Herzi Halevi resigned, citing security failures during Hamas’ October 7 attack, blaming the military’s inability to defend Israel.
While the affect on specific programmes remains unclear, the move signals a shift in foreign aid policy under the Trump administration.
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The incident sparked debate about the evolving nature of terrorism and the need to address new threats posed by individuals motivated by extreme violence.
Wooden cladding on the exterior of the hotel may have accelerated the spread of the fire.
Major sponsors such as carmakers Nissan and Toyota and the owner of 7-Eleven announced they were pulling ads from Fuji TV over the scandal.
The swap came after ‘long and fruitful negotiations,’ the Taliban’s foreign ministry said.
Hamas remains in control of Gaza post-ceasefire, despite heavy losses in Israel’s military campaign.
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US President Donald Trump delivered a 30-minute speech from the US Capitol Rotunda, his second inaugural address.
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Melania’s wide-brimmed hat kept Joe Biden at a distance, while Donald joked ‘she almost blew away’ – the first lady’s style has also been likened to Jackie Kennedy’s in the past.
Biden has set the presidential record for most individual pardons and commutations issued.
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July 29 stabbings led to week of rioting across parts of England and Northern Ireland after suspect was falsely identified as asylum seeker.
Police volunteer Sanjay Roy, 33, who has consistently maintained his innocence, can appeal the judgment in a higher court.
From backing a ban to being hailed the platform’s saviour, president-elect Donald Trump has no problem shifting sides on TikTok.
A Japanese-American cooking instructor routinely adds items like sake, soy sauce and ginger to Western dishes to cater to Japanese tastes.
Programme aims to develop the nation’s resources to achieve a ‘Golden Indonesia’ generation by 2045.
Programme aims to develop the nation’s resources to achieve a ‘Golden Indonesia’ generation by 2045.
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Much of the eastern half of the US will this week experience some of the coldest temperatures this winter, if not for several years.
Joe Biden reflects on his political journey in South Carolina, urging Americans to stay hopeful and engaged.
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Emily Damari, Romi Gonen and Doron Steinbrecher were freed in a tense handover to the Red Cross on a Gaza City street on Sunday.
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The Reverend Martin Luther King Jnr said Garvey, who died in 1940, was the first to give millions of black people ‘a sense of dignity and destiny’.
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Sher Abbas Stanikzai urged the group’s leaders ‘to open the doors of education … we are committing an injustice’.
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From airports and apartment buildings to beautiful private houses, architects and interior designers are using trees to striking effect.
Linda Thomas-Greenfield warned of China’s rise if Trump abandons global leadership again, stressing the UN’s importance and advocating for proactive diplomacy.
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The incident, which occurred after the truck overturned and spilled fuel, highlights the dangers of fuel scarcity and the desperate measures taken by residents.
The killings come as Iran faces economic turmoil, the mauling of its Middle East allies by Israel and the return of Donald Trump.
The Unesco-listed condiment seen as sriracha’s North African relative is growing in popularity, as is a festival devoted to it in Tunisia.
Lawmakers met well past the beginning of the Jewish Sabbath for the vote, in a reflection of the moment’s importance.
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The forecast calls for the lowest inauguration day temperatures since Reagan was sworn in for his second term in 1985.
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The visit made the UK leader see more clearly than ever before how the industrial-level killing didn’t result from the evil deeds of a few individuals.