Japan
Arkia cancels long-awaited direct route to Tokyo
According to the airline, Japanese authorities have not approved operating the route using a wet-leased aircraft at this time.
North Korea launches multiple ballistic missiles, South Korea says
Israel denies entry to 33 Chinese nationals using fake Japanese passports at Allenby Crossing
Japanese PM Takaichi protests to US after Marine accused of murder in Okinawa
North Korea launches ballistic missile over 700 kilometers as hostilities heat up
North Korea has launched missile tests on more than 10 occasions so far this year. Pyongyang has sometimes said it was testing new types of weapons systems.
The absent paradox: Jew-hatred persists where Jews are absent - opinion
Every generation imagines that it has finally outgrown antisemitism, only to rediscover that the impulse and the hate remain, even when hibernating beneath the surface.
Israir awaits final approval for Tokyo, Miami flights, adds new European destinations for 2027
The announcement came following an earlier announcement by Israir on Sunday that it will expand its operations in Morocco to two weekly flights starting in November.
Japan should become Israel’s next strategic partner - opinion
Israel spent its first 75 years looking predominantly west for strategic depth, and ts partnership with India has already shown the potential of looking east.
What three cultural giants can teach us about finding common ground - opinion
In a divided world, great culture can bring people together without asking them to share politics, faith, or history.
North Korea launches apparent ballistic missiles into Korean Peninsula sea, Japan says
South Korea's defense ministry said the rival North had fired an unidentified projectile. Japanese public broadcaster NHK said it had come down outside Japan's exclusive economic zone.
North Korea rejects denuclearization, vows 'ceaseless' nuclear buildup over US-led alliance
The spokesman said recent US-South Korean WMD response discussions amounted to an "open declaration of confrontation" and warned such actions could lead Pyongyang to invoke nuclear force provisions.
How America misunderstood Iran’s monarchy - and the Pahlavi legacy - opinion
Western views of monarchy often overlook Iran’s unique history, where kingship has long been tied to national unity and cultural identity.
Washington eyes foreign warships from Japan, South Korea, Turkey amid China naval threat
The Pentagon is preparing a tender for foreign-built frigates as US officials look to boost naval capacity, with Japan, South Korea and Turkey expected to compete for the deal.
Japan lowers travel advisory level for Israel after dialogue between Sa'ar, Japanese counterpart
According to Japanese media, the new designations, which further apply to the West Bank, do not apply to the Israel-Lebanon border area or the Gaza Strip.
