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Winging it: Jerusalem writers festival lineup reveals a shifting cultural landscape

Envelope-pushing European-based American writer Nell Zink joins a stellar cast at this year’s Jerusalem International Writers Festival.

Italian writer Erri Da Luca.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi looks at her watch during a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, March 19, 2026.

A golden age of diplomacy: A thing of the past? - comment

An illustrative image of soldiers against a backdrop of words relating to warfare.

Epic Fury: Moral obligations before declaring war on Iran - opinion

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.

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


What does the future have in store for Israel? - comment

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: Nearly four years after I started covering diplomacy, the world is a different place.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu address a news conference at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, March 16, 2023.

Russian intel. director: America no longer dominates int'l field

Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service director, Sergey Naryshkin stated that “no beast on Earth” will be able to dismantle the growing multipolar international structure.

 Sergei Naryshkin, head of Russia’s foreign intelligence agency, attends a military parade on Victory Day, which marks the 76th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Red Square in central Moscow, Russia May 9, 2021.

Did YouTube star Mr.Beast recognize Palestine as a sovereign state?

The Israeli participant appears relatively targeted and singled out during the competition.

Compass on the tourist map. Focus on the compass needle. (Illustrative)

TAU’s International BA in Liberal Arts Celebrates 10 Years

A retrospect on the first bachelor’s degree in English at Tel Aviv University

Tel Aviv University International - 10 Years Celebration

Israeli documentary on Ukraine-Russia war nominated for Emmy award

The documentary will be Israel’s representative in the award competition and will compete against films from the UK, Brazil, and Turkey in the Current Affairs category.

Emmy award statue

Islamic State confirms death of its leader, names his replacement

Abu Hussein al-Husseini al-Quraishi took over in November 2022 after his predecessor was killed, also in Syria.

 An ISIS member carries an Islamic State flag in Syria.

Ukraine hopes to hold peace summit this autumn - Zelensky

"Autumn is very soon, but there is still time to prepare for the summit and involve most of the world's countries," Zelensky said.

 UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT Volodymyr Zelensky attends the European Leaders Summit in Brussels last month.

Knesset passes law to promote hi-tech investment, keep companies in country

In theory, the bill aims to respond to continuing global trends that have negatively impacted Israel’s financing and business environment.

 Women in tech - illustrative

US supermodel Gigi Hadid arrested in Caribbean for marijuana possession

American supermodel Gigi Hadid was arrested in the Caribbean for marijuana possession after it was found in her luggage.

Models Gigi Hadid (L) and Bella Hadid pose for photos

Iran claims Russia trade could go to India via Chabahar

Groups like BRICS that include Russia, China, India and South Africa and Brazil are reluctant to follow demands from the US.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei meets with the new chief commander of the Iranian police force, Ahmad-Reza Radan in Tehran, Iran, in this picture obtained on January 7, 2023.