ISRAELI LABOR PARTY
Disenchanted Netanyahu supporters are prize of Israel election campaign
Voters in Dimona have begun campaigning for Gadi Eisenkot, seeking to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The upcoming election reflects growing discontent among traditional Likud supporters who are now considering alternatives. Netanyahu faces declining support due to the fallout from Hamas' October 7 attack, as many voters express the need for change. Eisenkot's personal story and security credentials resonate with voters, leading to a competitive race.
US Midterm Elections 2026: Trump’s approval rating, cost of living and immigration take centre stage
US midterm elections on November 3 will test President Donald Trump’s popularity as voters grapple with rising living costs and a contentious immigration crackdown. With Republicans holding narrow majorities in both chambers of Congress, Democrats need four net seat gains in each to take control and challenge Trump’s administration.
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu’s allies, rivals and the smaller parties that could decide his fate
Israel’s October 27 election will test Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership following the October 7, 2023, attack and subsequent wars. Likud and its right-wing allies face centrist and left-wing challengers, while smaller factions and Arab-led parties could prove decisive in coalition negotiations to secure a majority in the 120-member Knesset.
The ICC looks ahead after the ouster of its chief prosecutor
The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor was removed from his post. This decision followed allegations of sexual misconduct with a female aide. Member states voted decisively to oust Karim Khan from his position. His removal occurs amid challenges from the United States and Venezuela's withdrawal. The court's work will continue with deputy prosecutors leading the office.
US stocks today: Fed likely to hold rates steady at what may be last meeting of Powell era
The Federal Reserve is poised to maintain interest rates unchanged, grappling with rising inflation concerns fueled by escalating oil prices. Policymakers are debating whether to signal a prolonged period of steady rates or even potential hikes. This meeting marks a potential end to Jerome Powell's tenure as Fed chief, with Kevin Warsh expected to take over.
US stocks today: Dow Jones falls 203 points, S&P, Nasdaq slip 0.2% as oil prices decline
US markets mirrored global trends as Wall Street closed lower on Thursday. Soaring oil prices fueled inflation fears, impacting investor sentiment. Central banks, including the Federal Reserve, held interest rates steady. Major indices like the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq saw declines. Oil prices experienced volatility following attacks in the Middle East.
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Australian state passes tougher gun, anti-terror laws after Bondi Beach shooting
The legislation follows the December 14 shooting at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's famed Bondi Beach, where 15 people were killed and dozens wounded. The gun attack, Australia's deadliest in almost three decades, prompted calls for stricter gun laws and tougher action against antisemitism.
Asian shares flat; gold hits record, dollar drops on shutdown fears
Global markets reacted to US government shutdown fears. Gold reached a new record high. The dollar saw losses. US equity futures dipped while Asian shares remained flat. Treasuries gained. Investors worried about delayed economic data, including the jobs report. China announced capital to boost growth. Australia's central bank held rates steady. Oil prices declined.
Alon Aboutboul, the Israeli Actor and 'Dark Knight Rises' star, dies after collapsing on beach
Israeli actor Alon Aboutboul, renowned for roles in 'The Dark Knight Rises' and 'Rambo III,' tragically passed away at 60 after collapsing on a beach in northern Israel. Known for his versatility, Aboutboul excelled in Israeli cinema, stage, and Hollywood, earning accolades like the Ophir Award. Beyond acting, he ventured into politics and reality TV.
Curtain call: From 'Friends' star Matthew Perry to Lisa Marie Presley, influential people who passed away in '23
A list of celebs who left us in 2023.
As host of UN COP28 climate talks, the autocratic UAE is now allowing in critics it once kept out
Participants at the United Nations' COP28 climate talks were met with an unusual sight as they arrived for another day of discussions in the United Arab Emirates. In this autocratic nation, where protests are typically prohibited, activists were allowed to demonstrate under strict guidelines. This move granted some organizations, which had long been banned by the country, the opportunity to voice their concerns for the first time in about a decade.
Israel says troops push into 'heart of Gaza City'
Israel has announced that its forces were pushing deep into Gaza City, where residents said tanks were positioned on the outskirts for a potential storming of Gaza's urban heartland. Israel previously said it had surrounded Gaza City, home to around a third of the Gaza Strip's 2.3 million people, and would soon attack it to annihilate Hamas fighters who assaulted Israeli towns across the border one month ago.
