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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.

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

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

Zanzibar.

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


Remembering the Munich 11 ahead of 2020 Tokyo Olympics

At the end of a day of intensely nerve-wrecking negotiations, the Palestinian terrorists demanded they and their Israeli hostages be flown to an Arab country. They never made it off the tarmac.

Remembering the Munich 11 ahead of 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Israeli surfer Anat Lelior’s unlikely path to Tokyo

It was an inauspicious start to the sport that would become her career and, later this month, take her to the Tokyo Olympics.

Israeli surfer Anat Lelior.

10 things to know as Israel gears up for Tokyo Olympics

Will more Israeli athletes ascend the winners’ podium this summer in Tokyo?

Israeli Olympians dressed in new uniforms from Castro.

The importance of personalized sports nutrition

Whether it's judo or swimming or any other sport, there are some standard pillars of sports nutrition that we focus on and then some specifics for each sport.

The importance of personalized sports nutrition.

Harel wishes Israeli delegation luck ahead of 2020 summer Olympics

The Olympic Committee is a body that conforms to the values ​​of the Harel Group, which sets an example of the values ​​of the personal commitment to excellence by those representing Israel.

Harel, insurance and finance group logo

A presidential blessing ahead of 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Some of the members of the Olympic team are competing for the second, third and fourth times.

A presidential blessing ahead of 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Omega sets alarm for postponed Tokyo Olympics

A tradition going back years as the official Timekeeper * Limited edition watches unveiled.

Omega sets alarm for postponed Tokyo Olympics.

From MLB to the Olympics in blue-and-white

The Sports Rabbi sits down with Israel Baseball's Josh Zeid to talk about the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Israel Baseball's Josh Zeid

A little horseplay for Israeli riders ahead of 2020 Tokyo Olympics

The team qualified for the Olympics in July 2019 with a win at the Olympic Jumping Qualifier at Maxima Park in Moscow.

The Israeli equestrian team

Israeli archer Itay Shanny takes aim at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Shanny is known for his use of visualization, a practice that is becoming more popular in the competitive archery community.

Israeli Olympic archer Itay Shanny.