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‘All time is unredeemable’: A core, timely message for Israel - opinion

Though Israel lives according to clock time, its jihadi adversaries (state and sub-state terror groups) regard such mechanistic chronology as a theological profanation.

 A satellite view shows an overview of Fordow underground complex, after the U.S. struck the underground nuclear facility, near Qom, Iran June 22, 2025
US President Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US, April 7, 2025.

Israel’s strategic pivot: Why Netanyahu is ready to end American military aid - opinion

People walk in Tehran Grand Bazaar in Tehran, Iran, January 15, 2026

Iran's crisis will not last forever - Israel and the world have a real opportunity - opinion

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro aboard the USS Iwo Jima after his capture by US forces. January 3, 2026.

Trump’s Venezuela gamble fits his legacy of peace through strength - opinion


Antisemitic attitudes in Germany are not an 'imported' phenomenon, study finds

The study reveals that antisemitic attitudes exist across all groups in Germany, with political orientation playing a larger role than immigrant background.

Occupation Against Antisemitism occupied a building at the Technical University in Berlin

It's time for Israel to wean off American aid, stand on its own two feet - opinion

It's time for Israel to stand on its own two feet, transitioning to an equal, independent strategic partnership with the US.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gifts US President Donald Trump with a golden dove, October 13, 2025.

Same-sex marriages to be recognized throughout the EU, court rules

The EU court says Poland has been wrong not to refuse to recognise a same sex marriage between two of its citizens that took place in Germany.

 EUROPEAN COMMISSION President Ursula von der Leyen and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk speak as EU leaders gather for a group photo at a summit meeting in Brussels, last week.

BBC's battle with Trump puts its global credibility at risk

The White House has called the BBC "100% fake news" and a "propaganda machine," terms that countries like Russia usually level at the 103-year-old broadcaster.

US President Donald Trump talks to members of the press next to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on board Air Force One en route to Florida, US, November 14, 2025.

GHF closure exposes limits of post-war political strategy in Gaza - analysis

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's closure highlights the failure of efforts to replace Hamas in Gaza, underscoring strategic missteps.

Gazan women carry aid packages from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) in the central Gaza Strip, August 4, 2025; illustrative.

MSF halts operations in Darfur after paramilitary violence kills staff member

The victim of the attack was a worker for Sudan's health ministry, who was killed outside the Zalingei hospital.

South Sudan Red Cross workers help Engineer Emmanuel Maker, survivor of a plane crash at the Unity oilfield airport, after he was airlifted at the Juba Airport, South Sudan, January 29, 2025.

Finland clings to 'world's happiest country' crown as population's gloom deepens

Finland is grappling with economic stagnation, joblessness, and strained public finances, despite holding the title of the world's happiest population.

A Finnish flag flies over the City Hall in Helsinki, Finland, February 10, 2024.

Returning to China is not an option for Taiwan, Premier Cho Jung-tai

President Xi told Trump that he sees Taiwan returning to China as part of Beijing's world vision.

Supporters of Kuomintang (KMT) party attend a rally against the recall campaign ahead of Saturday's vote for lawmakers, in Taipei, Taiwan July 25, 2025.

Novo Nordisk advances amycretin to late-stage trial after positive diabetes weight-loss results

Novo Nordisk’s experimental drug amycretin shows strong results in its mid-stage trial, helping type 2 diabetes patients lose up to 14.5% of their body weight.

The logo of pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk is displayed in front of its offices in Bagsvaerd, on the outskirts of Copenhagen, Denmark, November 24, 2025.

Members of US-targeted Antifa group face trial in Germany over violent attacks

Seven Members of the left-wing group Antifa Ost face trial in Germany for violence, including attempted murder. The group was recently designated as a terrorist organization by the US.

Demonstrators protest prior to the start of a trial of seven accused left extremists for membership in a criminal organisation on November 25, 2025 at the Higher Regional Court of Dresden, Germany. The seven defendants are alleged members of the 'Antifa East' gang suspected of attacks.