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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.

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Markets are closely watching the next moves in the U.S.-Iran conflict, as renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to threaten global oil flows, inflation stability, and investor confidence.
EMERGENCY SERVICE workers operate in front of the Ginza Six shopping complex, after an irritant was sprayed by an unknown person, in Tokyo, Japan, May 25, 2026.

Man sprays unidentified chemical into Japan mall, injuring at least 20 - report

At least two people on stretchers were put in an ambulance after the attack, an AFP reporter witnessed, although the public NHK broadcaster reported that the injuries appeared to generally be light.

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A baby Japanese macaque named Punch sits next to a stuffed orangutan at Ichikawa City Zoo, in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, February 19, 2026.

Abandoned baby monkey charms Tokyo zoo visitors by befriending stuffed orangutan

Punch has had some differences with the other monkeys as he has tried to communicate with them, but zookeepers say that is part of the learning process and he is steadily integrating with the troop.

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Zanzibar, Seychelles, and Tokyo: This is the new alternative for Israelis

Ethiopian Airlines strengthens its route to Israel and provides access to over 150 destinations via its hub in Addis Ababa.

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Two Afghan athletes arrive in Tokyo for Paralympics

Zakia Khudadadi and Hossain Rasouli were evacuated from Kabul a week ago.

AUGUST 28, 2021ByREUTERS
A security officer wearing a protective face mask walks past the logo of Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Tokyo, Japan

Meet the Israeli Olympic star you may have missed

That young refugees make it to the Olympics is astonishing. Each has a story. I only know Louis Malaka’s.

AUGUST 26, 2021ByBARBARA SOFER
Louis Malaka hoists the flag at the Olympics

Olympics: Russian team attacks Ashram's win, Israel fires back

In 2018, Russian Dina Averina won gold in the world championships after dropping her ribbon, while Israeli Linoy Ashram won silver. Back then, the ROC had no complaints about the score.

AUGUST 9, 2021ByIDAN ZONSHINE
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Gymnastics - Rhythmic - Individual All-Around - Medal Ceremony - Ariake Gymnastics Centre, Tokyo, Japan - August 7, 2021. Gold medallist Linoy Ashram of Israel poses with her medal

Ashram's lead over Russian was 'simply enormous' - Olympic judge explains

"I am satisfied with the score I gave," Ukrainian Olympic Judge Lydia Vinogradnaya said on Monday.

AUGUST 9, 2021ByIDAN ZONSHINE
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Gymnastics - Rhythmic - Individual All-Around - Final - Rotation 4 - Ariake Gymnastics Centre, Tokyo, Japan - August 7, 2021. Linoy Ashram of Israel in action with ribbon

Olympics: Rhythmic Gymnast Linoy Ashram wins gold medal for Israel

Nikol Zelikman places 7th with impressive finish on ribbon exercise • Team Israel qualifies for group all-around Rhythmic Gymnastics final held on Sunday

AUGUST 8, 2021ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN, IDAN ZONSHINE
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Gymnastics - Rhythmic - Individual All-Around - Final - Rotation 1 - Ariake Gymnastics Centre, Tokyo, Japan - August 7, 2021. Linoy Ashram of Israel in action with hoop

Israeli marathon runner Chemtai Salpeter loses top finish due to cramp

Israeli runner Chemtai Salpeter had been in 4th place throughout the race before stopping temporarily, 4 km. from the finish line, leading her to an eventual 66th place finish.

AUGUST 7, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics - Women's Marathon - Sapporo Odori Park, Sapporo, Japan - August 7, 2021. Molly Seidel of the United States and Lonah Chemtai Salpeter of Israel in action

American Jewish athlete Alix Klineman wins beach volleyball gold

“I still don’t know if I really ever expected this to come true,” said Klineman. “It feels like such a fairy tale.”

AUGUST 7, 2021ByEMILY BURACK/JTA
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Beach Volleyball - Women - Medal Ceremony - Shiokaze Park, Tokyo, Japan - August 6, 2021. Gold medallists April Ross of the United States and Alix Klineman of the United States pose with their medals with Silver medallists Mariafe Artacho del Solar of Australia and Taliqua Clan

Olympics: NZ's Hubbard becomes 1st transgender Olympian, but exits early

"She had a hard background and so many people wanted her to lose. She had an uphill battle here," said Austria's Sarah Fischer.

AUGUST 2, 2021ByREUTERS
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Weightlifting - Women's +87kg - Group A - Tokyo International Forum, Tokyo, Japan - August 2, 2021. Laurel Hubbard of New Zealand in action.

Alex Gibney to produce MGM/Tadmor’s Iranian judo bromance series

Mollaei has visited Israel a number of times and has spoken of how much he appreciates the support he has received from Israelis.

AUGUST 2, 2021ByHANNAH BROWN
Said Moulay and Sagi Muki of the Tokyo Olympics

Belarus athlete granted visa to Poland after refusing to go home

Tsimanouskaya's husband will join her in Poland, a Warsaw-based Belarusian opposition politician said on Monday.

AUGUST 2, 2021ByREUTERS
Belarusian athlete Krystsina Tsimanouskaya is seen at Haneda international airport in Tokyo, Japan August 1, 2021