War
Israel faces multiple challenges in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria for last weeks of December
The problem for Israel is that ceasefires on two borders are not bringing calm. Israeli leaders and officials appear to think that new rounds of conflict are only a matter of time.
Thai prime minister says no ceasefire reached with Cambodia
Will Israel go back to Gaza fighting, draft haredi men? MKs weigh in
IDF Chief Zamir proposes sweeping reforms after October 7 failures
Thailand, Cambodia keep fighting across contested border ahead of expected Trump calls
Thailand and Cambodia's border clashes enter day four, with Trump set to mediate after deadly fighting and civilian casualties.
Iran says IAEA safeguards not built for wartime after strikes on nuclear sites
Kamalvandi stated that Iran is seeking new, binding assurances from the agency to prevent any misuse of data before it restores fuller cooperation.
'Big hopes for Africa': Defense firms scramble for drone market at Egypt arms expo
Egypt aims to be a hub for defense hardware manufacturing; Much of the kit on display at EDEX was tested in, or at least inspired by, the war in Ukraine.
Israeli defense-tech start-ups attract $1b. in financing rounds, mergers and acquisitions in 2025
Crunchbase data shows that the total funding raised by defense startups worldwide since the beginning of 2025 amounted to $7.7 billion
Supporting Israel's bereaved families is the next phase of the war - opinion
Nearly 7,000 Israelis have joined the community of bereaved, including almost 2,000 parents and close to 1,000 orphans.
Ben & Jerry's board chair refuses to resign as Unilever pressure intensifies
Ben & Jerry's chair Anuradha Mittal rejects Unilever calls to remove her, calling an audit politically driven as the feud deepens ahead of Magnum’s market debut.
Military victories cannot replace political vision as Israel navigates time of peace - opinion
After major wins against Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran, Israel must now confront settler violence, engage Syria’s new government, and outline a path for Palestinians to continue its success.
Pakistan, Afghanistan trade heavy fire as border tensions rise
The exchange came two days after a new round of peace talks between the South Asian neighbors ended without a breakthrough, though both sides agreed to continue their fragile ceasefire.
Congo, Rwanda leaders affirm commitment to Trump-backed peace deal
Washington staged a Congo-Rwanda peace signing, but continuing M23 clashes and stalled commitments raised doubts about its impact.
Digital attention exercises reduce soldiers’ PTSD risk, study shows
In two years of war, more than 3,700 Israeli soldiers have been diagnosed with PTSD, while another 9,000 have applied for recognition.
Trump says US will launch land strikes on drug smugglers in Venezuela
“I want those boats taken out, and if necessary, we’ll attack on land as well as at sea. We’re taking those individuals out,” Trump said.
