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An Israeli soldier gestures as a tank moves onto a truck to depart from the site, on the Israeli side of the border with Lebanon, on Sunday.
WORLD / ANALYSIS
May 5, 2026
Hezbollah’s fiber-optic drones pose new challenge for Israel
The Israeli military — considered one of the most advanced in the world — has confirmed two soldiers and one civilian contractor killed in explosive drone attacks in under a week.
A Palestinian man stands next to an Israeli military armored vehicle during a raid in al-Yamun town west of Jenin in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday.
WORLD / Politics
Feb 18, 2026
Israel accused of move expanding Jerusalem borders for first time since 1967
The move comes days after Israel’s government approved a process to register land in the West Bank as “state property,“ drawing widespread international condemnation.
Israeli women hug in front of a banner with photos of former hostages including Israeli police officer Ran Gvili in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Monday.
WORLD
Jan 27, 2026
Israel brings home remains of last Gaza hostage Ran Gvili
The return closes the chapter on a painful saga that has haunted Israeli society since Hamas’ attack on Oct. 7, 2023.
Pope Leo XIV waves from the main balcony of St. Peter's basilica in the Vatican on Thursday.
WORLD
Dec 26, 2025
Pope urges Russia-Ukraine dialogue in Christmas blessing
In his first Christmas homily as pontiff, Leo also addressed the dismal conditions in the Gaza Strip.
A man carries a person into Nasser hospital in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip on Wednesday.
WORLD
Jul 17, 2025
Aid point crush in Gaza Strip kills 20 people
For the first time, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, backed by the United States and Israel, acknowledged deaths at one of its distribution sites.
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg talks to journalists as she arrives at Stockholm-Arlanda airport on Tuesday.
WORLD
Jun 11, 2025
Israel deports Greta Thunberg after intercepting Gaza-bound aid boat
Greta Thunberg arrived home in Sweden late Tuesday, after Israel detained her and other activists aboard a Gaza-bound aid boat and deported some.
People observe smoke from wildfires in Neve Ilan, Israel, on Wednesday.
WORLD
May 1, 2025
Israel’s Netanyahu warns wildfires could reach Jerusalem
The wildfires have injured several people, and the military has deployed troops to help firefighters.
China’s demand for Soviet-style apartments shows limits to revival
Apartments built during a Soviet Union-inspired construction drive in the 1970s and 1980s tend to suffer from poor insulation and outdated plumbing, but they are seeing a revival in interest due to their attractive locations.
Japanese scientists identify neural mechanism that may explain why we dislike people
The aggressive mouse (left) used in the experiment and a mouse defending itself
Japanese payment processor’s collapse hits banks and restaurants
Zentoshin served around 200,000 shops, many of which rely on early payments to maintain cash flow, raising concerns over their financial stability following the disruption.
Over 70% of accommodations in Japan say they are understaffed amid tourism influx
The number of foreign visitors to Japan reached a high of 42.68 million in 2025.
Lenders seek $700 million after Japanese payments firm’s collapse
The financial failure of Osaka-based Zentoshin has left 63 creditors with claims totaling ¥115.16 billion, according to Tokyo Shoko Research.
Japan’s largest exhibition of women photographers rights a wrong in cultural history
Miwa Yanagi’s “Elevator Girl House” series skewers the superficiality of gender roles through staged images.
Over 70% of accommodations in Japan say they are understaffed amid tourism influx
The number of foreign visitors to Japan reached a high of 42.68 million in 2025.
‘Princess Mononoke’ comes alive in Super Kabuki staging
The “Princess Mononoke” adaptation was created under Shochiku’s Super Kabuki initiative, a modern form of kabuki with more technology in staging and open to pop culture collaborations.
The beating heart inside ‘Human Vapor’
Different forms of love and connection form the emotional backbone of Netflix’s “Human Vapor,” says actor Shun Oguri, who plays troubled detective Kenji Okamoto.
Japan bets on character IP to drive global growth
Born on social media platforms in 2022, Opanchu Usagi has become a major hit, especially among Generation Z.

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