Politics
Israeli coalition lawmakers vote to topple state probe into October 7 failures
The vote tallied 4-6; those against the proposal for the commission of inquiry were all members of the coalition.
Takaichi elected Japan's premier, shattering glass ceiling with hard-right turn
'Let the fireworks begin': Quran-burning Texas politician looks on as IDF strikes in Gaza
Netanyahu, Egypt's intel chief meet in Israel to discuss Trump's Gaza deal, aid flow
Knesset erupts over speaker's jab at Supreme Court chief, Netanyahu expects more peace deals
Knesset speaker introduced Supreme Court president as a judge, drawing outrage • Netanyahu: Expect to forge additional peace agreements in the region
The unholy alliance: Radical ideologies threaten US and Israel - opinion
America is under attack from within by the red-green alliance.
Knesset winter session, where it left off and what’s ahead - explainer
Returning from its months-long recess, the Knesset will open its winter session on Monday in the plenum amid shifting political dynamics brought by Israel’s new ceasefire.
Investigating October 7: Behind reports of rumored push for a state probe
The State Comptroller's Office has been investigating and publishing timely reports on the failures of October 7 - often at odds with the military.
Turkish Cypriots vote for a leader as peace talks hang in balance
Voters in north Cyprus cast ballots in a presidential race seen as a test of whether long-stalled talks to reunify the divided island can resume.
Safaa al-Mashhadani car bombing killing shakes upcoming elections in Iraq
Mashhadani was running as part of the Siyada or Sovereignty party, a Sunni party led by Parliament Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani.
Belgium thwarted terror cell aiming to target politicians
The Belgian prosecutor's office said that the Jihadi-inspired attackers were using a 3D printer to manufacture components "useful in carrying out an attack."
Ceasefire takes effect after Israeli gov't votes to approve Gaza deal
Ministers Ben-Gvir, Smotrich, and Strock voted against the deal.
Inspired by Thatcher, Japan's PM-in-waiting Takaichi smashes glass ceiling
Although Takaichi has pledged to increase the number of female cabinet ministers, an area where Japan has lagged its G7 peers, polls show her conservative positions chime more with men than women.
French PM Sebastien Lecornu has resigned, BFM TV says
Lecornu has been serving as France's Prime Minister since September 9.
Yair Lapid offers safety net for PM Benjamin Netanyahu to implement Trump's Gaza deal
Lapid's offer of a safety net thereby allows for the deal to still be implemented regardless of opposition from right-wing ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir.
