By Andrea B. Ramos What turned Israel into one of the world’s most advanced cybersecurity ecosystems? The answer rests on four interconnected pillars: academe, military experience, government support, and a deeply rooted culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. Ofek Venecianer, Head of TradeIL Philippines and Economic Counsellor, offered a glimpse into the Israeli cybersecurity model during…
Israel said on Thursday it had decided to release five Lebanese civilians who it had seized from southern Lebanon, where it has occupied areas near the border. The announcement came as a Lebanese military source said the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) had returned to Lebanon a man seized by Israel amid its…
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has pledged continued support for Lebanon’s sovereignty, security and reconstruction during Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s official visit to Athens. Following talks on Monday, Mitsotakis said the visit confirmed the longstanding ties between the two countries and marked a step towards upgrading bilateral relations to a strategic partnership. “Greece stands by…
Melike Pala 03 September 2026•Update: 03 September 2026 Pilots and cabin crew at Brussels Airlines can still refuse to operate flights to and from Tel Aviv if they feel psychologically unfit to fly, the airline said Thursday following talks with trade unions. The statement came after a meeting between Brussels Airlines management and unions over…
3 US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: During heightened US-Israel-Iran tensions, Donald Trump was quick to reduce hopes of a long, drawn-out Iran conflict. US President Donald Trump announced he doesn’t believe the “very strong control” on oil transport through the Strait of Hormuz, which he claims the US is currently exercising, would “last too long”. He…
Israel has always been a country of immigrants, olim who arrived from around the world determined to build a new life in their ancestral homeland. In the state’s earliest years, aliyah was essential to strengthening the population and building the country we know today. Over the decades, waves of immigrants arrived from different countries, each…
5 US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: The Strait of Hormuz is once again at the centre of the escalating US-Iran conflict, with Tehran warning commercial shipping operators that attempts to use routes not approved by Iran could bring further consequences. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that two oil tankers were disabled after hitting…
While Sri Lanka is not an obvious priority in Israel’s Asian policy, with India, Japan, and Singapore receiving far more strategic attention, it has considerable potential because of its location, its development needs and the direction its relationship with India is heading. During my recent visit, this became particularly clear. The island sits close to…
Costs for companies to ship and store goods rose significantly earlier this year after the U.S. and Israel invaded Iran, and they’ve stayed high, according to the Logistics Managers’ Index. The index, which is out this week, measures prices and capacity across the supply chain. The index for the combined cost of inventory, warehousing, and…
Israel has been without an ambassador to Britain for nearly a year as its designated envoy, a senior aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, remains unable to leave the country amid a criminal investigation — leaving the post vacant as relations between Jerusalem and London deteriorate and Britain weighs new sanctions against Israel. Tzachi Braverman…
