PM Benjamin Netanyahu admits Israel’s growing isolation and urges Israelis to brace for a self-sufficient economy. From a start-up nation to “Super Sparta”. For years, Israel’s high-tech industry has transformed the country into a global economic powerhouse. But Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has now warned it may soon be forced to become economically self-sufficient and … Read more
Russian president visits North Korea and Vietnam to shore up alliances. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin wrapped up a two-nation Asia tour on a high. It was the first time in 24 years he’d set foot in North Korea – and left Pyongyang with a new defence pact to show for it. His two-day visit to … Read more
The International Criminal Court’s top prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders. In more than seven months of war, more than 35,000 Palestinians have been killed and large parts of the Gaza Strip destroyed. The International Criminal Court’s top prosecutor says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant bear criminal … Read more
Power supply in the Gaza Strip plummeted By October 16, most sectors in the Gaza Strip had experienced a 90 percent drop in power availability since October 6. Average nighttime brightness of Gaza in naowatts by area Lighting lost in the Gaza Strip Before the “complete siege” Sept. 14 After the “complete siege” Oct. 11 … Read more