Duterte Arriving for First Visit to Israel by Philippine President
The Philippines abstained on a United Nations vote earlier this year rebuking the United States for moving its embassy to Jerusalem.
US Says DPRK Hackers Behind ‘WannaCry’ Global Ransomware Attack
"This was a careless and reckless attack. It affected individuals, industry, governments, and the consequences were beyond economic. . . [it] put lives at risk, not just money."
Israelis Told ‘Avoid Public Places’ as South Korean Parliament Voids President’s Emergency Martial Law...
This is the first time since 1979 emergency martial law has been declared in South Korea.
Report: North Korea’s Huge Stockpile of Deadly Chemical Weapons Was Shared With Syria
“We know that the jihadis have a lot of money . . . Would Kim Jong-un sell deadly VX for $40 million a kilogram? I think absolutely they would.”
Ohio State University Attacker ‘Inspired’ By ISIS, Law Enforcement Says
A Somali-born terrorist inspired by ISIS injured 11 people in Ohio but officials still don't know why he attacked his own school.
Moishe Holtzberg to Return to Mumbai’s Nariman Chabad House
Moishe, who is not yet bar mitzvah, is growing up with the knowledge that should he so choose, he has the right to take up his parents' career and continue their life's work as a Chabad-Lubavitch emissary in Mumbai.
Netanyahu Plans New Divisions for China, India in Foreign Affairs
Netanyahu told Israeli envoys the largest markets are found in Asia. The PM says he plans to expand Israel's ties with India and China.
Taliban Seize Presidential Palace in Kabul: Conquest of Afghanistan Complete
Kabul airport remained the only way out of Afghanistan still under government control.
UN Condemns Latest North Korean Ballistic Missile Test
North Korea is working to build an ICBM capable of carrying a nuclear warhead that will reach the United States.
Ramming Attack Outside Israeli Embassy in Tokyo
A Japanese police officer in his twenties was injured during a ramming attack aimed at the Israeli Embassy in Tokyo.
Israeli Government Raises Travel Threat Level for Thailand
There is a strong Chabad-Lubavitch presence in Thailand, with several emissaries based around the country to welcome the young Israelis and other Jewish tourists.
Israel’s President Rivlin Hosts Nauru Counterpart, President Baron Waqa in Jerusalem
"In the middle of the oceans, is the island of Nauru, a small community, a Christian community, who very much believe in Israel."
Report: US May Launch Preemptive Strike Against North Korea
According to the NBC report, the US has positioned two destroyers capable of shooting Tomahawk cruise missiles 300 miles from the North Korean nuclear test site.
Israel’s Foreign Ministry Warns Israelis Not to Travel to Maldives
"It is imperative for Maldives to end or suspend all forms of relationship with Israel immediately."
Father, IDF Buddies Search in Nepal for Missing Israeli
The father of missing Israeli hiker Or Ashraf has gone to search Mount Everest with friends from the IDF Egoz unit.
Residents Protest IDF Quarantine for 200 Koreans in Gush Etzion
"We are no one's 'backyard’"
Lancet Reports Tomato Flu Outbreak in India
So far, the Tomato flu infection ends by itself and there are no specific drugs to treat it.
South Korea Helping Restore Sebastia Antiquities Site… as a ‘Palestinian’ Heritage Site
This is part of the Palestinian Authority's steps to erase all vestiges of Jewish history from Judea and Samaria.
Rosh Hashanah Greetings from Azerbaijan
“Passersby, regardless of their religious affiliation, always congratulate us on Rosh Hashanah.”
Elbit Subsidiary Launches Cybersecurity Training and Simulation Center in Japan
The Elbit training platform provides a rich and up-to-date selection of simulated attack scenarios, including ransomware.
PM Netanyahu to Visit Australia, Singapore, Kazakhstan & Azerbaijan
The prime minister and president will be globe-trotting this year as Israel's international relations grow.
Israeli Ambassador to Philippines: Grateful for 1,300 European Jews Saved
“It was the time when most leaders of the world preferred to shut their eyes and doors towards the Jews."
North Korea Calls New UN Sanctions ‘Act of War’
“We define this ‘sanctions resolution’ ... as a grave infringement upon the sovereignty of our republic, as an act of war."
South Korea Ratifies Free Trade Agreement with Israel
This is the first-ever FTA between Israel and a country in Asia.
Araba Desert Ancient Cotton and Silk Fabrics Point to Israeli Silk Road to China
The findings are the first evidence of an 'Israeli Silk Road' through the Araba connecting East and West.
Trump Cuts $300 Million Aid to Pakistan for Tolerating Terrorists
According to experts, even without US aid, Trump could order airstrikes on Islamist targets inside Pakistan, and even impose sanctions on Islamabad for supporting terrorist groups.
North Korea Launches Short-Range Ballistic Missiles During US-SK War Games
“The U.S. Pacific Command determined the three ballistic missile launches from North Korea did not pose a threat to Guam.”
This Week in Japan: Two Investor Conferences on Israeli Innovation
Japan is an important trade partner for Israel. In 2015, Israeli exports to Japan reached close to $770 million, with imports from Japan to Israel reaching $1.3 billion.
Netanyahu, Modi Frolic in the Sun, Sand and Fresh Water
"Those countries that excel in innovation will lead the world. We are making a partnership here, a real one, to excel in innovation for both our peoples and for the entire world.”
Israeli Tour Group Still Scheduled to Tour North Korea as Pyongyang Marks 85th Anniversary...
Israel has warned it will be impossible to assist anyone who finds themselves in difficulty in Pyongyang.