For nearly half a century the Islamic Republic has reproduced the image of its leaders everywhere: on the walls of schools and government offices, in theatres, cinemas and concert halls, behind officials at podiums, on television screens. Visibility was not vanity. In a system built on the authority of one man, the leader had to…
Analyst says President Abelardo de la Espriella’s recognition of Golan Heights as Israeli territory violates international law Experts point to ideological affinity and a security agenda against drug trafficking as key drivers behind Bogota’s shift Within days of taking office, Colombia’s new president has fast-tracked efforts to restore the South American nation’s ties with Israel,…
Music crosses borders between cultures, communities, and strangers. Our rave culture was founded on the belief that everyone belonged; that all were welcome, safe, and celebrated. Until, on a Saturday morning, a specific border was crossed that would bring the pulse of music and its uniting values to a hard stop. If DEI ever mattered…
Zein Khalil and Mohammad Sio 25 August 2026•Update: 25 August 2026 Israel on Tuesday expelled Dutch representatives from a Gaza coordination center following the Netherlands’ decision to ban imports from illegal Israeli settlements in occupied territories, the Israeli foreign minister said. “Representatives of the Netherlands will be expelled immediately from the International Support Center for…
Emphasising the need to preserve the safety and freedom of navigation for commercial shipping in accordance with international law, Parvathaneni said, “Secure and predictable maritime trade routes are indispensable for the uninterrupted movement of food, fertilisers, fuel and other essential commodities.” “Disruptions to commercial shipping during conflicts can have cascading effects far beyond the immediate…
Israel is stepping up efforts to expand its commercial presence in India, sending two business delegations representing 17 Israeli cybersecurity and water-technology companies to meet government officials, corporations, financial institutions and local authorities in three of the country’s largest cities. The Israel Export Institute, working with the Foreign Trade Administration at Israel’s Ministry of Economy…
Tehran, Iran – Iranians are preparing for further economic pain as the United States gets ready to announce a new round of punishing sanctions on Iran. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to announce new economic measures against the country on Monday, designed to “squash” the Iranian economy and “collapse” the government. US President…
When Liron Birenzweig was evacuated from northern Israel after October 7, he was forced to rebuild both his life and the business he had spent years developing. What began as a small food stand near Kibbutz Dafna serving malabi, a popular Middle Eastern custard, had evolved into a thriving dessert enterprise – a shop, a…
The AnewZ Opinion section provides a platform for independent voices to share expert perspectives on global and regional issues. The views expressed are solely those of the authors and do not represent the official position of AnewZ An Arctic shortcut between Asia and Europe is moving from theory to scheduled seasonal service. But every day…
The decision, approved by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was conveyed to the Dutch Embassy in Israel as well as to the United States. The representatives were instructed to leave Israel within one week. U.S.-backed Civil-Military Coordination Center in Kiryat Gat (צילום: איתמר אייכנר) The coordination center, known as the CMCC, was established as part of…
