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Stocks shake off Iran jitters as AI pushes market up, even amid oil climbs and Hormuz crisis
The MSCI All-World index was up 0.13% to trade around record highs, as markets from Tokyo to Seoul traded at or near all-time peaks, underpinned by avid demand for anything AI-related.
Man sprays unidentified chemical into Japan mall, injuring at least 20 - report
Abandoned baby monkey charms Tokyo zoo visitors by befriending stuffed orangutan
Zanzibar, Seychelles, and Tokyo: This is the new alternative for Israelis
Israel's Alexander Shatilov back for his fourth Olympic Games
Shatilov will be joined by teammate and Olympic newbie, Artem Dolgopyat. The floor-dominating duo hope to take Israel gymnastics to the next level.
Israeli Olympian cycling toward Tokyo success at 2020 summer Olympics
As the 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 Israeli national Israeli champion, Shapira became the first woman to win four consecutive Israeli titles.
A rich Israeli badminton legacy as Tokyo Olympics loom
Misha is now known as the face of Israeli badminton and wants to continue to influence the sport through coaching after his career is over.
Israeli Athletics team set to take their marks at 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Israeli hopes for an athletics medal is partially pointed towards Hanna Knyazyeva-Minenko as she is a seasoned and experienced competitor who the local fans in the Holy Land have learned to love.
Herbalife powers Israeli Olympians for upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Not just a financial sponsor, global nutrition giant provides supplemental products and scientific health experts to blue-and-white athletes.
Israel's judokas to take center stage at 2020 Tokyo Olympics
The Tokyo Olympics will also host the first Judo team event in which Israel's men’s and women’s teams will participate.
Israeli gymnast Linoy Ashram has sights set on top podium finish in Tokyo
The Israeli rhythmic gymnast is not only performing at her peak just in time for the world’s grandest stage, but Ashram is also No. 1 in the world rankings as the curtain is about to raised.
Two-thirds of Japanese doubt pandemic Olympics can be safe - poll
Three-quarters of the 1,444 people in the telephone survey said they agreed with a decision to ban spectators from events.
Olympics: Two test positive for COVID at athletes village
The delayed Olympics was intended to showcase a modern, diverse Japan at a time of rising regional rivalries but the pandemic has left the country hosting a pared down event.
Frustrated by delays, Tokyo Olympics 2020 sponsors cancel booths, parties
Just two weeks away from the planned event, Japan is likely to ban all spectators, as it prepares to declare a state of emergency for Tokyo that will run through its hosting of the event.