Foreign affairs
Israel-Somaliland ties move from recognition to cooperation with ambassador appointment
Israel, in late December, became the first country to recognise the Republic of Somaliland, a northeastern part of Somalia that has long claimed independence.
Israel praises Ecuador's 'moral leadership' in withdrawing from UN committee on Palestinian rights
Somaliland delegation visits Israel for first time, tours wastewater recycling plant
'We miss the bigger picture': Meet the diplomat who greets the world on Israel's behalf
Iraq positions itself for diplomatic role in MidEast region - analysis
It's only recently that Iraq itself has increased ties with Saudi Arabia, helping pave the road to Saudi-Iran reconciliation. Now, it hopes to do more.
Vance faces backlash in Munich for defending Germany’s far Right AfD - opinion
Vance had met on Friday with the leader of AfD, after endorsing the party as a political partner, a stance Berlin dismissed as 'unwelcome election interference.'
Fiji to open embassy in Jerusalem, Israel's FM Gideon Sa'ar announces
Sa'ar reportedly pledged to provide patrol boats after a request to assist in Fiji's efforts to control the illegal drug trade in the country.
Thai nationals held captive by Hamas for 15 months return home
Thailand's foreign ministry said a Thai national is still believed to be held captive by Hamas.
Hamas is about pure bloodshed, not resisting oppression - editorial
After Hamas terrorists conducted the October 7 massacre, their victims were not just Israelis. While the world focused on Israeli suffering, the suffering of foreign workers has been all but ignored.
Five Thai nationals released from Gaza captivity given permanent resident status
At least one living Thai hostage, Pinta Nattapong, 35, remains in captivity.
18 Israelis injured as bus overturns in northern Laos
This was the second bus accident in Laos within 24 hours on Sunday after 13 Israelis were wounded in a traffic accident in Laos, including some in serious condition..
Senate confirms Marco Rubio as US Secretary of State
The Senate backed Rubio by a vote of 99-0, days after the long-term member of the Senate foreign relations and intelligence committees sailed through his friendly confirmation hearing.
Zionism means Jewish people must put their own needs first - opinion
The debate in the Zionist camp over Carter’s legacy as it relates to his relationship with Israel teaches a lesson that extends far past president Carter and the US-Israel relationship.
Israel has spent millions trying to win hearts and minds abroad, will spend 20 times more
Brombert fled the Nazis for America as a teen, and went on to a distinguished career as a professor of comparative literature at Yale and Princeton Universities.
