taiwan's bold step to safeguard undersea cables - opinion

Undersea cables are an extremely crucial, yet often overlooked, element of the infrastructure making up the world of today.

|ByLIN CHIA-LUNG

Crying wolf: Thomas Friedman tries scaring the Jews that Israel will be isolated - again - opinion

Thomas Friedman’s predictions about Israel's global isolation long predate the war in Gaza.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025ByRAFAEL MEDOFF
New York Times columnist, Thomas L. Friedman delivers his address after receiving his honorary doctorate from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. June 3 2007

Xi’s SCO moment: Strategy or an accident of history? - opinion

Xi Jinping has sought to build an alternative pole of power by weaving together Russia’s desperation, India’s caution, and the Islamic world’s grievances.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025ByVAS SHENOY
CHINESE PRESIDENT Xi Jinping welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin during a ceremony at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China, on Sunday. It is tempting to argue that fortune has been on China’s side, says the writer.

Israel’s representation abroad: A vital use of national resources - opinion

Israel’s global relationships are an essential component of its national security.

AUGUST 27, 2025ByTOVA HERZL
ESTONIAN PRIME MINISTER Kristen Michal speaks to the media as he arrives for a NATO summit in The Hague in June. Opening an Israeli embassy in Estonia is an excellent use of money, especially now, the writer maintains.

Rafael to sell interceptors to Romania in deal worth $2.2 billion

The SPYDER system from Rafael is heading toward a €1.9 billion deal in Romania, after the Israeli company surpassed competitors from Germany and France.

JULY 6, 2025ByWALLA! MONEY
The SPYDER system

Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi to convene summit of ‘national cooperation’ on Iran

Pahlavi has been actively supporting Iranian dissidents, particularly since Israel conducted Operation Rising Lion, striking Iranian military and nuclear facilities.

JULY 2, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the last Shah of Iran, speaks during a press conference about the situation in Iran and the need to support Iranians, in Paris, France, June 23, 2025.

Iran FM Abbas Araghchi, China's ambassador discuss 25-year deal

The two officials spoke about developing relations and mutual understanding in implementing the agreement, which is several years old.

JUNE 10, 2025BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks to the media at the UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 25, 2024

The US must halt its talks amid escalating labor strikes in Iran - opinion

Iranian domestic instability should be allowed to continue without interference from the US or rescue diplomacy.

MAY 28, 2025ByAIDIN PANAHI
MEMBERS OF Iran’s delegation leave Oman’s Embassy in Rome, where the fifth round of US-Iran talks took place last week. Engaging with the Iranian regime signals to Iranian citizens that Western governments prioritize short-term diplomatic optics over long-term political outcomes, the writer argues.

Misframing the Ethiopian crisis: A call for honest diplomacy - opinion

Comments by US Ambassador to Ethiopia Ervin Massinga reinforce dangerous narratives that fuel state-sponsored aggression.

MAY 28, 2025BySHLOMO MOLLA
Ethiopian Jews mark the Sigd holiday in Jerusalem. November 28, 2024.

Climate security: The world can’t turn inward - opinion

Inclusive dialogue and international cooperation are necessary for addressing global challenges such as climate change.

MAY 26, 2025ByZULFIYA SULEIMENOVA
KAZAKH PRESIDENT Kassym-Jomart Tokayev meets with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris last November. Tokayev and Macron – together with the World Bank and support from Saudi Arabia – hosted the One Water Summit last year, the writer notes.

Why Jerusalem Int'l Book Forum Prize winner Michel Houellebecq is drawn to Israel

Acclaimed French writer Michel Houellebecq accepts Jerusalem Prize at Mishkenot Sha’ananim days after visiting Kibbutz Be’eri.

MAY 20, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN
MICHEL HOUELLEBECQ at Kibbutz Be’eri last week.