Why Hamas' control of Gaza must end now
The recent attack by Hamas on Israel draws parallels to the Yom Kippur war 50 years ago. Israel appears to have been caught off guard and faces the prospect of a wider conflict with Iran and its proxies. Questions will be raised about Israel's failure to anticipate the attack. On the Arab side, Hamas aims to provoke a devastating response from Israel to derail any peace deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
'We are at war': 5 things to know about the Hamas militant group's unprecedented attack on Israel
And in an unprecedented escalation, armed Hamas fighters blew up parts of Israel's highly fortified separation fence and strode into Israeli communities along the Gaza frontier, terrorizing residents and trading fire with Israeli soldiers. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right allies were scrambling to respond to the rapidly changing events. Within just nine hours, some 40 Israelis and nearly 200 Palestinians were confirmed dead, with the numbers expected to rise.
Netanyahu leaves hospital as Israel faces a key vote over divisive legal changes
The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, who was recently released from hospital following an emergency heart procedure, is facing a crisis ahead of parliament's vote on a major piece of legislation to remake the country's justice system. Protests have escalated with demonstrators opposing the judicial overhaul, blockading roads leading to parliament and businesses closing doors in protest of the vote.
Israel's Netanyahu released from hospital ahead of key vote on legal overhaul
Netanyahu’s sudden hospitalization for the implant of a pacemaker added another dizzying twist to an already dramatic series of events that have bitterly divided his country and are certain to shape Israel's future. Monday's vote in parliament is expected to approve the first major piece of legislation in the contentious plan.
Massive strike paralyses Israel embassy, airport, hospitals: Here's why entire country protesting
Israel's largest trade union declared a general strike - paralyzing the country's international airport - and thousands of people gathered outside parliament for another day of protests. The union joins business leaders, bank chiefs, fighter pilots, military reservists, academics, former security commanders and other influential sectors of society in coming out against the plan.
Israel election: 88.6% ballots counted, Netanyahu near certain to be next Prime Minister
Likud leader Netanyahu, 73, will with near certainty be Israel's next prime minister after approximately 90 per cent of the votes counted, the Jerusalem Post newspaper quoted the Central Election Committee's data. The Netanyahu coalition will consist of 65 MKs (Members of the Israeli parliament), while the Lapid bloc will consist of 50 and Hadash-Ta'al five.
Australia drops recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital
Australia remained committed to a two-party solution to the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, and "we will not support an approach that undermines this prospect," Wong said.
The supply chain broke. Robots are supposed to help fix it.
The stakes are especially high for companies engaged in transporting goods. Their executives contend that the Great Supply Chain Disruption is largely the result of labor shortages.
How Beijing influences the influencers
The Barretts are part of a crop of new social media personalities who paint cheery portraits of life as foreigners in China — and also hit back at criticisms of Beijing’s authoritarian governance, its policies toward ethnic minorities and its handling of the coronavirus.
Veteran politician Isaac Herzog elected president of Israel
Isaac Herzog is scion of a prominent Zionist family. His father, Chaim Herzog, was Israel's ambassador to the United Nations before being elected president. His uncle, Abba Eban, was Israel's first foreign minister and ambassador to the United Nations and United States. His grandfather was the country's first chief rabbi.
Dubai, party haven amid pandemic, faces its biggest surge
With its cavernous malls, frenetic construction and legions of foreign workers, Dubai was built on the promise of globalization, drawing largely from the aviation, hospitality and retail sectors - all hard hit by the virus.
A pandemic atlas: How COVID-19 took over the world in 2020
More than any event in memory, the pandemic has been a global event. On every continent, households have felt its devastation, joblessness and lockdowns, infirmity and death.
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu wins ruling party leadership vote
"A huge win! Thank you to Likud members for their trust, support and love," Netanyahu tweeted. "With God's and your help, I will lead the Likud to a big victory in the upcoming election and we will continue to lead the State of Israel to unprecedented achievements," he added.
Here’s how climate change is viewed around the world
In many countries, climate and the environment has become a political battlefield on which elections are increasingly being fought.
India, key strategic partner countries going to polls simultaneously
Israel whose PM Netanyahu enjoys excellent chemistry with Modi went to polls and Australia that is seeking closer strategic partnership with India will hold elections in May.
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